Pros
Pay is OK. Near public transport links. Some good people remain — mainly because they retain their old NHS contract terms and benefits. (New starters will not get NHS pension and benefits etc - bare in mind if applying from another NHS trust.) Some good teams and support functions. Some not so good. Some poor.
Cons
High staff turnover. Higher than normal levels of staff on long term sick. Many staff seem to want to exit or are hanging on for retirement (if on NHS terms). Lack of procurement knowledge and experience evident in those depleted teams. Some promoted way beyond their current skills, experience and abilities to senior management positions. They then come under pressure which triggers a 'blame culture' to pass the buck and mask their lack of capability. Shoddy tin shed offices with leaking roof. Cold in winter and too hot in summer. Clunky failing IT and systems.
