Buckinghamshire Trust named one of the best places for satisfaction in NHS Staff Survey results

Results from the 2025/26 NHS Staff Survey show that the trust in Buckinghamshire was in the top 20 of all acute and community trusts for staff engagement and in the top three for looking after the health and wellbeing of its staff.

NHS data shows that more than 4,500 workers participated in the survey. Buckinghamshire NHS Trust scored highly for its compassionate leadership and flexible working arrangements.

A spokesperson for the trust said: “These results reflect the compassion, professionalism and commitment colleagues show every day as well as a continued, relentless focus by the trust on looking after its staff through dedicated wellbeing programmes and resources to support their physical and mental health."

The trust was disappointed with feedback regarding the number of discrimination incidents staff said they experienced at work. This was cited as an area where it needs to take action to force change. Workload pressures, including the high proportion of colleagues working unpaid additional hours, also remain a concern, the trust conceded.

Bridget O’Kelly, chief people officer, said: “I want to thank every colleague who shared their views. I am extremely proud of the progress we’ve made — especially in teamwork, wellbeing and flexible working — but the findings also make clear where we must go further. Tackling discrimination and ensuring everyone feels safe, respected and valued is an absolute priority. Together, we will build on our strengths and continue creating an even better, more inclusive place to work.”

The trust is working with staff and unions to develop an action plan in response to the survey.