Be salary savvy, but consider your holistic needs

A recent demand for nurses, allied healthcare professionals, and heads of departments has become apparent across the healthcare industry in the United Kingdom, with employers locked in a battleground competing for the best talent.

Within the independent healthcare sector, we are seeing a surge in the introduction of new and improved employee benefits. To retain top performers and attract external talent there are significant amounts of investment taking place to define and communicate their employee value proposition (EVP) and a stronger awareness of the importance to create a great candidate experience.

As a result, there has never been a better time to pursue a career in healthcare or make a career move. When navigating the job market, the gross salary will be a determining factor, however if you are working 40 hours a week or more, you have other needs to consider.

The healthcare industry is seeing a rise of the ‘savvy candidate’ that considers not only the gross salary but the work commute, company culture, aligned values, and professional development.

At Fertility Talent, we support this approach and actively encourage job seekers to consider their holistic needs when pursuing a career move. As a job can affect your physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being, it is crucial to find a good company fit, benefiting both for the individual and employer. 

From commencement of the recruitment process,  a potential employer will ask a series of specific interview questions when assessing the needs of the candidates. Been transparent from the offset with a clear set of expectations prevents wastage of everyone’s time whilst ensuring the needs of both parties are fulfilled.

Consider your holistic needs and map out the monetary value of your current benefits package to compare with what is being offered and any associated financial loss.

Top tips!

1.      Map out the monetary value of your current pay award so you can compare the benefits on offer and review any associated financial loss.

2.      Consider the variables that will impact your holistic needs.

3.      Qualify the salary on offer at the start of the recruitment process. There is nothing more frustrating for an employer than when the recruitment process fails at the offer stage because of budget constraints not meeting the candidates undisclosed salary expectations.

4.      Do not assume that the employer will match your salary expectation. Negotiating salaries is a skill that requires effective communication and diplomacy, not possessed by all hiring managers. This is your career move; it is your job to manage this effectively!

Find out how Fertility Talent can support your next career move, call us on 01904 230002