3.0
30 Jan 2026
Current employee
London, England
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
Strong sense of purpose and job satisfaction knowing your work directly benefits patients Excellent clinical exposure, especially in specialist or advanced roles Supportive multidisciplinary working with doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals Good access to funded training, postgraduate qualifications, and clinical supervision Generally good work–life balance compared with many private sector roles NHS pension is a major long-term benefit High job security and stability
Cons
Pay progression is slow and often does not reflect responsibility, expertise, or workload Understaffing and increasing service pressure can lead to burnout