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Employment contracts
Most ward managers can appoint their staff. Each ward will have an agreed budget for skill-mix of nurses and nurse assistants
- If staff shortages are severe, hospitals may offer incentives these can be of a financial or educational nature
Agency staff- Many nurses choose to work freelance, often because better hourly rates and are disillusioned with the healthcare system
- There are no sickness benefits or pension benefits
- Hourly rates for working in critical care can be £25-30/hour during week ends and night shifts