Benefits

Whichever area you join, you become part of a talented, passionate BTUH team of people. Our staff are committed to providing the best care and treatment to patients. The NHS provides a competitive and flexible benefits package.

We actively recruit people of all ages, backgrounds and levels of experience. This helps us understand the different needs of our patients and provide the best possible service.

Benefits of working in the NHS

Everyone who joins the NHS is guaranteed a salary that matches their ability and responsibilities, and given every opportunity to increase it through training and development.

On top of your basic salary, you will receive at least 27 days' holiday each year, plus a range of other benefits including occupational health and counselling services.

Pay and conditions

The national pay system for the NHS — Agenda for Change (AfC) — is used to determine payscales for most directly employed staff at the trust, with a few exceptions.

The pay system offers benefits including:

a standard working week of 37.5 hours
harmonised holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus eight general and public holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service
pay enhancements to reward out of hours, shift and overtime working
better career and salary progression based on the application of knowledge, skills and qualifications

an annual personal development review to support your career aspirations. Other benefits of working in the NHS include training, occupational health services, automatic membership of the NHS Pension Scheme (unless you choose to opt out) and study leave for sponsored courses.

One of the UK's best pension schemes

The NHS Pension Scheme is still one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK. Every new employee automatically becomes a member and you will get an excellent package of pension benefits.

Commitment to equal opportunities

Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect, aiming to achieve a climate of equality, There are a number of policies and procedures supporting this, these include:

Equality commitment policy
Bullying and harassment at work policy
Emergency leave policy
Flexible working

The Trust recognises the importance of supporting staff in balancing the responsibilities of work and home. We have policies in place which allow staff to consider working more flexibly depending in their individual circumstances. These include:

Term time working
Annualised hours
Part time working
Job sharing