NHS Pension Scheme

The NHS Pension Scheme is voluntary and is available to all employees between the ages of 16 and 70. Both the Trust and employee pay contributions for members of the scheme which provides the following benefits:

• A pension and tax-free lump sum when you retire
• Life Assurance Cover
• Voluntary early retirement benefits
• Ill-health retirement benefits
• Family benefits
• Option to increase your benefits

Annual Leave

• Holiday entitlement depends on how long you have worked for the NHS. Under Agenda for Change staff are entitled to 27 days on commencement, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
   
• Public holidays are additional to annual leave and any staff who are required to work on these days will receive appropriate time off in lieu/payment.

Maternity/parental Leave

• The Trust provides for staff maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave with or without pay depending on the individual’s length of service.

Carer/Compassionate Leave

• In certain circumstances such as family bereavement, urgent and unforeseen emergencies, staff may be granted carer/compassionate leave with or without pay. The number of days will depend on the individual circumstances. Paid time off is not a condition of service and must be authorised by your manager.

Flexible Working

• The Trust has a flexible working policy which aims to support access to flexible working for all staff in accordance with Improving Working Lives.  Any member of staff, including staff with parental and/or carer responsibilities, is already able to discuss and agree any appropriate changes with their manager.

Childcare

• The Trust also operates a childcare voucher scheme in conjunction with Busy Bees.  For further information on Busy Bees Childcare Vouchers please contact directly on Freephone 08000 430 860.
   

For more information on other benefits the Trust provides please click here.