Pay and conditions
Following implementation of the new NHS terms and conditions, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement for all staff who join us of 27 days for a full year. This increases to 29 days after five years' service and 33 days after 10 years.
NHS Pension scheme
An important and valuable staff benefit, the benefits of the NHS Pension Scheme include:
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A pension and tax free lump sum when you retire
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Life assurance cover
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Voluntary early retirement benefits
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Ill health retirement benefits
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Redundancy benefits
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Family benefits
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Option to increase your benefits.
Further information is available on the NHS Pensions website at www.nhspa.gov.uk
Executive Mentoring Scheme
The Trustwide Executive Mentoring Scheme was launched in August 2011, building on the tremendous success of the Chief Executive Mentoring Scheme and the Executive Mentoring Programme which focused on Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) colleagues.
The scheme has now been extended to include all groups who are currently under-represented in more senior roles in the Trust, whilst still retaining a focus on BME staff. It offers mentees the opportunity to be mentored by an Executive Director or trained mentor and to experience a number of career development opportunities (e.g. shadowing of Executive colleagues and attending high level meetings, including the Trust Board) to inspire staff to reach their true potential.
Since the first incepton of the Mentoring Scheme in 2007, the Executive Graduates have continued to grow from strength to strength.
Read more about the Menoring Scheme in the BME Mentoring Scheme Report and BME Mentoring: A Lasting Legacy.
Childcare
We know that juggling a career and a young family is never easy, and are committed to overcoming issues associated with employee childcare. We have in place a number of family friendly policies, and employ a dedicated Childcare Co-ordinator, who is able to provide advice and information on childcare provision, our childcare voucher scheme and our day nursery at Rampton Hospital.
Flexible working
A range of flexible working opportunities are available. Arrangements include self-rostering, job share, term-time working annualised hours, career breaks and flexi-time arrangements.
Training and development
The Trust and its partners will offer opportunities to extend personal and professional skills through a wide range of developmental opportunities which include supervision, time to reflect and develop their full potential, including leadership and team working skills.
Working for us, you will have access to a comprehensive framework of development which includes,
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A core induction
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Health and safety and other essential training
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A range of programmes to help clinical staff to update their professional skills
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Leadership Development Programme
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Accredited competency-based training programmes at Degree and Diploma level
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IT and Health Informatics training
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A range of NVQ programmes
A number of courses delivered by The East Midlands Leadership Academy are also available to staff.
Long service & retirement awards
A range of gifts is offered for eligible staff in recognition of commitment, contribution and achievement.
Recognition awards
An annual ceremony takes place called Outstanding Service Contribution and Recognition Scheme (OSCARS) which acknowledges particular contributions of individuals and service teams in the delivery of innovative, accessible and high quality services. Find out more about the OSCARS.
Access to Occupational Health services
The Trust provides a comprehensive Occupational Health service to all staff. A full range of services can be accessed including pre-employment health assessments, night worker assessments, immunisation programmes, health and safety advice, health surveillance and infection control.
NHS Discounts
NHS Discounts is an independent discount resource for NHS employees. Staff can register and get discounts on services and a range of products. For more information, visit NHS Discounts.
