NHS vs MOJ contract

[SimonMac]

Hello all,

Just to get some thoughts from more experienced public sector contractors.

If you could choose between two contracts would you work in NHS Digital or MOJ

It depends on the project, only thing that really matters to me these days when deciding to take a contract or not

[PerfectStorm]

I'd say either - as there'll be no shortage of work in the fields of fixing NHS IT or locking people up. So you'll probably find that those contracts run and run, which is nice.

[SimonMac]

I'd say either - as there'll be no shortage of work in the fields of fixing NHS IT or locking people up. So you'll probably find that those contracts run and run, which is nice.

Most PS roles are now limited to 12 months max, very very rare local hiring managers are given permission to go longer

[PerfectStorm]

Most PS roles are now limited to 12 months max, very very rare local hiring managers are given permission to go longer

Ah yes - but once you've got the first one under your belt, the calls for further such jobs will hopefully keep coming.

And I'm 2 years into a public role :-)

[jayjay69]

NHS all the way! Had a number of NHS contracts in the past, guaranteed work, guaranteed pay , all have extended and the option to move on to other projects once the current contract has ended. Plus agencies tend to keep you on the books for future work so you get first dibs...

[northernladuk]

NHS all the way! Had a number of NHS contracts in the past, guaranteed work, guaranteed pay , all have extended and the option to move on to other projects once the current contract has ended. Plus agencies tend to keep you on the books for future work so you get first dibs...

To balance that out the work can be absolutely awful. I know what jay says can be true but on the flip side I know more people that have voluntarily left NHS gigs than all the other clients put together. It can be a nightmare place to work if you don't fit in to that style.

[SimonMac]

NHS all the way! Had a number of NHS contracts in the past, guaranteed work, guaranteed pay , all have extended and the option to move on to other projects once the current contract has ended. Plus agencies tend to keep you on the books for future work so you get first dibs...

NHS requires a hell of a lot of domain knowledge though

[malvolio]

NHS requires a hell of a lot of domain knowledge though

I agree. They use to describe the Shackleton aircraft as "10,000 rivets flying in close formation". The NHS is a bit like that, but rather than "close", try "passing acquaintance"...

[BrandNewOne]

Thanks for all the tips ?

My plan is to finish the project next year.

May I ask what a good public sector day rate is. I'm more data automation

[northernladuk]

Thanks for all the tips ?

My plan is to finish the project next year.

May I ask what a good public sector day rate is. I'm more data automation

Can be absolutely anything from 240 quid inside to 600+ outside. Impossible to predict.