Anual NHS Staff Survey Reveals both Stress and Happiness
A yearly NHS Staff Survey has revealed that 1 in 4 dentists suffer with stress, with 13 percent said to have fallen victim to bullying or harassment from their patients and 10 percent becoming victims of discrimination.
Other problems including a large proportion of dental staff working unpaid hours, with 87 percent saying they are not paid for the extra hours they work.
On the positive side the poll also found that 95 percent of NHS dentists were very happy in their jobs and felt they were making a positive difference to peoples’ health and 89 percent said they also felt appreciated by their work colleagues.
73 percent noted their satisfaction with the quality of work and patient care they provide, but it is hoped that this figure can be worked upon and improved.
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley commented on the survey and results, saying,
“The number of staff happy with the standard of care remains stable, with some foundation trusts performing to a very high standard. Too many trusts continue to have less favourable levels of recommendation to family and friends. The NHS should use this as a basis for seeing improvement in the service we deliver for patients in the future.”
The survey was taken by 134,967 NHS staff, which included mental health workers, paramedics, dentists and pharmacists.
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