Q: What are the top reviewed jobs at NHS?

Registered Nurse (688) , Doctor (628) , Administrative Assistant (476) , Administrator (241) , Healthcare Assistant (204) , Project Manager (188) , Receptionist (172) , Administrative (159) , Physiotherapist (159) , Nurse (155) , Biomedical Scientist (150) , Pharmacist (141) , Medical Doctor (135) , Manager (131) , Medical Secretary (128)

Question 1

Does NHS pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, NHS employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at NHS. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at NHS?

Accepted Answer

61% of NHS employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated NHS 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at NHS?

Accepted Answer

Registered Nurse (688), Doctor (628), Administrative Assistant (476), Administrator (241), Healthcare Assistant (204), Project Manager (188), Receptionist (172), Administrative (159), Physiotherapist (159), Nurse (155), Biomedical Scientist (150), Pharmacist (141), Medical Doctor (135), Manager (131), Medical Secretary (128)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at NHS according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Ability to train on many different areas Progression through the bands Stable and good pension 3 days a week on wards" ((in 914 reviews)); "Not too crazy and nice people" ((in 671 reviews)); "Team was great and very supportive" ((in 466 reviews)); "Stable and good job security." ((in 297 reviews)); "Good work life balance and being in the public sector makes the chance of a dismissal smaller" ((in 284 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at NHS according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Low pay and expected to do basically everything and learn everything in short period of time" ((in 921 reviews)); "High demand for very few spaces in hospitals and surgeries and sometimes long hours but definitely worth it in the end." ((in 732 reviews)); "Salary is low and not helpful" ((in 347 reviews)); "Working long hours around family life" ((in 180 reviews)); "not enough staff and too many managers" ((in 157 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about NHS layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about NHS layoffs and their outlook for job security at NHS in 2026.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed NHS locations?

Accepted Answer

New York, Dallas, Chicago, Nashville, Austin, Houston, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, United, United States Coast Guard - Air Station Sacramento, Saint Louis, Omaha, Chisholm, London, California City, San Diego, San Francisco, Philadelphia, South Kingstown, Unity, Ramsey, Columbiana, Northport, Tuscaloosa, Wales, American Fork, Payson, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Arlington

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