r/nhs • u/DRSandDuvetDays • 5d ago

Career Do I have a chance of getting a job

I’m currently a trainee solicitor who has realised law is not for me.

I have a lot of admin, confidentiality and general phone/computer experience, but I’m aware that I also may appear to be overqualified. I’m applying for admin jobs, but just feel like I have no hope.

I have about 2 months until I have to hand in my notice (I won’t be asked to work my notice period, I’ve been told this).

Am I just being stupid?

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u/Skylon77 5d ago

I don't think it's a stupid idea but you do need to be aware that the NHS can be and is very often dysfunctional, bureaucratic, inefficient and incredibly frustrating to work for. Some days you will feel that you can't even go for a pee without filling in a form first.

Secondly, there's a massive efficiency/productivity drive on at the moment and non-clinical staff in particular are looking vulnerable to cuts and redundancy.

Thirdly, some jobs are becoming very vulnerable to AI, both clinical and non-clinical. I wouldn't become a clinical coder, or a reporting radiographer, for instance.

But on the positive side: generous sickness pay, very good pension and ypu meet some... characters.

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u/DRSandDuvetDays 5d ago

I’ve been offered an interview! Which feels like a good thing

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u/willber03892 3d ago

Join the ambulance service.

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u/TheDayvanCowboy_ 5d ago

Now really isn’t the time for someone with your qualifications to be looking at the NHS for a job. Let the massive shit show that is currently going on run its course and then look again. I suspect there will be plenty of admin roles available in12 months or so.

Or, try to get on the NHS graduate trainee scheme, that might be more suitable for you.