While working as a nurse in the NHS can be difficult, it does carry a number of benefits that may be hard to find in other sectors. While private and independent sector roles may offer higher rates of pay, they may not carry the benefits of NHS roles – such as its pension scheme, well-being support and pay transparency. We look at the pros and cons of leaving the NHS with reference to a new guide for non-NHS employers from the RCN. Every nurse needs to consider their own situation before making the change, and this guide provides a good starting point.
