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Staff benefits
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we know that choosing the right employer is about more than just the role. That's why we're committed to supporting our colleagues with a wide range of benefits that help them stay healthy, develop their careers and achieve a positive work-life balance.
From flexible working opportunities and generous annual leave to health and wellbeing support, learning and development opportunities, staff discounts and recognition schemes, our benefits package is designed to help you thrive both at work and beyond. Whether you're just starting your NHS career or bringing years of experience, you'll find a supportive environment where your contribution is valued and your wellbeing matters.
Explore the range of benefits available and discover how we support our people to be their best every day.
Our offer to you and the NHS People Promise
We are aligned to The NHS People Promise. The NHS People Promise is a national pledge to improve the working experience for everyone in the health service. It outlines seven key commitments to make the NHS the best place to work: compassionate and inclusive cultures, fair reward, voice that counts, safe and healthy environments, continuous learning, flexible working, and teamwork.
To support and thank our staff, we've developed 'Our Offer to You' which illustrates how the trust embraces each of the seven People Promises.
View Our Offer to You
Celebrating our staff
Our colleagues make a difference every day, and we believe that great work deserves to be recognised. From celebrating everyday acts of kindness to honouring outstanding achievements, we are committed to creating a culture where people feel valued, appreciated and proud of the contribution they make.
We recognise and reward our colleagues in a variety of ways throughout the year, including:
- Big Shout Out – our weekly peer recognition programme, celebrating colleagues who have gone above and beyond or made a positive difference to those around them.
- CEO CARES Awards – recognising individuals and teams who demonstrate our Trust values of being Courageous, Ambitious, Responsive, Empowering and Supportive.
- Annual Staff Awards – a special event celebrating excellence, innovation and dedication across the Trust, alongside recognition for long service to the NHS.
Whether it's recognising exceptional patient care, applauding teamwork, celebrating career achievements or simply saying thank you, we are proud to foster a culture where everyone's contribution is valued and celebrated.
Health and wellbeing
Looking after the health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a priority. We know that when people feel supported, valued and healthy, they are better able to thrive both at work and in their personal lives.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can be at their best, with a wide range of initiatives and support available to promote physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Our wellbeing offer includes:
- A dedicated Staff Health and Wellbeing Team
- Regular wellbeing events, workshops and awareness campaigns
- Occupational health services
- Physiotherapy support for musculoskeletal conditions
- Mental health and wellbeing resources
- Support and guidance for colleagues experiencing menopause
- Access to NHS wellbeing programmes and healthy lifestyle initiatives
Whether you're looking for support with your physical health, emotional wellbeing, work-life balance or long-term health conditions, we're here to help you stay healthy, happy and supported throughout your career with us.
Supporting and enabling you at work
Schwartz Rounds
All staff have access to Schwartz Rounds. They provide a structured forum where all staff come together to discuss the emotional and social aspects of working in healthcare. Rounds provide a confidential space to reflect on and share experiences.
- All staff are invited to attend
- A space to share challenges in a non-judgemental environment
- Hear colleagues share powerful experiences of working in healthcare
- CPD accredited
Staff networks
Our staff networks welcome new members and meet regularly to discuss key talking points and ensure fair representation across the trust. They provide support and guidance.
Holidays and annual leave
All NHS staff benefit from generous holiday and annual leave entitlement. When you start working with the Trust, you will receive the following days annual leave allowance (pro-rata for part-timers), plus bank holidays:
- 27 days
- After 5 years NHS service, 29 days
- After 10 years NHS service, 33 days
Learning and development
We want to see you grow and flourish, and there’s lots of development opportunities on offer. We regularly advertise secondments internally, provide lots of online learning resources, and encourage staff to take up training which enhances their career and skills.
Flexible Working
Creating a supportive and inclusive workplace means recognising that people work best in different ways. That's why we are committed to flexible working and helping colleagues find working arrangements that support both their professional responsibilities and personal lives.
Flexible working from day one
From your first day with us, you have the right to request flexible working. This means you can ask for changes to your working pattern, hours, or location of work, helping you achieve a better work-life balance while continuing to deliver high-quality care and services.
Whether you're looking for part-time hours, compressed working, or other flexible options, we'll work with you to explore what is possible within your role and service needs. Our approach is guided by the NHS England National Flexible Working People Policy Framework, supporting greater flexibility for all NHS colleagues.
We believe that flexible working helps create a happier, healthier and more productive workforce, enabling people to thrive at every stage of their career.
Salary sacrifice schemes
What is a salary sacrifice arrangement?
A salary sacrifice arrangement is an agreement between an employer and an employee to reduce an employee's entitlement to cash pay in return for a non-cash benefit.
Car lease scheme
For a fixed monthly amount, you can get a brand-new car and then everything else is sorted out for you, including insurance, road tax, replacement tyres, servicing, MOT and breakdown. There’s certain eligibility, but the main one is you are a permanent staff member.
Cycle2Work scheme
Cycling is a great, low cost and healthy way to get around. You can save on other transport costs and know you’re doing your bit for the environment at the same time. Through our Cycle2Work scheme, you choose a bike and any accessories, hire them for an agreed length of time and exchange a set amount of your salary each month. Join our team and you’ll qualify for tax free cycling entitlement.
NHS staff discounts
Please note, the companies listed on this page are third party and are not linked or endorsed by the Trust in any way. We try to only list 'official' NHS discount providers, and staff should use their own judgment prior to signing up or accessing any of the benefits detailed under this heading. Please be aware some companies may ask for a membership or sign-up fee, we encourage you to read the full terms and conditions prior to consenting.
Blue Light Card
Blue Light Card are the discount service for the emergency services, NHS, social care sector and armed forces, providing our members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.
For just £4.99, members of the Blue Light community can register for 2-years access to more than 15,000 discounts from large national retailers to local businesses across categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more.
What you will need:
- ID or recent payslip showing your eligibility
- A payment of £4.99
Health Service Discounts.com
Health Service Discounts have a huge range of NHS discounts and healthcare staff benefits.
From money saving deals and vouchers, including travel and holiday deals, top hotel discounts, relaxing airport lounge and airport parking discounts, mouth-watering restaurant deals, money off fashion fixes, through to deals on mobile phones, utilities and gym membership.
Tickets for Medics
Tickets for Medics offers membership to NHS staff or anyone who provides services to the NHS (doctors, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, care workers, and other frontline health and social care staff). You’ll get access to heavily discounted ticket opportunities in return for being discreet and attending any bookings you make. It’s free and it only takes a few minutes to register.
Concerts for Carers
Concerts for Carers is a registered not-for-profit, working with over 70 venues across the UK to provide free tickets for NHS staff and other organisations registered with the CQC (or equivalent in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland).
Tickets for Good
Tickets for Good offers free and discounted tickets for the NHS, charity sector workers and cost of living payment recipients, donated by the UK’s top live event partners.
Gym discounts (Worcestershire only)
Please see the document below which details gyms and health centres across Worcestershire that offer discounts and deals.