Leave NHS job?

[MrsC20]

I'm a RMN and work in a ward environment. Feeling burnt out and have thought for a while about leaving the NHS.

I used to work for a mental health charity and see they are advertising. I was so much happier there and have thought about applying again and doing bank work at my trust. But it would mean leaving the NHS and possible opportunities there, but surely I can reapply in the future?

I sometimes feel it would be a step backwards in my career if I were to leave my trust full time and I should just perservere but I feel going back to my charity job would make me happier, less stressed and safer. But I would also feel I would missing out by leaving as I left my charity job for better opportunities. Not sure if it would be better in the long run - decisions decisions!!

Any advice / similar experiences appreciated!

I've got to say my last hospital was a bit shit but the one I work at now is great.

I don’t know how you do it. I’m a midwife of 18years not including 3years training. I am so fed up with the nhs I’d rather do anything else. My grading is also higher it’s the only thing keeping me there. If I could find another job with a reasonable pay I’d happily give up my banding and go. My husband knows how miserable I am and always tells me the money doesn’t matter but it does when we have three kids.

Tomorrow is my last day at an NHS mental health service after 15 years. I’m at the top of B7 and don’t want an 8a role. It’s the not same place as it was and no longer aligns with my values or how I like to work.

I am sad about going but it’s right for me I think. I will miss people and I’m sure there’ll be tears.

am going to a university to work in student health. It’s a bit of a paycut but a less managerial/operational role. If I did the role I do now there the money would be better.

They have a training budget, external quality supervision and the pension is amazing, much better than my nhs one.

did you end up leaving OP?

after 15 years in the NHS my DH left ... best decision he ever made, works 3 days a week and earns more than he ever did doing 24/7 shifts for a trust he treated him like dog poo

Hi -
following this thread with interest . I am
also thinking about moving on from the nhs. I am frustrated. I get that it’s a secure job but I am not happy / and actively being kept at my level because I am good at it and do everything. Too many mind games and have completely lost my enthusiasm for the job . Is there genuinely life after the Nhs ?
I am thinking of just doing the bare minimum
as a bank nurse to keep
pension ticking over and pursuing a
different path - any advice would be appreciated x