South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
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DismissSouth London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS foundation trust based in London, England, which specialises in mental health.
slam.nhs.ukRating based on 12 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
92% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Good
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Most people get sick pay
Do South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Hours and flexibility
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Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
80% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Good
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
91% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
36% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
40% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Good
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
82% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and April 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
58% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
36% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
91% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
55% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
How South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust ranks
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust ranks joint 98th to work for out of NHS trusts.
- 98= The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust
- 98= South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
- 104= Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 23 April 2025.
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust job reviews
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Best thing
I work with some fantastic colleagues
Worst thing
You’re respected according to your salary amount
Executive assistant at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, March 2024
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Best thing
Nothing
Worst thing
Staff
Management
The location, basically everythingTrainee nursing associate at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, December 2023
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 12 South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust employees