NHS Staff criticised as "lazy,unproductive,obstinate,millitant & agressive"

[JFKvsNixon]

They wouldn’t get away with it in a private company, these figures are from 2007 but I would be surprised if things have changed.

 

Perhaps if we stopped putting a lot of the public sector workers in buildings full of sick people, having to witness personal tragedies on a daily basis the sickness absence rates may improve.

[Grandad.Malky]

Perhaps if we stopped putting a lot of the public sector workers in buildings full of sick people, having to witness personal tragedies on a daily basis the sickness absence rates may improve.

 

That may be relevant in “some” cases but then again people working in the private sector can have arduous conditions to put up with.

[JFKvsNixon]

That may be relevant in “some” cases but then again people working in the private sector can have arduous conditions to put up with.

 

It would be interesting to see what these people sick levels were.

[mossdog]

Sounds about right for anyone that as become institutionalised in any job.

Totally agree!............you only have to think about hassles with large service company staff that can make life miserable for you over small queries.Because they are faceless at the end of a phone they sometimes delight in making life awkward for customers.

Just try canceling an account with some of them,even when you are perfectly entitled to do so. As for NHS staff, I have had some excellent service but also very bad service.....................just like restaurants really.

I think some staff in certain jobs forget that they are there to serve the public not despise them as some appear to do,although having worked in retail for many years,I fully understand that the general public can severely test you at times but!........................that's what you get paid for,and if you can't stand the heat in the kitchen.......

[Grandad.Malky]

It would be interesting to see what these people sick levels were.

 

As the figures are averages I would assume it all comes out in the wash.

 

auto98uk There are very few private sector jobs where you watch people die every day.

There are very few public sector jobs where you watch people die every day, in fact there are very few nurses that see people die every day if that’s what you were suggesting.

[Smithster]

I have had a continuous health problem since last may and I have made several visits to the RHH now. My experience has shown me that the people I have dealt with are lazy, arrogant and obstructive.

 

Not once has one doctor or specialist (I've seen about 4 different ones now) at any point actually taken the time to listen to my symptoms and attempt to diagnose the actual problem. in fact, 14 months after I first went to visit my GP and one pointless surgical procedure later, they still don't know what the problem is because they have never taken the time to make a proper diagnosis. Every time it's just a case of "try this prescription and see if it works".

 

Every time I go back for a follow-up appointment, I cannot escape the feeling that the doctor/specialist just wants to get me in and out of his/her office as quickly as possible so they can move on to the next sheep.. Sorry - patient. Now I know why people in hospitals are called patients, because the NHS are stretching my patience to the absolute limit.

 

Sorry to say but I think this bloke is correct in his assessment. That's not to say that all NHS employees fit this pigeon-hole, no doubt there are a lot who are hard-working and dedicated, but a fair percentage of them do.

[Daven]

I have had a continuous health problem since last may and I have made several visits to the RHH now. My experience has shown me that the people I have dealt with are lazy, arrogant and obstructive.

 

Not once has one doctor or specialist (I've seen about 4 different ones now) at any point actually taken the time to listen to my symptoms and attempt to diagnose the actual problem. in fact, 14 months after I first went to visit my GP and one pointless surgical procedure later, they still don't know what the problem is because they have never taken the time to make a proper diagnosis. Every time it's just a case of "try this prescription and see if it works".

 

Every time I go back for a follow-up appointment, I cannot escape the feeling that the doctor/specialist just wants to get me in and out of his/her office as quickly as possible so they can move on to the next sheep.. Sorry - patient. Now I know why people in hospitals are called patients, because the NHS are stretching my patience to the absolute limit.

 

Sorry to say but I think this bloke is correct in his assessment. That's not to say that all NHS employees fit this pigeon-hole, no doubt there are a lot who are hard-working and dedicated, but a fair percentage of them do.

Make an appointment to see your consultant by ringing his secretary. If you have issues with the hospital it's up to YOU to make a complaint thay you're not satisfied with the treatment you are receiving - no one else can do that for you and unless you DO complain then the medical staff aren't aware that you're dissatisfied with your treatment.

Failing that, get in touch with PALS through the RHH switchboard and they will look into your complaints.

It's rather unfair to diss the RHH on an open forum without making any enquiries into your complaints first.

[Smithster]

Make an appointment to see your consultant by ringing his secretary. If you have issues with the hospital it's up to YOU to make a complaint thay you're not satisfied with the treatment you are receiving - no one else can do that for you and unless you DO complain then the medical staff aren't aware that you're dissatisfied with your treatment.

Failing that, get in touch with PALS through the RHH switchboard and they will look into your complaints.

It's rather unfair to diss the RHH on an open forum without making any enquiries into your complaints first.

 

I'm only expressing my opinion based on my experiences as far as it is relevant to this discussion. It's not like I'm naming and shaming anyone. I deliberately haven't even mentioned which department I have been dealing with.

 

Thanks for the advice though. I do want to make a formal complaint about the fact that I was put forward for a surgical procedure that was completely unnecessary as it was never going to solve my problem I have since found out, and I wasn't sure how to go about it.

[Lucifer]

According to the Star tonight, David Forster policy & strategy director at Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust criticised the NHS in an online discussion (Facebook) for employing "too many who are lazy, unproductive, obstinate, millitant, aggressive at every turn". He went on to claim some employees "couldn't secure a job anywhere outside the bloated public service where mediocrity is too often shielded by weak & unprincipled HR policies"

 

Now why would he say that?

 

It's strange how many hospital staff appear to be obese as well, not a good advertr for the NHS.

[Daven]

It's strange how many hospital staff appear to be obese as well, not a good advertr for the NHS.

 

I can't argue with that - but no more than the average percentage of the general population I would guess. I do agree that those working in the NHS should set an example though.