Comment

Sara Gorton: Why a pat on the back is simply not good enough for NHS staff

Praise for NHS staff is all very well, but it means nothing if it is not matched with extra cash in the Budget and a clear signal that better pay is on the way, says Unison head of health Sara Gorton
Posted 08 November 2017 - 17:28
A pat on the back
 
Jobs

Related articles

Nurses forced into lower pay bands after requesting flexible hours

RCN chief brands practice ‘shameful’ and vows to get college’s lawyers to review issue
16 Apr 2024

Don’t put agency nurses in position of providing strike cover, unions’ leader urges

Ban on use of temp staff to fill in for strikers must stay, say TUC and agencies’ body
24 Jan 2024

Nurses skipping meals, going into debt to pay for their training

Many pay for training with loans or savings as employers fail to do so, says report
24 Jan 2024

Struck off: the ward manager who claimed band 7 pay rate for working band 5 bank shifts

Seconded manager who also worked shifts at her trust displayed ‘serious dishonesty’ – NMC
08 Jan 2024
5 Most Read Articles

Pay reviews: what’s holding nursing back and what’s next after 20 years of AfC?

Unions are divided over the best way to overhaul Agenda for Change and boost retention
22 Apr 2024

From NHS nurse to lecturer: making the transition to education

What I’ve learned moving from an NHS role to academia, and the skills you need
11 Apr 2024

How to be assertive in the workplace – and tips for getting the tone right

Advice on expressing yourself clearly while being respectful of patients and colleagues
23 Apr 2024
Free

Conflict in healthcare: how to resolve issues calmly and safely

Tips on defusing conflicts, responding to aggression and the importance of staying calm
19 Apr 2024

Clinical placements survival guide: tips to help you cope with the shock of shift work

How to give yourself the best chance by eating well, requesting breaks and managing sleep
24 Apr 2024
Journals
Other RCNi websites