Nhs new job with disappointing pay

[peasinpods]

I got a job after being home for a really long time. It pays a little over £15000 for 37.5 hours a week.
Feeling really disappointed.
Don't know what to do, this is after going on numerous interviews and not getting anything suitable till this.

I was redundant in my 40s from a well paying admin management role. I had no qualifications to support my ability, so I went into a different type of admin role, as a basic grade clerk in local government. There were opportunities, and within a few years I was back to a similar level of responsibility and income. Foot in the door is good advice, plus in my experience clerical and admin staff tend to do better in the public sector in terms of pensions, holidays and working conditions.

Thanks a lot guys I need to get started on tax credits to help out and will also offer for bank staff roles when did with exh

Good luck peas!

Just try to ignore the salary for now and concentrate on doing a good job and being enthusiastic. Imagine yourself as the person you would want to employ/promote.

On that salary, you should be entitled to tax credits.

Put your info into this, it'll give you an idea

www.entitledto.co.uk/benefits-calculator/entitlement-calculator.aspx

Ive just done that benefits calculator based on a NMW job I have recently applied for and this is what it said:

"You could be £0.01
per week better off in work"

sorry I hijacked the thread

Feel free @OdinsLoveChild lol

Keep with it - I work in the NHS and there are development opportunities there if you want them. Keep your eyes peeled for any secondment opportunities as well - these are usually a good way in for a higher banded job role. What is the actual role? Sounds like Band 2 to me - admin?
The pension scheme is good and the annual leave entitlements are generous - you just need to show willing and you'll be on your way.
Like others have said, pay hasn't really risen in the NHS and it's worth less now than it was 10 years ago - this goes for all us, regardless of what band we are on. I look outside the NHS and see "easier" jobs with private sector companies and see what they're paying and then compare it to the flexibility, annual leaev and occasional home working I get to do now.

Do you pay for childcare OP?

You might get a bit of help.

www.gov.uk/tax-credits-calculator

What experience do you have and what are you doing now? If you can use your NHS role now to get you NHS experience then you could try and move into Clinical Coding. The jobs are pretty competitive, but you can get into band 4, 5 and even 6 with that, which is pretty rare for non-clinical admin roles. To get a chance at them you will need some anatomy knowledge though.

Hi op I do the same job as you, admin in GP practice and answering the phone. I was a sahm mum for years and did a few terms working in a school before I got this job. The pay is rubbish but I love it there. The role is demanding, I feel part of the team and I'm communicating with people at all levels. I have gained so much from it. I've onl been there since October but I feel changed and more confident. I'm 46 and never thought I'd find anything like this. Well done on getting the job.