What does the NHS staff survey tell us about the changing behaviours and motivation of health care staff?

Researchers from the independent health and social care think tank the Nuffield Trust explored data from 20 years of the NHS England Staff Survey to see if the experiences and motivations of clinical staff varied by age. The study is the first to examine how survey responses have changed over time between different age groups.

New analysis released today reveals how early careers clinical staff in the NHS have become more stressed and unhappy over the past decade, with over half of young workers now made ill through workplace stress. The analysis raises fresh concerns around staff morale and ensuring the health service workforce is fit for the future.