Hello name changed for this and details as brief as they can be as outing.
I'm a health care professional. Been offered 2 jobs, one in private practice, one in NHS. Both part time.
Private job pros:
A band increase
Clinical area I'm really excited about. Scope for more specialist training which I'm also excited about.
Hybrid working but days not set in stone - eg some days I would need to be more patient facing more than others it would just depend
Potential bonuses although no idea how that works
Lovely physical working environment
Cons:
I'm new to this role so would need a bit of training and hand holding at first.
Bit of a commute but see above re part time/hybrid
Only statutory benefits - pension, sick etc.
No scope at the moment to increase or change hours
NHS job:
Pros: local job
Not as exciting clinically but an area I'm familiar with
Pension, sick pay, security all associated with NHS
Not technically hybrid but I've been told I can do some bits from home - I can plan my diary and it seems quite flexible
Probably more scope for changing hours etc eventually as it's within NHS
Cons: a band below the first job - no further progression unless I get promoted and I've been feeling stuck on my band a while now!
It's a service which is heavily impacted by waiting lists and service pressures - I also think the nature of the role will mean it is potentially more stressful at times
It's in a clinical area I'm comfortable with but I wouldn't say as excited about as the other
Both teams seem lovely annoyingly!
I think my heart is saying the private one but my head is saying NHS.