NHS again

[RichardCranium]

something about something

Another couple of Cobras over here, when you're ready.

[chris79]

"Get something done that they've been giving excuses for non-delivery for years"

Part of the culture is remembering that the NHS is full of job-for-life-ers - not just within the NHS as a whole, but within the same NHS Trust area.

In the NHS, anyone coming in from the outside that shows you up is a threat to your entire life plan. Suddenly those 20 safe years to retirement seems in danger - and that threat is treated far more seriously than any superbug or pandemic.

I agree with what you've put there, but I also think that generic reasons could include the fact that "our way is the best, we've done it like this for years and this guy has been here 5 minutes so it can't be better".. Also the 'time-served' ranking system in public sector where you're classed as being higher ranking/authority to those on similar levels due to longer time served.. Anyone remember the film Scum with Archer?...

I've also found public sector mentality to be that of anyone outside the organisation is inferior, and their view/suggestions are unwecome or worthless.

Private sector you put in time, effort, show some spark of imagination and the risk reward is the company will see you as a great asset = promotions, bonuses, higher pay, respect..

Public sector if you do the same you'll only upset the guy sitting above you in the career ladder.. hence why people become total jobsworths and quite often take the easy route.

[mrdonuts]

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/lif...cle6741241.ece

looks like all you NHS bods will be okay

[chris79]

Well I can tell you that I am starting a contract next week as a security expert in and NHS department is Swindon. They didn't ask me ever about previous NHS experience. I do have a first degree in medical matters so it might have helped me perhaps.

My first degree is in medical matters too, but I don't even get a phone call back from the agents.. just a random question, are you a Freemason?

[Toad]

just a random question, are you a Freemason?

Currently working for the NHS. The IT department is full of them.