Any nurses/AHPs set up private practices while employed on NHS contract?

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I’m an NHS nurse currently employed in a substantive contract - recently I’ve been thinking about setting up an earwax removal business to earn some extra money, but as the main breadwinner in our family and someone who enjoys their nursing role I wouldn’t want to give up my NHS post.

I know doctors often do private practice alongside their NHS roles, but wondered in any nurses, midwives or AHPs had done this? If so I’d love to hear your experiences, whether ear wax removal related or not, and whether it made much difference to your finances.

thanks in advance :)

You can, but check your contract as you will probably need written permission from your manager. On top of that, the NHS is very funny about employees working more than 48 hours a week and might need you to wave your rights under the working time directive in writing. It does sound like a good idea though. Good luck 😉

I doubt doctors will much in future. Full time is over 50 hours anyway. Then any extra studying . What energy does one have left after that?

Ah yes, I was aware about notifying my current employer but I’d forgot about the 48 hour stuff, will speak to HR to see what advice they have around it. Ideally I would t go above 48 hours as that sounds like a recipe for burnout, 10 hours a on the ear wax removal sounds like a reasonable start but good to know what the implications would be if I get a new lease of life 😂 Thank you, that was helpful!

https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/private-practice/working-in-private-practice/consultants-and-private-practice

of course they will. NHS consultants have always done less than full time NHS hours specifically to have time for private practice, and won't give it up easily.

Ah yes, consultants. On plan 1. That will change.