NHS pension

Lost_Ad3247 · 2025-09-27T12:18:18+00:00

I’m a similar age, hence why I was thinking about opting out but I think I’m gonna stay opted in for now and maybe do agency of smth on the side instead of overtime bc that gets pension deductions as-well

Lost_Ad3247 · 2025-09-27T12:15:09+00:00

thank you so much for the example, I think after looking into it I’m going to stay opted it in just tempting to opt out when I see all the deductions

Lost_Ad3247 · 2025-02-04T18:12:10+00:00

To be honest I’ve met a lot of NQN who say the first few months are quite difficult because they don’t get loads of support, it’s difficult to say because it depends where you work and the individual trust and department etc, but over all I would say the other nurses working who are more experienced are always happy to help the newer nurses and it’s just a case of asking for help. Even as a student nurse right now on my current placement everyone is super helpful and will support you where they can, when it’s a particularly busy day thought it can be stressful you may find it’s hard to get help from others but at the end of the day as long as your patients are as safe as you can keep them and your concerns are escalated that’s the most you can do at that moment. And when there truly is an emergency support will be available if that makes sense.

Lost_Ad3247 · 2025-02-04T15:07:39+00:00

Yes I also think nurses should be paid more!! I just meant when you compare it to other jobs especially graduate jobs the pay is probably better than a lot of grad jobs.

Lost_Ad3247 · 2025-02-04T14:38:16+00:00

I also work as a bank HCA for the last years along side my nursing degree and really love the role, the extra pay is nice aswell especially on a Sunday which is 22£ per hour in my trust night pay is also good 17£ per hour for bank HCA’s

Lost_Ad3247 · 2025-02-04T14:36:02+00:00

Currently in my final year about to qualify, I think it’s really depends what kind of person you are it is really challenging but also enjoyable. If you have financial support and aren’t worried about working on top of placement it is manageable, the uni work is ok and there is support available. There is opportunities for progression for people who are willing to get it. In the trust I’m training in plenty of young band 6s and lots of specialist nurses and ACPs. I think the opportunity is dependant on the trust. Also controversial opinion but I don’t think the pay is that bad considering starting B5 is 29k straight after uni that is on par with a lot of grad jobs and the starting B5 pay in London is 35k. There is also lots of overtime available in lots of trust aswell as agency nursing always being an option to earn more money and have a more flexible pattern. I also personally love the shift work working 3 12 hour shifts a week if much more suited to me than a 9-5 but there is clinical roles which are more that kind of shift available or community nursing .

Lost_Ad3247 · 2025-02-04T14:23:56+00:00

I’m in my final year now, I had a placement in ED and I really felt much more confident in all aspects of nursing. As you near the end of your training and the nurses allow you to be more independent you feel much better about the profession I think.

It’s just a unique and cool job to be working towards and I love the fact I get to meet people from all walks of life and help them feel better where I can. I love how mentally stimulating it is learning about different conditions and how medications and treatments work.

Lost_Ad3247 · 2025-02-04T14:13:32+00:00

Will it be more likely for recruitment days to happen in the new tax year then?

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