Anyone working in the NHS during the COVID19 pandemic?

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Old Greg replied

14 April 2020, 14:48
Originally posted by MonkeysUncle View Post

Currently in an NHS Trust in London.

Its manic.
All the projects are on pause or slowed down so I switched roles (with a new contract) to help with general IT support as they are short on staff. At the moment its not about the projects but all hands on deck just keeping the lights on and ensuring the front line are up and running ok, be it working remotely or in the wards with the kit they need.

Did you demand a new SoW?
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MonkeysUncle replied

14 April 2020, 14:32
Currently in an NHS Trust in London.

Its manic.
All the projects are on pause or slowed down so I switched roles (with a new contract) to help with general IT support as they are short on staff. At the moment its not about the projects but all hands on deck just keeping the lights on and ensuring the front line are up and running ok, be it working remotely or in the wards with the kit they need.
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BlackCountryContractor replied

12 April 2020, 14:31
Originally posted by Marblerim View Post

Are you to be based at the central office near five ways perchance?

Hi Marblerim

Not in west mids so nah way further down south
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SimonMac replied

12 April 2020, 13:32
Originally posted by BlackCountryContractor View Post

Just a quick post at the moment that I am about to start on Tuesday for a NHS Trust; It has been a long time since I last set foot back in NHS as I as moved on to other government bodies for contracting but a question to everyone here is how are you finding work at the moment and any experiences or advice?

I am at NHSX at the moment
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Marblerim replied

12 April 2020, 13:01
Are you to be based at the central office near five ways perchance?
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Old Greg replied

12 April 2020, 10:02
Originally posted by BlackCountryContractor View Post

Just a quick post at the moment that I am about to start on Tuesday for a NHS Trust; It has been a long time since I last set foot back in NHS as I as moved on to other government bodies for contracting but a question to everyone here is how are you finding work at the moment and any experiences or advice?

I am working for the Irish equivalent (I did previously spend 6 years employed then 10 years contracting in NHS).

It's very hectic. I've been working six days per week, long days. My client has agreed to pay me on an hourly basis, so I work 10 hours and bill for 1.25 days. See if you can arrange something similar.

There is however a great sense of purpose, as you would imagine.
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BlackCountryContractor started a topic Anyone working in the NHS during the COVID19 pandemic?

12 April 2020, 09:01
Anyone working in the NHS during the COVID19 pandemic?

Just a quick post at the moment that I am about to start on Tuesday for a NHS Trust; It has been a long time since I last set foot back in NHS as I as moved on to other government bodies for contracting but a question to everyone here is how are you finding work at the moment and any experiences or advice?
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