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Table 1 Participant characteristics

From: Exploring the relationship between cultural and structural workforce issues and retention of nurses in general practice (GenRet): a qualitative interview study

Participant Demographic Data n (%)

Gender

Female

35 (85.4)

Male

6 (14.6)

Ethnicity (self-defined)

White British

25 (61)

White Irish

2 (4.9)

White Northern Irish

1 (2.4)

White European

1 (2.4)

White Welsh

3 (7.3)

Black British

1 (2.4)

White Indo-Caribbean

1 (2.4)

Black

1 (2.4)

British Indian

2 (4.9)

British Asian

1 (2.4)

Mixed

1 (2.4)

Black African

1 (2.4)

Mixed White

1 (2.4)

Country of Work

England

35 (85.4)

Wales

6 (14.6)

Age range

20–29

4 (9.8)

30–39

8 (19.5)

40–49

12 (29.3)

50–59

12 (29.3)

60–70

5 (12.2)

Qualifications

Registered Nurse (Registered General Nurse)

7 (17.1)

Registered Nurse (Diploma)

5 (12.2)

Registered Nurse (BSc)

16 (39)

Registered Nurse (Registered Sick Children’s Nurse)

1 (2.4)

Registered Nurse (MSc/PGDip)

2 (4.9)

Registered Nurse (NOT STATED)

4 (9.8)

Advanced Nurse Practitioner (MSc/ PGDip)

9 (22)

Non-Medical Prescriber

10 (24.4)

Foundation degree (Nursing Associate/Assistant Practitioner)

4 (9.8)

Health Care Assistant Level 3/4

3 (7.3)

Other MSc/MA

7 (17.1)

Other Batchelor’s degree

4 (9.8)

Other post graduate qualifications

9 (22)

Not Applicable (not a nurse/nursing team member)

2 (4.9)

Registered Nurse (Years Qualified)

1–9

6 (14.6)

10–19

6 (14.6)

20–29

5 (12.2)

30–39

9 (21.2)

40–49

4 (9.8)

Not stated

2 (4.9)

Registered Nursing Associate/Assistant Practitioner

1-9YRS: 3 (7.3) 10–20 YRS: 1 (2.4)

Health Care Assistant

1–9 years: 3 (7.3)

Not Applicable(not a nurse/nursing team member)

2 (4.9)

Role

General Practice Nurse

10 (24.4)

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

6 (14.6)

Registered Nursing Associate/Assistant Practitioner

4 (9.8)

Health Care Assistant

3 (7.3)

Trainee Advanced Nurse Practitioner (currently General Practice Nurse)

4 (9.8)

General Practice Nurse/Advanced Nurse Practitioner combined role

3 (7.3)

Nurse Leader

7 (17.1)

Other Primary Care Role

1 (2.4)

Not Applicable

2 (4.9)

Employment Status

In general practice

23 (56.9)

Left general practice

3 (7.3)

Retired (early)

1 (2.4)

Retired early and returned (different role)

3 (7.3)

Left for another role in Primary Care

2 (4.9)

Nurse Leader

7 (17.1)

Not applicable

2 (4.9)

Pay/Agenda for Change Equivalent (2024)

Band 3 (£11.67-£12.45/hour)

2 (4.9)

Band 4 (£12.86 -£14.21)

6 (14.6)

Band 5 (£14.53-£17.69)

2 (4.9)

Band 6 (£18.10–21.80)

6 (14.6)

Band 7 (£22.37-£25.60)

9 (22)

Band 8a (£26.06-£29.33)

5 (12.2)

Band 8b (£30.16-£35.04)

1 (2.4)

Band 8c (£36.01–41.50)

1 (2.4)

Band 8d (£42.74-£49.29)

1 (2.4)

Band 9

2 (4.9) (Nurse leaders)

Not Applicable

5 (12.2)

Not stated

1 (2.4)