Nationally agreed rates under Agenda For Change would appear to have been thrown out of the window.
The establishing of Foundation NHS Trusts appears to have been a cunning plan which allows Trusts more freedom over the way they raise and spend revenue.
We have all seen the way the nationally agreed job profiles have been modified and hybridised to fit a local requirement.
The pay you receive will be affected by the region in which you work (not live).
In theory, for some this will increasingly require a larger commute to maintain your standard of living, but dont worry about that, increased fuel prices will eat into any surplus cash earned...
Good last point Gordo! The public sector represents the biggest employers in the country, staff with less disposable income means less money into the local economy. Start of a downward spiral for other local business's including shops etc.
