Main reason for leaving previous job to join NHS Direct
| Reason given | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Unhappy or frustrated in previous role | 157 | 23 |
| Wanted improvement in grade, conditions or job security | 140 | 21 |
| Wanted to be part of something innovative, challenging or nurse led | 112 | 16 |
| Wanted to use skills or develop new skills | 56 | 8 |
| Needed a break from previous specialty | 45 | 7 |
| Wanted to return to nursing or NHS | 15 | 2 |
| Wanted a safe working environment | 11 | 2 |
| Still in previous job as well as NHS Direct post | 76 | 11 |
| Other | 32 | 5 |
| Missing | 38 | 6 |
| All nurses | 682 | 100 |