Staff wellbeing, rewards and benefits
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Our wellbeing leads
and contacts
Joanne Harrison
Director of People and Organisational Development
Katherine Duke
Deputy Director of People and Organisational Development
Sarah Heys
Wellbeing at Work Lead
Employee Health and Wellbeing
airedale.employeehealth@nhs.net
01535 294401
Our health and
wellbeing offer
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust recognises that the health, wellbeing and capability of its staff is a key enabler to achieving its vision and values that focus on delivering safe, effective, high-quality care to its service users.
We aim to support you in any way we can which is why we have an agile and inclusive wellbeing offer, dedicated employee health and wellbeing service, and Employee Assistance Programme.
We have integrated one-to-one wellbeing inductions and annual wellbeing conversations with colleagues and their managers into our framework in order to openly discuss how we can best support your wellbeing at work.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
We offer a range of support and resources around mental wellbeing, including our Employee Health and Wellbeing services.
Our dedicated staff clinical psychologist offers therapeutic input to difficulties such as work-related stress, post-traumatic symptoms, interpersonal difficulties, anxiety and depression. This is a confidential, self-referral service and sessions are tailored to individual need.
Physical Wellbeing
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust boasts lots of green space and nature where you can go walking and have outdoor meetings. We also have our wellbeing garden which is a quiet and tranquil area for relaxing on breaks.
Colleagues are entitled to fast-track referrals to Employee Health and Wellbeing including in-house physiotherapy services.
Staff wellbeing
Read our health and wellbeing offer for our staff and our wellbeing tips.
Flexible working, NHS pension and annual leave
Flexible Working Opportunities
We know that not everyone can work in the same way, so we offer flexible working to staff across the organisation to improve work-life balance.
There are a range of options available:
- Formal flexi scheme
- Part-time working
- Job share
- Compressed hours
- Career break
- Working from home
- Flexible retirement
Annual leave
For staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions (all staff excluding medical staff), annual leave entitlement is as follows:
| Length of service | Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays |
| On appointment | 27 days plus 8 days |
| After 5 years’ service | 29 days plus 8 days |
| After 10 years’ service | 33 days plus 8 days |
NHS pension scheme
The NHS pension scheme is one of the best in the country. As a member you get a package of pension benefits which are guaranteed by law when you become entitled to them. This includes:
- A pension and tax free lump sum when you retire
- Life assurance cover of twice your annual pay
- Redundancy benefits
- Options to increase benefits
- Family benefits
For more information about pension benefits contact the finance department on 01535 294933 or visit www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk.
Our Nightingales Day Nursery
We have an onsite nursery which can be used by parents and grandparents, and other family members working here at Airedale Hospital.
Please follow this link to find out more about our day nursery
Childcare support service
Childcare support service
Whether you are expecting a new baby, your children are about to start school or you need some extra support during the school holidays, the Childcare Support Service can help. We can offer you support, information and advice on:
- Keep in Touch Scheme
- Financial Support
- On-site nursery (LINK)
- Childminders
- Holiday playschemes
- Occasional childcare
The Childcare Support Service offers all NHS staff in Bradford & Airedale a range of advice and support.
For further information contact us on: 01274 228321
E-mail: victoria.yates7@nhs.net
Website: www.childcarebenefits.bdct.nhs.uk
Onsite Nursery
We have an onsite nursery which can be used by parents and grandparents, and other family members working here at Airedale. For further information please see the Nightingales Day Nursery tab.
Adoption Information
The Childcare Support Service is happy to support you with information on financial entitlements for working parents and what childcare options are available for you. Please contact the Childcare Support Service (details above) for an individual session.
Other staff benefits
Airedale Hospital and Community Charity Staff Wellbeing Fund
The official Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Charity has a dedicated staff wellbeing fund, which colleagues can apply to, to fund things that will improve wellbeing and boost morale within the Trust.
In the past, the wellbeing fund has purchased items such as water coolers, water bottles for all members of staff, and sofas for staff rest areas.
Staff Lottery
The Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Staff Lottery is run by Airedale Hospital and Community Charity and is open to all permanent employees at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. From £1 per line per month, you could be in the chance of winning a cash prize! 50% of the prize fund available goes into the charity’s Staff Wellbeing Fund for improving staff wellbeing at Airedale.
Pride of Airedale Awards
We love to celebrate people across our organisation who go above and beyond in their role. The Pride of Airedale awards rewards those who do an exceptional job, whatever it is. All winners are nominated by their colleagues, and anyone can submit a nomination for anyone.
The main awards take place annually and there are ten categories including colleague of the year, unsung hero, and team of the year.
Staff and NHS Discounts
NHS Discounts
A range of discounts for various shops and companies are available exclusively for people that work within the NHS, including Health Service Discounts, NHS Discount offers, NHS Staff Benefits and Blue Light Card.
Local Discounts
Company Shop – As an NHS employee, you can apply to become a member of Company Shop.
They take surplus products that are perfectly good to eat or use, and sell them in their stores to members at great value prices.
Apply here: www.companyshop.co.uk.
Our nearest location is: Wentworth Way, Wentworth Industrial Estate, Tankersley, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3DH.
Costco – offers an individual membership package to current or retired NHS employees. Membership is for a 12 month period from the date of purchase at a price of £33.60. Membership cards are valid at any Costco warehouse worldwide. You can apply here
Our nearest location is: Leathley Road, Hunslet, Leeds, LS10 1BG
Salary sacrifice schemes
Salary sacrifice schemes allow you to purchase benefits from your pay packet before it is taxed – potentially saving you hundreds of pounds each year.
NHS Fleet Solutions
Cost effective car leasing scheme to the NHS and wider Public Sector. Contact tel: 08448 118 228 or visit www.nhsfleetsolutions.co.uk for more details. Lease a car directly from your wage each month, you will incur no Income Tax and National Insurance deductions on the benefit.
Childcare vouchers
Tax and National Insurance saving. Contact tel: 01535 294092 or email: victoria.yates7@nhs.net
Nightingales Day Nursery
Onsite childcare provision.
Contact tel: 01535 294092 or email: victoria.yates7@nhs.net
Cycle to Work
Our bike leasing schemes allow you to stay fit while saving on a bike or e-bike and accessories. You pay nothing upfront and the payments are taken tax efficiently from your salary.
Car parking
Car parking onsite at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. Please contact the payroll department for further details.
Accommodation
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust residential accommodation
The Trust offers accommodation for individuals, couples and families.
Single accommodation comprises of a room with en-suite facilities in a block of four flats with a shared kitchen and living area. We also have one bedroom, two bedroom and three bedroom self-contained flats and three bedroom mews houses.
The monthly rent for the single/shared flat includes council tax, heating, electricity and water costs.
The rent for the self-contained flats and houses does not include council tax, gas, electricity and water costs and, therefore, payment of these remains the responsibility of the tenant.
A deposit is required and is paid into a deposit account which is a legal requirement. The deposit is refundable when you leave, subject to everything being left in a satisfactory condition.
All properties are fully furnished. Please note, we are unable to store any personal furniture or items.
We try to ensure single sex accommodation if possible. Please let us know if this is something you would prefer.
Cars can be parked in the car park next to the accommodation. A weekly/monthly charge applies.
Full details can be found at https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk/work-with-us/accommodation/.
For further information regarding any aspects of the accommodation, including rent, deposits or viewings, please contact the accommodation team on 01535 322828 or 01535 294823 or email anhsft.accommodation@nhs.net.
Staff inclusion groups
We are committed to creating a fairer and more diverse workplace that represents the communities we serve. We have four staff networks (gender, race equality, LGBTQ+, disability) which offer a safe place for people to come together to share experiences, tackle issues and help us to become a better, more inclusive employer.
You can find out more about our staff inclusion groups and how to join them
International nurses
A dedicated NHS careers hub is also available for internationally recruited nurses featuring stories from colleagues at different stages of their career and specialist resources to support individuals to stay and stay well.
