As a member of staff at Kingston and Richmond, you will have access to a wide range of benefits.
We know that well supported and happy staff provide the best care for our patients and the wellbeing of our staff is an important priority for the Trust.
Staff benefits
- New starter support
- Minimum of 27 days paid annual leave per year (for full time staff) which rises after 5 and 10 years’ NHS service) plus bank holidays
- Automatic membership to the NHS Pension Scheme, one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK
- Flexible working options
- Maternity, paternity and sick pay entitlements
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Access to the waiting list for our popular onsite Day Nursery at Kingston Hospital (places are limited – the waiting list operates on a first come, first served basis and nursery applications can be made following a formal offer of employment). There are also several nurseries local to trust sites where staff can benefit from discounts of up to 12%. Information about other childcare providers in Kingston and Richmond can be found on the Achieving for Children website.
- Option to join our Staff Bank where you can work additional hours at competitive rates
- Season ticket loans for travel between home and work
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Car lease scheme
- 10% discount in our Boots Kingston Hospital Pharmacy
- 20% discount in our hospital restaurant
- Monthly Staff Excellence Award scheme
- Long service awards
Health and wellbeing
The Health and Wellbeing Team is committed to providing opportunities to equip and inspire our staff to care for their wellbeing and enhance their quality of life at home and at work. We encourage all our staff to participate in our many wellbeing campaigns and initiatives throughout the year.
We have a dedicated in-house occupational health team to support staff with:
- Fast-track physiotherapy referrals
- Stop smoking service
- On-site yoga, pilates and exercise classes
- Discounted gym membership
- Reimbursement for eye tests for screen users
- Free flu vaccination each year
- Access to counselling and support services
- Reduced rates for massage and other therapies