In article <[log in to unmask]>, Fred
Cartwright <[log in to unmask]> writes
>I think the simple answer is a minimum of 7. Even then
>it is not something I would want to spend my working
>life doing. One of the problems with the NHS is the
>undervaluing of night work. Not just for doctors. Our
>receptionists are paid the same rates for nights and
>the managers wonder why they are having trouble
>recruiting!
Couldn't agree more. As one of the grubby oily rags that has chosen the
staff grade path, I am grateful not to have to work nights. However, I'm
not to proud to, and would consider any reasonable proposition. Please
note REASONABLE: 12 hours off on a wednesday daytime in lieu of 12 hours
on a saturday or sunday daytime is NOT reasonable. Whether the
recompense is financial or by way of extra time off in lieu is a
personal thing, but there MUST be some recognition of the impact of
onerous out-of-hours. I shout equally loudly for whoever is doing out of
hours: the engineers as well as the oily rags.
Dr G Ray
A&E
Sussex
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