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Why choose the NHS?

The NHS is one of the largest employers in the world and a source of pride, representing a commitment to health and wellbeing for everyone.

At the heart of this is our staff, dedicated, skilled, and essential to delivering high-quality care. That’s why it’s so important that every team member feels recognised, supported, and valued throughout their career.

This Trust is committed to providing a range of benefits, development opportunities, and wellbeing support to help you succeed both at work and in your life outside of it. Because when you’re supported, you can give your best and make a real difference to the patients and communities we serve.

Here are just some of the many benefits you’ll enjoy while working with us:

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Generous annual leave
27 days plus general public holidays on appointment, rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service.

Valuing our staff 
Long service awards celebrating 25 and 40 years’ service.

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Childcare provision
On-site nurseries at our Worcester and Redditch hospital sites for children under 5, with a holiday club for children under 8.

NHS Pension scheme
Direct employees between the ages of 16 and 75 are eligible to join the NHS pension scheme, in addition to your contributions the Trust also contribute the equivalent of 14% of your pensionable pay towards your scheme benefits.

Car leasing
This scheme allows staff to hire/lease a brand-new car of their choice on a pre-agreed lease period. Insurance, road tax, MOT, servicing, maintenance and repairs and breakdown assistance are often included within the monthly deductions.

Staff discount codes
There are various schemes open to NHS workers through Health Service Discounts, Blue Light, and NHS discount offers.

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Cycle to work scheme
The scheme works through salary sacrifice, which means you can buy a bike and cycling accessories and save money by paying through your gross monthly salary—before tax and National Insurance are deducted.

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Carers’ support

Occupational Health Service
Our experienced and friendly Occupational Health and Wellbeing team aims to promote and maintain the health of all staff, and prevent ill health arising out of, or in connection with work.

Commitment to Equality and Diversity
We support and encourage staff to join our staff networks.

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Communications
Access to ‘The Source’ (our dedicated staff Intranet) providing Trust information, advice and guidance. An opportunity to connect with our award winning staff Facebook group.

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Freedom to Speak Up Guardian
Supporting and encouraging colleagues to ‘speak up’ if they have concerns about safety, quality and issues that may jeopardise patient or staff safety.

Belong to a place that values you

At Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, our core values guide everything we do:

  • Being open and honest
  • Ensuring people feel cared for
  • Showing respect for everyone

If you want to be part of a team where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and every day brings the chance to make a real difference to patients’ lives, we’d really like to hear from you.

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