Our People, Our Patients, Our Priority

We recognise that a happy, healthy workforce who are committed to our values of kindness, openness and excellence, will not only provide the very best care for our patients, but will be natural ambassadors for our Trust when it comes to delivering our valuable services to our communities. From new talent joining our teams through to long serving employees, as a Trust we highly value our staff and so we provide benefits which are way beyond basic pay to all.

Core Benefits and Rewards

Buying and Selling of Annual Leave Scheme

Flexibility to alter annual leave

Cycle2Work scheme

Huge savings on new bikes & accessories

Car Scheme

Save money on a new lease car

Total Reward Statements

A personalised statement which outlines the benefits that you receive

Contractual Entitlements

Generous maternity, paternity, adoption, sickness & annual leave provisions

Personal Development

Annual appraisal, access to a range of learning and development opportunities including mentoring and coaching

Occupational Health and Wellbeing

Our in-house Occupational Health service provides a proactive health service with Health nurses, mental health specialists and physicians available to support employees and managers

Recognising our people

A monthly Star Award, Annual Celebration of Achievements Awards & Long Service events

Working Flexibility

A range of flexible working options

NHS Pension Scheme

One of the most comprehensive & generous schemes in the UK

Annual Leave

27 to 33 days annual leave pro rata (plus Bank Holidays)

Voluntary Benefits

Home Electronic Scheme

Easy way to purchase electronics and white goods for your home

Staff Saving Scheme

Save monthly for those extra special things

Health Cash Plans

A cash plan that allows you to claim back money towards everyday healthcare

Financial Wellbeing Programme

Sessions throughout the year at York Hospital, Scarborough Hospital and Bridlington Hospital

Onsite Nursery

Onsite nursery at Scarborough Hospital & external discounted nursery offers

Staff Lottery

Fantastic monthly prizes to be won

Discounts and Lifestyle Benefits

Environment

An onsite arts team working to use art, design and music to improve the areas in which staff work and patients recover

Staff Podiatry Clinic

Access to subsidised podiatry sessions

Complementary Therapies

Subsidised session of massage and reflexology at YH, SH & BH

Accommodation

House & flat letting available

Entertainment

Access to events, venues & local groups

Shopping Discounts and Offers

Retail, Eating Out, Home & Garden, Motoring & Health & Beauty plus others

Staff Lottery Funded Grants

Funding available towards physical activity & weight management

Health and Fitness

Benefits from onsite gym at Scarborough Hospital, fitness class at York Hospital and Scarborough Hospital& discounts with external gyms

Staff Shops

Discounted goods and tickets from shops at York Hospital and Scarborough Hospital

The Staff Benefits Team are dedicated to helping and engaging with staff to improve their health and wellbeing. Benefits and support services are just one way in which we try to help our staff. You can find out more about Staff Benefits and what they offer by visiting their website here or visiting www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/staffbenefits via your mobile, tablet or home computer. You can also follow us on Facebook @YHFTbenefits or Instagram @staffbenefits

We are always keen to engage with our workforce and answer any queries relating to your staff benefits package. The Staff Benefits team are on hand to answer any query you may have, simply email: staffbenefits@york.nhs.uk

We look forward to working with you soon!
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