Staff benefits

We value our staff so much, which is why we offer an extensive range of employee benefits, including:

Universal benefits

• annual leave: 27 days (plus bank holidays) upon commencement to the NHS then raising to 33 days after 10 years’ service
• family friendly policies
• Staff Networks: Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic (BAME) network; Ability network; LGBTQ+ network; Working Carers network, Menopause network
• long service awards
• maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• free car parking at Trust sites

Health and wellbeing

• Occupational health service
• Fast-track physio
• Free confidential advice and support service, available 24-7, 365 days a year for staff and families. Face to face counselling also available for employees
• Cheshire & Mersey Resilience Hub: self-help resources and mental wellbeing support
• Supportive approach to making reasonable adjustments and working closely with third party support such as Access to Work

Financial wellbeing

Retail

• Vivup wellbeing and benefits provider
• Health Service Discounts website
• Blue Light Card membership
• Discounts from local and national retailers using ID badge

Health and lifestyle

• Discount on gym memberships
• Eye care vouchers
• Wagestream app – instant access to a percentage of your pay before payday; track and save your money
• Travel to work discount schemes and travel loans

Salary sacrifice

• Cycle to work/bike scheme
• Car lease schemes
• Public transport loan scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• Vivup white goods and technology

NHS pension scheme

• Employee contribution approx. 8% dependent on salary
• Employer contribution approx. 20%
• Life assurance
• Ill health retirement benefits
• Flexible retirement options

Work-life balance

Flexible working

• Compressed hours
• Part-time working
• Term time only working
• Agile working
• Job share opportunities

Career development

• Leadership Qualities Framework
• Leadership Development Opportunities
• Apprenticeships & Professional Development