Financial support

As well as the financial benefits outlined in Family Support and Financial Perks, we also other types of financial support to our staff.

 

NHS Pension Scheme

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The NHS Pension Scheme continues to be one of the most comprehensive and generous schemes available in the UK. Membership of the scheme is automatic when you join us. The employer contribution rate, paid jointly by the Trust and NHS England, is 20.68% of your salary toward the cost of your pension, along with employee contributions (rates are variable).

 

Enhanced sick pay and leave

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During absence for illness, you will be entitled to receive Statutory and/or Occupational Sick Pay, of between 1 - 6 months full pay plus 2 - 6 months half pay, depending on the length of continuous NHS service an employee has.

 

Death in Service Benefits

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Any employees that are actively contributing to the NHS Pension Scheme are entitled to death in membership benefits, including life assurance and family benefits. The scheme provides a lump sum and pension benefits to eligible dependants.

Notts Healthcare are signed up to the Dying to Work Charter, which pledges that any employee who becomes terminally ill will have their employment and benefits protected.