Take a look at our example MoodSenses below for inspiration. We have included follow-up Trickles if you want to dig deeper on an important topic.

Once you have chosen a MoodSense topic to explore, you can use our step-by-step instructions on Creating a MoodSense and our guidance on Using MoodSense effectively to get the most out of this feature.

Note: MoodSenses are designed to provide constructive, helpful feedback. Each organisation is unique and we understand some examples may not align with your organisation's objectives. The below MoodSenses are for inspirational purposes to demonstrate the different ways they can be used.

🌡 I feel able to contribute to improvements in my workplace.

🌡 l feel that I have a voice regarding everyday issues and challenges at (Trust).

💧 How do you think we could involve everyone better in improving the workplace here at (Trust)?

💧🔍 I am frustrated that no-one seems to listen to our concerns as junior doctors about our working environment - does anyone else feel the same?

🌡 I am able to engage in honest communication about the challenges we face at (Trust).

💧 Any ideas on how we could communicate more effectively about the challenges we face here at (Trust)?

💧 What is the most challenging thing for you and/or your team currently?

🌡 My workload is manageable.

💧 Our recent MoodSense showed that workloads are not currently manageable. Please share your experiences here + what you feel are the main issues for you.

💧🔍 I’m struggling with my workload at the moment! Are there any plans to recruit more staff to help with this short term?

🌡 I would recommend (Trust) as a good place to work.

💧 What could we do to make working with us better? You can use the "remain anonymous" tick box in the comments if you want to.

🌡 I enjoy my job and am happy in my role.

💧 What changes do you think would help to make your job more enjoyable?

🌡 I feel that I am making a positive difference to patient outcomes.

🌡 I am aware of how my contribution impacts on my patients.

💧 Do you feel you are making a difference in your role as a trainee doctor? Please share your thoughts here (anonymously if you wish).

🌡 I feel supported by my immediate team/department.

💧 ____% feel unsupported by their immediate team. We want to change this. Please share your thoughts here (anonymously if you wish).

💧 Can you share a story of what you or your team has achieved together over the past month that has made you proud?

🌡 I am treated with kindness and compassion by my colleagues/team/seniors.

💧 How do you think we can be more compassionate + understanding of our colleagues when under pressure? All suggestions + thoughts welcome here.

🌡 I feel valued/am treated with respect by my colleagues/team/seniors.

💧 What would make you feel more appreciated and valued at work? Feel free to reply anonymously.

💧 __% do not feel respected at work. Please comment here about your experiences so that we can work on improving this together.

🌡 I receive recognition for my work from colleagues/team/seniors.

💧 Please finish this sentence. "To feel fulfilled and thrive at my work, I need..."

💧🔍 Are there any suggestions to support recognition for all of the hard work we do everyday in this job - its relentless!

🌡 I feel able to ask for help if I am under pressure, tired or not feeling well.

💧 Please finish this sentence. "To feel energised and to thrive at my work, I need..."

🌡 I have all the equipment I need to do my job safely and well.

💧 We are aware that equipment shortages are an issue on some wards - could you please feedback your experiences so that we can look into this.

💧🔍 Every day is a struggle to source the equipment I need to do my job - can this please be addressed urgently? Anyone else feel this way?

🌡 I am happy with my induction, including resources provided.

💧 Regarding induction, what is something you wish you had known when you first started at (Trust)?

💧 Are you satisfied with your induction training? Please share your thoughts and suggestions for issues and improvements here!

🌡 I am happy with the training support I receive.

🌡 My clinical supervision is appropriate.

💧 From the latest MoodSense result, we can see that there could be improvements in training comms. What can we do differently?

🌡 I am happy with my career opportunities at present.

🌡 I feel able to progress in my training and career whilst maintaining a healthy and balanced personal life.

💧 Are you happy with the opportunities for professional and personal growth at (trust)? __% said we can do better (MoodSense result).

🌡 I am happy with the access I have to training resources.

💧 Has anyone experienced issues trying to access online educational or training events from the website?

🌡 How have you found your first 6 weeks at [NHS Trust]

💧 There was a mix of responses to our latest MoodSense. We want to improve your experience at [NHS Trust], it would really help us to know what has worked well and what could be improved on.

🌡 I am able to take regular breaks during my working day.

💧 ____% of you said you weren’t getting regular breaks - can you tell us what the specific blockers are here so that we can try to find a solution?

💧🔍 I am not getting breaks during my day and I feel exhausted by the end of it - it needs to change!

🌡 I am able to take a lunch break to eat during the day.

🌡 I have access to hot drinks and nutritious food at work.

💧 How could food/catering be improved at this hospital site? I would especially welcome positive ideas for change to take forward.

🌡 I am happy with my work-life balance.

💧 What do you do to achieve good work/life balance? What are your tips and suggestions? Please share them here.

🌡 I feel supported to manage stress and burnout.

🌡 I am suffering from burnout/fatigue because of my workload.

💧 ___% of people are suffering burnout/fatigue (last MoodSense vote). Please let us know here how we can support you as we want to address this as a priority.

🌡 I am offered wellbeing and mental health support regularly as a trainee doctor.

🌡 I have good access to mental health resources at work.

💧 Given the MoodSense response regarding access to mental health resources, what could we provide or do to improve our support around this?

🌡 I have been made aware of wellbeing and mental health support at induction.

💧 We are aware that you have not received wellbeing support info which we will share soon. Is there anything else you felt was missing from your induction?

💧🔍 I have no idea how to access wellbeing resources - should this not be provided when we start?

🌡 I have access to rest and wellbeing spaces.

💧 We are aware that access to rest spaces is limited. Please let us know your thoughts + needs regarding this as it’s important we resolve this.

We hope you have found this helpful - have a go at creating your own MoodSense now! And remember to follow up positive results with a Shout About and negative results with a Trickle to fully engage your people in driving improvements in the workplace.