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28 reviews
4.0
30 Nov 2023
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

Great working environment, supportive colleagues and great to be part of the NHS team

Cons

Lack of progression due to funding

2.0
26 Oct 2024
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

Colleagues, helping patients and families

Cons

Overworked, understaffed, poor HR, poor pay

5.0
8 May 2024
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Business outlook

Pros

Good pension, get discounts on stuff, good mat and parental leave etc pay is not generous but fair what with recent pay award. Nice colleagues.

Cons

Can be a bit bureaucratic, internal politics etc. To be expected when working in large organization. Experience of things probably depends a bit on how your immediate line manager is.

3.0
17 Jan 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Enjoy team work with fantastic colleagues

Cons

Dont enjoy political and management lack of support

4.0
23 Oct 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great colleagues, genuine care, good pension

Cons

Over-stretched, limited autonomy for clinical decision making due to rigid referral criteria and capped number of sessions for patients

4.0
13 Dec 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

One of the standout positives is the flexibility in working hours. This is a major advantage, allowing colleagues to tailor their schedules to other personal commitments. Personally, this flexibility has been invaluable in pursuing my own development and education goals outside of work. Another highlight is the diversity of people I work with. Collaborating with professionals ranging from doctors and scientists to members of the Scottish Government provides a dynamic and varied environment. In addition to the diversity, there is a positive and caring attitude across the NHS. While it’s important to acknowledge that experiences can vary, the majority of colleagues are kind and compassionate, with a shared drive to create meaningful change for the people of Scotland. Finally there is a strong emphasis on staff training and professional development. The encouragement to attend further training, conferences, and the allocation of time for personal and professional growth is both motivating and supportive.

Cons

While there are many positives, there is also negatives the complexity and size of the organisation, which can make enacting change extremely difficult. The NHS is a vast entity, and navigating its layers of processes and approvals often feels overwhelming. Projects often stall at higher levels of management, waiting for approval for months with no clear path to expedite decisions. Additionally, the prevalence of meetings—many of which seem unnecessary—can be frustrating. These meetings often consume significant time and financial resources, leading to inefficiencies that could be better addressed.

4.0
4 Feb 2025

A good place to work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Work is worthwhile, most managers are supportive, colleagues good

Cons

often more demand for services than resources available. Its hard not to be able to always meet apparent needs

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