Benefits of Working Here

As an employee of the Foundation Trust you are a key part of the Team and our success. Our main purpose is to provide excellent clinical care to our patients. As your employer, it is important to us that you feel appreciated and valued. Below is a list of some of our staff benefits:

• Initial 27 days Annual leave excluding bank holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme - www.nhspa.gov.uk
• NHS Discounts – NHS staff are entitled to a number of high street discounts www.nhsdiscounts.com
• Key Worker Housing – you may be eligible for assistance to either rent or buy a property under the Key Worker Living Scheme – www.homesinhants.co.uk
• Personal Development Plan – we have an annual appraisal system which should include the development of a personal developmental plan
• Work Life Balance – the Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work – life balance amongst its staff and there are a range of different leave and flexible working options available
• Equality and Diversity – the Foundation Trust has a clear commitment to ‘ensuring that in our practice as an employer, all our employees are treated with dignity and respect and given equal opportunity and encouragement to progress and develop within the organisation, according to their potential.’
• Childcare – we recognise the difficulty of trying to balance parenthood with working in a Trust that provides 24hr care everyday. There are two nurseries within the Hospital vicinity, both offer subsidised prices for all NHS employees. They can provide care for babies through to pre-school children, please ask for more.
• Accommodation – we have a high standard of accommodation which is managed for us by Servite housing.
• Library – we have a healthcare library which is based on site in the Ark and is free to all BNHFT employees
• Relocation Policy – we are in the process of updating our relocating policy and help with relocation may be available.  For more information please contact HR
• Counselling Service – a free confidential and independent counselling service is available to all BNHFT staff
• Car parking and Travel – our on-site staff car park is free of charge (only a deposit required for a permit). Information for bus timetables can be found at : www.stagecoachbus.com/south/
• BNHFT listed in the NT in the top 100 best places to work as a nurse.