Nursing Times’ Post

Self scheduling has been around in the US and Canada for at least 25 years. What is the point of ‘new studies’ for something that has been tried, tested, studied and successfully implemented for over a generation?

Implemented this in 2000 reduced staff sickness increased satisfaction and retention

This made me laugh. Bank Staff at my hospital are bring bullied and know doubt soon intimidated into signing a bank contract that forces us to apparently be moved to wards we didn't even pick ourselves  . You can't call me bank if I'm being forced elsewhere . Unfortunately choice doesn't actually exsist apparently in my hospital.  Goes without saying I won't be signing 

There is so much research into this area available, a level of autonomy is something we need as humans to thrive. Any Trust which fails to offer elements of choice and flexibility will inevitably lose people…

They should give a choice to work 12 or 8 hours for senior nurses .

No surprises its simple really ,happy staff,happy patient. Stress is a major contribution to staff and work /life balance.

I couldn’t agree more. Many of us have worked on wards where someone does the shift rostering and 1 or 2 requests are allowed per month. That means your entire life is controlled by work - completely unhealthy and outdated in this day and age.

It works beautifully .. I used to work in the NHS I work in San Fransisco now and in my hospital, we work 8 hour shifts, days, evenings and nights. We all chose our positions and I’ve been there nearly 17 years and others there much much longer.