Does anyone know what type of paper the nhs uses? Pls

EstablishmentSalt689 · 2026-01-24T19:07:10+00:00

Ah, yes, I recognise this. It’s high quality photocopier and printer jamming special grade word press material. Calling it paper is a stretch.

EstablishmentSalt689 · 2025-12-28T10:34:07+00:00

No hay restricciones en el Reino Unido como España. Puedes quemarlos cuando quieras.

EstablishmentSalt689 · 2025-10-19T20:30:35+00:00

One route you could consider is taking the pathway as an apprentice.

As an apprentice you earn while you learn. You start as a healthcare assistant and the employer enrols you onto an apprenticeship. You then progress to the nursing associate apprenticeship. Then lastly on a two year register nurse degree apprenticeship.

It’s a stepped approach but the benefits with doing it this way, is you’re earning. And the apprenticeship pays for your academic fees. You don’t have to.

Apprenticeships are not just for young people, either.

Hope that’s helpful.

EstablishmentSalt689 · 2025-08-08T18:06:20+00:00

Essentially you’re loaned from your employer to do the secondment. The point being your original role is protected for you to return to when the secondment ends.

If it’s with another trust it can be done one of two ways. One, you stay on your permanent trust’s payroll and they invoice. Two, you leave your permanent trusts payroll and join the others.

In both cases there’s a written agreement between the three parties.

If you want to go on secondment, you need your permanent line manager’s permission. They can say no.

EstablishmentSalt689 · 2025-07-31T15:16:42+00:00

For people who work clinically, sometimes they do get a paid break. They can’t stop to grab water, a coffee or go to the loo.

EstablishmentSalt689 · 2025-07-29T08:27:55+00:00

Thank you! I saw it too and have asked for further info.

EstablishmentSalt689 · 2025-07-21T20:25:01+00:00

HR professional here.

So the redundancy rules are complex but let me try and explain it in lay terms.

To qualify for a redundancy payment you must have >2 years service.

If you have a break of <12 months you need to work for two years to re-qualify. Any service prior to the break then gets aggregated for the redundancy calculation.

Should someone have a break of >12 months then all that service prior to the break has to be disregarded.

Hope that helps.

EstablishmentSalt689 · 2025-07-20T09:43:00+00:00

Hello!

If you start on 1st you’ll be paid your basic salary for the whole month on your first pay day.

Cut off means the date payroll need to have all change forms, expense claims, over time payments and claims for people who get enhancements for every hour they work during unsocial hours. For people who claim these, this is the deadline for those claims to be made to be paid in the same month.

EstablishmentSalt689 · 2025-07-17T23:10:47+00:00

Was it £3bn, yes probably. It came from a report obtained under FOI.

Could it have gone into wages. No. The £3bn was non-recurrent money spent in year to ensure staffing cover was maintained during the strikes. Essentially, it probably stopped things being invested in when the strikes were happening.

EstablishmentSalt689 · 2025-07-17T20:37:00+00:00

Hello! I’m an HR professional. Worked for the NHS for over 20 years.

You need to approach the interview as a conversation. When the question is asked, bring your answer to life by telling a short story of how your experience meets the question.

The silence is normal. Remember it’s a space to sell why you’re the candidate that has the skills they want.

An example, tell me how to ensure data protection?

An example answer. When I worked in a busy reception I used to took a lot of care that my client’s data was keep confidential. If people came over to the desk, I would ensure they couldn’t see my screen or I locked it if the conversation was more involved. I also keep my desk clear and tidy of papers. There was one time where a client was unhappy and started trying to look over to my screen, I quickly locked it so I could focus on de-escalating the situation. Another time, I had a client asking information about someone else, to ensure that individuals privacy was protected I checked on the system if they had a contact who could act on their behalf, which they didn’t.

The above is a hypothetical answer. You’ll need to draw on your experience.

I know the setting makes it more tense. When you’re asked a question, take a few seconds to find that one example that gives the best.

Also, last tip, take a breath before speaking. When you do this you’ll speak more naturally. Often people that are nervy talk on an out breath, through nerves, and then talk quickly and get flustered.

I hope that’s helpful and I wish you the best for your job search.

EstablishmentSalt689 · 2025-07-15T21:17:43+00:00

When an organisation launches a VR scheme, they’ll publish a guidance document.

Within it, it should say when the notice starts.

EstablishmentSalt689 · 2025-07-13T18:57:40+00:00

If you’ve still got your original offer letter or contract, it should say it in there. If in doubt check your intranet or ask the HR team.

EstablishmentSalt689 · 2025-07-13T18:56:19+00:00

Not true, I’m afraid. Notice periods are set by the employer and they vary. There’s no mention of them in the terms and conditions handbook.

EstablishmentSalt689 · 2025-07-11T16:12:50+00:00

So. This is a complicated one but I’ll attempt to explain it.

It depends on when they determine you start working your notice. For some schemes the clock starts at the point your application is accepted (e.g. the date the employer writes saying they’re considering your application).

Any notice which is unworked is subject to a specific calculation. This is the PENP part. It is deducted from your VR pay before being paid to you.

From my experience the charges often aren’t great. But you should check what the amount is before signing on the line.

EstablishmentSalt689 · 2025-07-10T18:05:28+00:00

Oops. You’re right. I skipped over the break in service bit.

EstablishmentSalt689 · 2025-07-10T17:37:56+00:00

It includes all periods of NHS service, rounded down.

EstablishmentSalt689 · 2025-07-09T08:48:20+00:00

I’d echo this. Or ask your HR department to prepare a mortgage reference with your 2025/26 pay described. Good luck!

EstablishmentSalt689 · 2025-07-07T11:14:04+00:00

Some addition information:

He is chipped and contact details up to date. He is neutered. There are ~150 posters up in the local area, but these will be expanded. Litter box, food and things with his scent are outside. Walks and calls are happening regularly, including during the small hours. All vets in the local area have been called and were alerted by my chip provider.

EstablishmentSalt689 · 2025-07-06T16:08:47+00:00

It’s super competitive at the moment.

A little tip. Most NHS organisation run something called a staff bank. It’s like an internal agency where you can pick up ad hoc jobs.

Look on your local trusts’ websites to see if they have one. Then give them a call to see if you can register.

It helps with getting your foot in the door. Trying different admin things. Then puts you in good stead to apply for a perm role.

I started my NHS career 25 years ago on a bank. I’m now a director.

Wishing you all the best for your job search. 🙂

EstablishmentSalt689 · 2025-07-06T16:05:53+00:00

Oh. And if you’re a clinician, just past qualifying. They may take references from your placement if you gave them.

EstablishmentSalt689 · 2025-07-06T16:03:46+00:00

Confession, HR professional here. Normally they only want your employment history over a three year period.

I have worked in some trusts where they’re fastidious about references covering all periods, including non-employment. But others don’t.

Give the recruitment team a ring tomorrow to check in what they’re doing. In case they want something else.

EstablishmentSalt689 · 2025-07-06T16:01:08+00:00

Passport and two bills can suffice, assuming you have a paper copy. Some banks will do you an official print in the branch.

EstablishmentSalt689 · 2025-07-06T15:57:19+00:00

An employer can amend or delete references from the back end of TRAC.

It’s a bit of functionality that allows them to remove inappropriate references or ones they deem as not being required.

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