Nuffield Health
Nuffield Health is a healthcare charity. They run facilities across the UK, including hospitals, clinics and gyms.
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Rating based on 523 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Nuffield Health
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Nuffield Health pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
52% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are ÂŁ13.45 per hour, and ÂŁ14.80 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Nuffield Health pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
39% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Everyone is paid the same, whatever their age
Do Nuffield Health pay the same regardless of age?
Yes, people under the age of 21 get paid the same as those above 21.
See what Nuffield Health pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 21s is the same as those above 21.Based on data from 110 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and June 2026.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Nuffield Health get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
64% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Most people get sick pay
Do Nuffield Health pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
71% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
At a minimum, everyone is entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from the government. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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The job rarely spills into unpaid time
Do jobs at Nuffield Health spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn’t usually spill into unpaid time.
How we know this
29% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Nuffield Health?
Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 24% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 15% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 22% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 39% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Nuffield Health worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Most people get a choice of shifts
Do Nuffield Health workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
93% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Easy to change shifts
How easy is it for Nuffield Health workers to change shifts?
Most people find it easy to change shifts.
How we know this
67% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Nuffield Health?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
79% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Nuffield Health managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
69% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Nuffield Health?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
76% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Most students say it’s good
Is a Nuffield Health job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
98% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and June 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working at Nuffield Health good if you’re a parent or carer?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
37% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and June 2026.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Nuffield Health feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
81% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Nuffield Health get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
82% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Nuffield Health?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
49% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Nuffield Health enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
76% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Nuffield Health recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
42% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Nuffield Health?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
34% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Nuffield Health?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Nuffield Health head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
75% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Nuffield Health is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
34% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
How Nuffield Health ranks
Nuffield Health ranks joint 30th to work for out of healthcare providers.
- 30= Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
- 30= Nuffield Health
- 30= Practice Plus Group
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 30 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 7 June 2026.
Pay ranges at Nuffield Health
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ÂŁ12.00-12.94 per hour
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ÂŁ10.73-12.41 per hour
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ÂŁ23.8k-31.9k per year
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ÂŁ23.5k-27.0k per year
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ÂŁ26.0k-31.0k per year
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ÂŁ11.02-12.55 per hour
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ÂŁ12.01-16.83 per hour
Nuffield Health job reviews
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Best thing
Flexibility
My line manager
Environment and teamWorst thing
Unrealistic expectations by head office
Head office unaware of site challenges
IT appliances and technology not fit for purpose
Makes simple tasks very hardOperations manager at Nuffield Health, March 2025
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Best thing
I’ve made new friends and learnt about a new role
Worst thing
The time it takes for me to get there, that I have to pay 8ÂŁ a day for parking
Administrator at Nuffield Health, November 2023
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Handy to know
Based on 83 Nuffield Health employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 41 Nuffield Health employees
What contracts are people on?
Based on 40 Nuffield Health employees