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Family support

We pride ourselves on being a family friendly employer and therefore we have various offers in place to provide support to our staff. In addition to statutory rights in relation to maternity leave, paternity leave, parental leave and adoption leave, we also offer enhanced rates of pay and time off to our employees.

 

Maternity / Adoption Pay

Our enhanced maternity and adoption package* includes: 8 weeks at full pay, 18 weeks at half pay plus Statutory Maternity Pay or Maternity Allowance and then 13 weeks on Statutory Maternity Pay or Maternity Allowance. Employees are also entitled to take a further 13 weeks as unpaid leave to bring the total leave to 52 weeks.

 

Paternity leave

Depending on length of service, staff can be entitled to up to 2 weeks of leave at full pay*

 

Parental leave

In addition to the paid family leave, we offer our staff up to 18 weeks of unpaid leave for each child up to their 18th birthday*

 

Paid time off for IVF appointments and treatment

As well as these options for new parents, we offer support and paid time for our staff who may be undergoing IVF or other fertility treatments. Any staff undergoing fertility treatment are entitled to paid time off to attend appointments and treatment.

 

Additional leave

We offer a range of additional leave to support you at difficult times, including carers leave and emergency leave.

 

Employers for Carers Scheme

Supporting our staff who have caring responsibilities is a priority for us, and why Notts Healthcare are part of the Employers for Carers Scheme. The Carer scheme supports employers to build a positive and inclusive workplace for staff who are, or will become, carers and to make the most of the talents that carers can bring to the workforce.

 

Carer Confident Level 2 accredited

We are proud to announce that we have received the Carer Confident Level 2 Award, recognising us as an organisation that supports our colleagues who are carers. Our policies and guidance ensure that staff carers feel comfortable accessing available support both within and outside the organisation.