From my dealings in all this, it seems to me that there's nothing much wrong with pay and conditions in the NHS, but there does seem to be a lack of suitable applicants.

That is, posts have been known to be advertised (repeatedly), without being filled.

Part of a larger problem, perhaps? Lack of apprenticeships, lack of "industry", lack of City & Guilds? Yes, there are lots of young people with degrees. But degrees in what? I'll leave it to others to comment further. smile


If you don't inspect ... don't expect.