WORKING WITH A HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
NHS OR PRIVATE?
WORKING WITH A HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT AGENCY: NHS OR PRIVATE?
For jobseekers, one of the benefits of working with a healthcare recruitment agency is the access to a recruitment consultant, who can help advise on, for example, whether an individual should focus their career on private sector or NHS roles.
The Advantages of NHS Roles
Working for the NHS unlocks access to one of the best pensions in the world, and employees know that they are part of an important national legacy that spans more than 70 years. There is a choice of more than 250 trusts (in England alone), and permanent employees of the NHS receive an NHS discount card that can be widely used. Through their role in the NHS, workers are likely to encounter a diverse range of patients, from all ages and backgrounds, and experience a strong
sense of community. The NHS offers excellent support and training facilities, as well as flexible opportunities across the UK.
The Advantages of Private Sector Roles
In the private sector, no pay caps are in place and there are non-standardised benefits strategies. Plus, many private sector environments offer state-of-the-art facilities, exclusive locations and the opportunity to work within specialist fields and gain broader experience.
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In the private sector, no pay caps are in place and there are non-standardised benefits strategies.
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