Does NHS Scotland pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, NHS Scotland employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at NHS Scotland. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at NHS Scotland?

75% of NHS Scotland employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated NHS Scotland 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at NHS Scotland?

Domestic Assistant (24) , Registered Nurse (16) , Covid-19 Contact Tracer (13) , Healthcare Assistant (12) , Administrative Assistant (10) , Healthcare Support Worker (10) , Medical Secretary (9) , Staff Nurse (9) , Administrator (8) , Project Manager (8) , Clinical Support Worker (7) , Project Support Officer (7) , RN Staff Nurse (7) , Doctor (6) , Nursing Assistant (6)

What are the pros of working at NHS Scotland according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay and learning experiences" ((in 26 reviews)); "Good pension and working in a team" ((in 26 reviews)); "Flexible and Great People." ((in 24 reviews)); "Good team and hours are great" ((in 19 reviews)); "Great staff and colleagues in my team" ((in 18 reviews))

What are the cons of working at NHS Scotland according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and very demanding" ((in 25 reviews)); "Very badly managed Too many managers" ((in 14 reviews)); "Salary should be adequately reviewed ." ((in 9 reviews)); "Difficult long term patients and lack of career progression" ((in 6 reviews)); "Culture can be lacklustre and bureaucratic" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about NHS Scotland redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about NHS Scotland redundancy and their outlook for job security at NHS Scotland in 2026.

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NHS Scotland reviews about "salary"

44% positive business outlook

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4.0

Diversity and inclusion

3.7

Culture and values

3.5

Work/Life balance

Registered dental nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

good salary, parental leave, pension.

Cons

communication from management not great.

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Great Team

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Ok

Good salary but bureaucracy slows down projects

Salary borderline minimum wage, and people hired in roles they are overqualified for

Good salary and benefits

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