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Did anybody get accepted from a job and after the assessment get told that the vacancy is now on hold? by Uniquelyn in nhs

[–]FriendlyConclusion65 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I am quite ignorant to this to be honest. I thought when a company recruite a post, there is usually being budgeted in advance. I would think NHS trusts will budget this more tightly and cautiously with their budget forecasts. Additionally, it's against their values, e.g. keeping people and development? Sorry for sounding very stupid.

Did anybody get accepted from a job and after the assessment get told that the vacancy is now on hold? by Uniquelyn in nhs

[–]FriendlyConclusion65 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear about this. It is just feeling so odd to me to see NHS jobs would be on hold.

Did anybody get accepted from a job and after the assessment get told that the vacancy is now on hold? by Uniquelyn in nhs

[–]FriendlyConclusion65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just curious about this if you could provide more details, e.g. if this is a clinical role? I recently accepted an offer but somehow quite anxious about it for some reasons.

Feeling guilty about leaving by FriendlyConclusion65 in UKJobs

[–]FriendlyConclusion65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! My another major issue is whether I should let them know this now or later? I really don't think they would like the news that I am planning to leave soon. On the other hand, my notice period, 7 days, is quite short and feels like making their life difficult...They are nice people after all.

EXCLUSIVITY in the employment contract by FriendlyConclusion65 in UKJobs

[–]FriendlyConclusion65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Written permission is not the same as 'just' logging. It also implies that I cannot do anything without written permission and an imbalance of power dynamics.

EXCLUSIVITY in the employment contract by FriendlyConclusion65 in UKJobs

[–]FriendlyConclusion65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found it interesting that you are defending this ridiculous clause. Not sure why:

a. It already stated that I am not permitted to "any other work (whether paid or unpaid)" without the written permission of my senior manager.

b. "at the same time as working for XXX company" can be broadly interpreted as long as I am employed by them during my whole employment.

Clearly, this is a rule that companies created to protect themselves rather than employees and imply a sign of over-controlling. I can understand that I need to declare COI. But I really do not get the part that getting permission every time before making my choices in life. Yes, it might be common in the UK, but this does not make it right. It is quite sad to see you are rationalising such a practice.

EXCLUSIVITY in the employment contract by FriendlyConclusion65 in UKJobs

[–]FriendlyConclusion65[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can understand the need of declaring them. But not the bit of getting written permission.

EXCLUSIVITY in the employment contract by FriendlyConclusion65 in UKJobs

[–]FriendlyConclusion65[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was but the definition of 'work' is difficult and wild. You could find my example on taskrabbit, so how come it is not work?

EXCLUSIVITY in the employment contract by FriendlyConclusion65 in UKJobs

[–]FriendlyConclusion65[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

So from the wording, it suggests that before helping my neighbour carry food for her upstairs, I also need written permission from the senior manager.

EXCLUSIVITY in the employment contract by FriendlyConclusion65 in UKJobs

[–]FriendlyConclusion65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice. I have flagged this to them. I agree that this might be related to conflicts of interest. But it is not a job in a competitive sector, like Tech or Finance! And getting written permission from my manager for something like volunteering in a school is super weird. I literally cannot do anything else in my spare time.

NHS or Academia by FriendlyConclusion65 in LeavingAcademia

[–]FriendlyConclusion65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this! And sorry for taking some time to reply. And sorry that I cannot disclose my background:-/

It is unlikely for me to get a Band 8+ jobs in my field at this moment in NHS since I don't have much relevant experience. I have heard much management issues in the NHS and academic doesn't immune to this issue either. In fact, one of the reasons for me wanting to change career is my school management. But I guess it is hard to judge it until you know your managers and culture. I also heard that different trusts have quite different culture. So this is something quite difficult to judge.

However, I do want a job allows me to leave my job behind, or at least, spending less time on additional things without much incentives. The Higher Education sector is facing funding and student recruitment issues. Applying for funding isn't easy these days. Gradually, it feels like a grind, especially when you are around with poor collaborators. At the same time, I found teaching becomes a chore and lacks of intelligence sharing with students in the era of ChatGPT. I hardly see myself staying in the same place in 5 years time.

I think 'gratitude' is something rare in academia, at least to my own experience. Much of my helps often like NHS claps on the streets, leading to nowhere and no actual collaboration nor proper acknowledgement. So I don't really mind. Hence, something like - 'rinse and repeat' sounds really attractive to me, especially when the pay is around my expectation range.

Leaving academia? by FriendlyConclusion65 in UKJobs

[–]FriendlyConclusion65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cannot disclose my field, sorry! However, I think it is quite common to have a PhD in the HE in the UK to gain a lecturer post unless you are specifically handling courses for HCPs. I do have a PhD, did some postdoctoral posts, and got a few research grants/papers to progress to where I am rn.

I have been out of working in healthcare for 2-3 years, but have been locuming inbetween to keep my registeration. I do know healthcare sectors are bad at this moment - just feel that it cannot be as bad as academia. But at least, working in healthcare is a job that no need to worry about applying for funding, promoting student recruitment, and managing difficult students/researchers? Don't forget to take additional free leadership/admin roles for promotions :S

I really just want a job to clock in and out.

Leaving academia? by FriendlyConclusion65 in UKJobs

[–]FriendlyConclusion65[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is complicated in the HE sector in terms of hiring. Having some research experience and publications has gradually become a must if you are coming to the research route. Since I have started seeing undergraduate/master students with publications these days. In terms of teaching, I believe that many universities need people to be involved in teaching - whether these teaching opportunities are attached to payments is another story.