Is NHS a good company to work for as a Programme Manager?

Programme Manager professionals working at NHS have rated their employer with 4.0 out of 5 stars in 26 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of NHS employees being 3.7 out of 5 stars. Search open Programme Manager Jobs at NHS now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Programme Manager interview questions at NHS .

Does NHS pay Programme Manager employees well?

Programme Manager professionals rate their compensation and benefits at NHS with 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 26 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 6.2% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Programme Manager salaries at NHS.

What are the top reviewed jobs at NHS?

Registered Nurse (689) , Doctor (628) , Administrative Assistant (473) , Administrator (241) , Healthcare Assistant (202) , Project Manager (187) , Receptionist (170) , Administrative (160) , Physiotherapist (158) , Nurse (154) , Biomedical Scientist (148) , Pharmacist (141) , Medical Doctor (135) , Manager (131) , Medical Secretary (128)

What are the pros of working at NHS according to real employee reviews?

"Ability to train on many different areas Progression through the bands Stable and good pension 3 days a week on wards" ((in 904 reviews)); "The people are nice and supportive" ((in 682 reviews)); "Lovely team and great joh" ((in 459 reviews)); "Good work life balance and being in the public sector makes the chance of a dismissal smaller" ((in 283 reviews)); "Overall I think the benefits are good but all depends on where you work and who you work with" ((in 265 reviews))

What are the cons of working at NHS according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and expected to do basically everything and learn everything in short period of time" ((in 933 reviews)); "High demand for very few spaces in hospitals and surgeries and sometimes long hours but definitely worth it in the end." ((in 735 reviews)); "Poor management and issues with rosters" ((in 498 reviews)); "Salary is low and not helpful" ((in 353 reviews)); "Low pay and long hours" ((in 187 reviews))

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NHS Programme Manager reviews

4.0

69% would recommend to a friend

(26 total reviews)

Amanda Pritchard

92% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

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Programme Manager employees have rated NHS with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 26 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Programme Manager professionals have a good working experience there. NHS is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Programme Manager professionals compared to other employers within the Gesundheitswesen industry (3.4 stars).

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26 reviews

5.0

Jul 19, 2025

Programme manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Transparency in NHS pay scales

Cons

No specific cons to mention

5.0

Apr 23, 2025

Where people, values and leadership matters

Programme manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Values led -Differences can be made on varying scales -Partnerships and collaboration can thrive -Growth, innovation and improvement live

Cons

Complex, Volatile, Uncertain Often politicised so necessary to see through these and remember the core purposes and our roles with a system of partnership and collaboration.

3.0

Feb 17, 2025

Good place to work

Programme manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work Good environment Real life positive impact

Cons

Low pay rate Inefficient workforce/systems

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