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As an EX NHS engineer who would like to return to the joys of the NHS, pension being the main reason.

Can anyone explain to me why it is almost impossible to get more than the bottom of the payscale?

Now from the various AFC 6's I have seen they ask for loads of years of experience and all the bells and whistle's etc etc.. Of which I have a full score sheet..But when it comes to the crunch, I am told.. ermm sorry mate we can only give you the bottom of the scale we are tied by AFC!!!

Now call me stupid (and I have been many times.. thick skinned now!) but wasn't AFC supposed to be a way of recruiting and retaining people.. or have I missed the point.. or the reality of the situation?

Just a thought as I while away my bank holiday..

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As you've already put time in with the NHS, Mark, you must already know the truth about AfC. Please spare us the "joys" of dragging it all out again here! Enough already!

They same "you should never go back", Mate. In this case I would say that's probably good advice! smile

PS: Yeah, it's raining here too (of course)!


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coolAs I have never worked in the NHS and i am not being funny when asking - What is AFC?

DW - It's not a Bank Holiday where i am today and have to work!

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Sometimes it's better to remain in the Dark, Darth. But if you really want to know (and have a few hours to spare) ... better check-out this little lot! smile


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:)Cheers mate - Will have a look but if it gets to much i will go back harrassing the "Whalley" - I am sure you know what I mean!

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The lesser of two evils? wink


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Originally Posted By: Mark.E
Now call me stupid (and I have been many times.. thick skinned now!) but wasn't AFC supposed to be a way of recruiting and retaining people.. or have I missed the point.. or the reality of the situation?
The point of AFC was supposed to be that the someone doing the same job got the same pay and had a correlation to other jobs. It didn't do anything for recruiting and retaining, that what recruitment and retention premium was created for.

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Has any EBME tech ever received the recruitment and retention premium ? Or is that a silly question?


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I doubt it. Most departments do not struggle to recruit. If any offer it, I would suspect it would be more remote hospitals. I also expect Linac engineers to get R&R soon as there is a shortage of them.


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Anyway, I agree with Geoff, enough of this subject......... Enough


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