Our people matter. We’re proud to offer a wide range of staff benefits and exclusive offers to recognise the valuable work they do.

Employees can purchase a bicycle through the Cycle to Work scheme (up to a value of £1,000) or through the Green Commute Initiative scheme (up to a value of £3,500), applicable to both electric and mechanical bikes. These purchases must be made from shops registered with one of these schemes and paid for via salary sacrifice.

By reducing your gross salary, you also reduce the amount of tax and National Insurance contributions you pay, resulting in cost savings for you. Additionally, you can claim expenses if you use your bike for work-related travel, such as commuting to meetings.

 

Northumbria healthcare have teamed up with Newcastle NHS Trust with a travel scheme which has been set up to enable permanent members of staff to purchase an annual season ticket for travel on public transport at discounted prices. Whilst the scheme is administered by Newcastle NHS trust, this is for Northumbria Healthcare staff also. 

How it works:The travel scheme has been set up to enable you to purchase an annual season ticket for travel on public transport.

Northumbria Healthcare purchases an annual travel pass on your behalf and the cost of the travel pass is then deducted in 12 affordable monthly instalments from your salary through payroll deduction. The deductions are taxable as the scheme is not a salary sacrifice initiative. This scheme is not applicable for staff who are temporary contract or bank staff.

Fleet Home Electronics, a staff benefits scheme run by Northumbria Healthcare offers staff access to the latest technology, supplied in association with Currys, which can be paid for via monthly salary sacrifice over 12 or 24 months.

Spread the cost, save money, simple!

Browse their range of products here.

 

Enjoy affordable, hassle-free motorhome hire designed exclusively for Northumbria Healthcare staff. Our modern, fully equipped motorhomes sleep up to 4 (2 adults, 2 children) and include everything you need - gas, bedding, cutlery and more. With automatic gearboxes and powerful engines, they're perfect for exploring the coast, countryside, or city - your holiday, your way. Just add fuel and go! 

NHS Fleet Solutions, a staff benefits scheme run by Northumbria Healthcare offers staff a cost-effective way to lease a brand-new car via monthly salary sacrifice.

No credit checks, no deposits with access to exclusive offers. Click here to find out more.

 

As an organisation, Northumbria Healthcare are committed to The People Promise ‘we work flexibly’ and offer a range of flexible working options. Flexible working allows employees greater choice in where, when, and how they work. 

 

Northumbria Healthcare libraries are accessible for all staff and students who are on placement. They can help to support your work, studies and health and wellbeing. There is also a trust book club that staff are welcome to join, and they have a range of audio and e-books.

Liftshare is a car sharing app that helps you connect with colleagues nearby to share their commute. Whether you car share regularly or occasionally, you can join the Liftshare community for your site and easily find matches based on your journey details. 

Our personalised travel plan service is designed to help you discover the best, most efficient routes tailored to your individual circumstances. Choose from a range of sustainable travel options including public transport, cycling, walking, car sharing, and more to make your daily journey easier, greener, and more cost-effective. Click here to find out more.

At Northumbria Healthcare we are proud to offer our Long Service Award voucher scheme which celebrates and recognises staff and their contributions throughout their careers, this is extremely important to us.

Northumbria Healthcare are the regional host for MECC (Making Every Contact Count) which is being embedded across the organisation. The MECC Gateway helps staff to find support and assets where they live which can impact positively on their wellbeing. Find out more here.

When it comes to financial matters, Northumbria Healthcare have partnered with Northumberland Community Bank (NCB), to help you save money and have access to affordable low-interest loans - quick and easy ways to save money. 

Northumbria Healthcare's staff health and wellbeing services offer comprehensive support to help you stay healthy at work and beyond. Occupational Health provides independent, professional advice on all aspects of workplace health, including smoking cessation, health surveillance, and flu vaccinations. The psychology and counselling service supports staff experiencing mental health challenges, with both self-referral and occupational health referral options available. Fast-track physiotherapy services are accessible to all staff for musculoskeletal issues, whether work-related or not, with appointments typically offered within three working days at multiple locations or via telephone. 

Resilience training - The Staff Psychology and Counselling team provides this session which helps staff to develop psychological skills to enhance resilience and cope with stress. The course teaches skills in mindfulness practice and how to work towards values-based goals which lead to a more meaningful life and enhanced sense of wellbeing. 

Mediation Service - The Trust's trained mediators can help staff resolve disputes quickly, effectively and with as little disruption as possible. Mediation creates a safe environment where all parties are able to communicate and work towards restoration of a positive working relationship. 

Our NHS Pension Scheme is one of the most comprehensive and generous schemes within the UK. Visit NHS Business Services Authority website to find out more.

National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) - is a Workplace Pension Scheme which is available to those staff who are not eligible to be members of the NHS Pension Scheme. Find out more here. 

Northumbria Healthcare have a dedicated pool of vehicles which are available for staff to use for trust business use. Staff are able to book these cars up to two weeks in advance and the cost of the booking is recharged to your departments budget code, on an hourly basis.

Personal Travel Plans are tailored to help you explore all the available options for your commute, ensuring it remains as efficient and sustainable as possible.

Your Personal Travel Plan includes:

  • Optimised routes to help you discover the best options for your commute, including car share options, public transport services, and more.
  • Sustainability suggestions to help you learn about eco-friendly alternatives to enhance your journey.

 

The Great North Healthcare Alliance has teamed up with The Alnwick Garden to offer staff at Gateshead, Newcastle, North Cumbria and Northumbria discounted membership to one of the regions biggest attractions.

Staff can take advantage of this exciting offer for individual or family tickets at The Alnwick Garden or Lilidorei (or a combination of both) and pay conveniently through salary deduction over 12 months. 

There are four options to choose from with individual or family memberships which include:

Benefits include:

  • Unlimited access to the named attraction(s) during its regular operating hours for 12 calendar months from the date of activation.
  • Free car parking.
  • Exclusive early bird booking and preferential prices for special ticketed events.
  • 10% discount in the Pavilion Café, Bakery, Potting Shed, Groggery, Magic Muffin and ice cream kiosks (some catering outlets are closed outside of peak season).
  • 10% discount in The Pinery Gift Shop and Plant Centre and Lilidorei Gift Shop (on selected products)
  • 10% off Adventure Golf during off peak season

Membership of the sports and social club is open to all staff and costs just £1 per month and offers reduced bus and theatre trips, quiz nights and other social events. 

Northumbria Healthcare staff lottery is available to all paid trust employees, for £1 per ticket you can be in with a chance of winning our monthly growing jackpot of over £3500 with 10 runner up prizes of over £350 (10% of the jackpot). 

At Northumbria Healthcare we offer a varied and comprehensive programme to maintain and improve the wellbeing of our staff. This includes Mini Health MOTs, awareness raising ‘Click & Connect’ sessions and webinars, menopause support and large-scale team physical activity initiatives like Step into Summer and the Coast to Coast challenge. We have over 300 Health and Wellbeing Champions in teams across the trust who look out for the wellbeing of colleagues through signposting and support and wellbeing conversations. 

We also have state-of-the-art gym facility, WorGym, at The Northumbria hospital and Wansbeck General Hospital, we offer fitness classes across trust sites along with personal training. Staff can also access physio gyms at North Tyneside, Hexham and Alnwick hospitals - all for just £1 per month. Throughout the year, we run a variety of wellbeing campaigns shaped by staff feedback, focusing on areas such as healthy eating, mental health, and physical activity with plenty of ways to get involved. Healthier food options are also available in all staff restaurants. 

At Northumbria Healthcare we are committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive trust and ensuring that we harness the talents of all our staff fully and support their health and wellbeing throughout their time with Northumbria. One of the ways we wish to support this is through the development of our Staff Networks. As an integral part of the Northumbria community, our Staff Networks are the driving force behind our culture, our values and our ambition, guiding positive change through our policies, processes, learning and development opportunities and our wellbeing offering. Our networks include:

  • Armed Forces Community (previously the Reserve Forces & Veterans)
  • Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME)
  • Cancer Support
  • Carers
  • Enable Disability
  • Family Ties
  • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Trans (LGBT+)
  • Menopause
  • Mental Wellbeing
  • Neurodiversity (previously the Autism Staff Network)
  • Women Together

Staff Side is made up of representatives from recognised trade unions within Northumbria Healthcare and work in partnership to achieve the best terms and conditions for all staff, in addition to supporting trade union members on specific matters. Through this partnership working and with staff involvement in decision making Staff Side aim to achieve the best for staff and patients.

Stream is available to both bank workers and substantive staff. It's a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way, as it tracks wages across all of your assignments in real-time. You can get instant access to the wages you’ve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money and save straight from your pay. 

At Northumbria Healthcare we are committed to supporting the UK’s Armed Forces community, both individuals who serve or have served in the Armed Forces and family members. This includes regular and reservist personnel, veterans, spouses, partners, children, dependents, and the bereaved. 

Total Reward Statements (TRS) have been introduced to provide you with a better understanding of the benefits you have or may have access to as an employee of the NHS. 

For members of the NHS Pension Scheme your TRS may also include an annual pension benefit statement.

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