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Struggling but its trying
Officer (Current Employee) - Rotherham, South Yorkshire - 25 September 2023
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The most useful review selected by IndeedJust like any other NHS organisation, RFT is struggling with the challenges faced due to waiting lists, strikes etc. It tries hard to listen to employees. Not all problems can be fixed though.
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A alright place to work but need to train staff better
Pharmacy Assistant (Former Employee) - Bournemouth - 24 September 2023
What is the best part of working at the company?The wages and the hours were good What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Lack of training which doesn't help when you start a new job What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Intense and boring and not as a team should workWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?Long and very boring all the work got done in the morning and the afternoon drag.
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- Fair pay for job
- Support from manager
- Overall satisfaction
The overall experience at the NHS is characterized by a commitment to providing essential healthcare services
Ophthamic Technical HCA (Current Employee) - Aylesbury - 24 September 2023
What is the best part of working at the company?The best part of working at the NHS is the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people's lives by providing essential healthcare services and contributing to the well-being of the community. Additionally, the sense of fulfillment and job security that comes with a career in a respected healthcare system is a significant benefit.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?One of the most stressful aspects of working at the NHS can be the high workload and pressure to meet the healthcare demands of a large and diverse population, which can lead to long hours and burnout among healthcare professionals.What is the work environment and culture like at the company? the NHS aims to promote a culture of patient-centered care, professionalism, and inclusivity. It often emphasizes teamwork and collaboration among healthcare staff, given the multidisciplinary nature of healthcare delivery. What is a typical day like for you at the company? typical day might involve managing appointments, handling paperwork, coordinating patient records, and ensuring the smooth operation of healthcare facilities. IT professionals may focus on maintaining and improving the healthcare system's technology infrastructure.
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Fantastic organisation to work for
Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician (Current Employee) - London - 22 September 2023
What is the best part of working at the company?Fantastic organisation to work gorWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?Break downs and upsetting patients What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Fantastic place to work for every trust is different but over all everyone seems to pull together to sort things out What is a typical day like for you at the company?Just doing what come in and some preventative maintenance
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A productive day where all patients needs have been met.
Newborn Hearing Screener (Current Employee) - Middlesex - 21 September 2023
What is the best part of working at the company?The clients in maternity are my favourite part and the flexible hours but my small team has become a friendship group too so it’s very helpful knowing we can all support each other. What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Never enough staff with sickness and stress absence. What is the work environment and culture like at the company?It’s a very old building so very hot in the summer and very cold in the winter. Maternity unit is always kept at a warm temperature though understandably. It’s a very mixed culture which is useful for translations and mixed environment. What is a typical day like for you at the company?Very busy to start then generally eases off in the afternoon. Fridays are a very busy day as many patients get discharged.
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Job satisfaction
Domestic Assistant (Part-time) (Current Employee) - South Ayrshire - 21 September 2023
What is the best part of working at the company?You are made to feel valued and part of a family not just a team.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?You can't please all the people all the time!
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Productive and peaceful environment
Catering Assistant (Current Employee) - Bristol royal infirmary - 20 September 2023
What is the best part of working at the company?It’s flexible and you can have other opportunities to change your career What is the most stressful part about working at the company?I hope not experience any stress there What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Very friendly and multi cultural What is a typical day like for you at the company?Relaxing and peaceful environment
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Not bad
Health Care Assistant (Former Employee) - Preston - 16 September 2023
I have worked for the nhs for around 5 years, i have learnt a lot, met some amazing colleagues along the way. The management are usually very helpful. Sometimes it can be long, mentally draining days, but thats part of the job. Meeting lots of new people and helping people in their most vulnerable time was my most enjoyable part. I have made some friends for life while working for the NHS. Plenty of work should you want the extra hours.
Pros
Plenty of overtime
Cons
Long hours.
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Brilliant
Physiotherapy Assistant (Current Employee) - Essex - 16 September 2023
What is the best part of working at the company?Teamwork, and taking care of our patients. Able to apply for different jobs within the trust.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Very Slow communication. Takes ages to hear back when trying to contact almost everyone What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Some can be stressful if short staffed but mixed culture and some nice teamsWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?Starting a new role but before quite the same thing every day so became slightly boring for me as I like a challenge.
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Some really nice staff & a fair few staff you wish you never laid eyes on
Support Services Assistant - Integrated Services (Current Employee) - Glasgow - 15 September 2023
When you meet Patients that are going for a procedure there quite distressed & worried the satisfaction on they face after you have reassured them everything will be ok.
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worklife balance
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Not a happy place
Health Care Assistant/nursing assistant band 3 (Former Employee) - London - 12 September 2023
What is the best part of working at the company?Long hours , very little gratitude What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Long hours and putting up with bullying from nursesWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?Bullying , blame game , making you feel like your nothing because you are not a nurseWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?Busy from the minute you start Poor pay Break times are too short
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a place for growth and development
HR Assistant (Current Employee) - nhs - 11 September 2023
What is the best part of working at the company?career development is guranteedWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?pay is not that great considering the workload
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Good opportunities
Senior Nurse (Current Employee) - Central London - 3 September 2023
Interesting work with no 2 days the same. Lots of opportunities to develop your career through study days and university modules. Good team spirit and supportive management.
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Humbled to be in such a trusted position and to be able to help peoples healthcare and make a positive difference in their lives
Health Care Assistant (Current Employee) - Brighton and Hove - 1 September 2023
What is the best part of working at the company?Lots of things the training and support is unprecedented everyone that works at the trust is totally amazing with the pressure that they are all underWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?Nothing as yet it builds your character skills and knowledge all jobs are stressful you have to handle things calmly there is alot of support from your line managers if any issues ariseWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?Supportive and inclusive lots of training and personal development is available What is a typical day like for you at the company?Caring for patients learning from doctors and nurses
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skilled nurses
Nursing Assistant -pre and post-surgical (Former Employee) - Liverpool, Merseyside - 30 August 2023
fast paced, start earlier than other wards in the hospital. good wrork place culture...feet hurt at the end of the day! Although training provided is good.
Pros
ok money
Cons
patients think they are better than NHS
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If there’s enough staff you will be alright
Clinical Support Worker (Current Employee) - Sheffield - 30 August 2023
The hardest part of the job was during COVID.Having to work with a mask for 12 hours.Also there’s no nurses or support workers to patient ratio and that can be very challenging.You can easily find yourself doing the load of two support workers by yourself in a day.One day is ok but it was becoming the norm.It’s physically draining.
Pros
Free training
Cons
Long hours, very fast paced
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NHS retiree
Community Health Care Assistant (Current Employee) - Bournemouth - 30 August 2023
Sorting out my patient list for that day . Reading up information about why I am visiting and any concerns Ineed to be aware of. You are learning all the time and also passing knowledge on to others. Management out of touch sometimes and that causes difficulties . Work place amazing fantastic rapport between staff we look after each other. Hardest part when things go wrong and you can't always fix the issue . Greatest part is knowing you have made a difference for your patient and seeing them smile.
Pros
Good sick pay
Cons
Lack of money in the system
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Great place to work
Finance Administrator (Former Employee) - Liverpool - 18 August 2023
You feel like you are important as you are helping patients get the best healthcare possible. The teams I have worked in were all welcoming and had a sense of working toward a common goal.
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unbelievable
Care Worker (Former Employee) - Bury St. Edmunds - 16 August 2023
What is the best part of working at the company?End if shift and leaving the buildingWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?taking on the working tasks that others are supposed to take the lead What is the work environment and culture like at the company? experiencing is the inly way to understandWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?completing others tasks that they call team work
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Innovative work place
Highly Specialised Clinical physiologist (Former Employee) - Glasgow - 15 August 2023
I enjoyed my time there, there is opportunity for career growth and knowledge expansion. Many things to learn and to do with constant teaching. If you don't understand something ask, check and recheck because it may affect later . The management system is approachable to everyone including patients. I think I can't find anything hard about the job I am doing here because it is what I love.
Pros
Work life balance and good support.
Cons
Gossip and bully if you listen to that, it may distract you. So focus on your job and address issue clearly.
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Very rewarding
Senior Administration officer (Former Employee) - Coventry - 13 August 2023
What is the best part of working at the company?Making a difference to someone’s lives, no matter what your role isWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?Not having enough time in your day
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