Professional support
We value the importance of an inclusive, supportive, open and honest workplace. We have numerous networks, guardians and champions in place, focused on different themes who are passionate about supporting colleagues to keep abreast of key information, support others in their work, share learning and ultimately change the culture of the organisation.
The NHS People Promise
This is a promise we must all make to each other to work together to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. The themes and words that make up Our People Promise have come from those who work in the NHS.
Colleague networks
We're committed to making Nottinghamshire Healthcare a pro equity organisation which is diverse for everyone. One way we're doing this is through our colleague networks. They're a key way for colleagues to talk about their experiences in a safe and open space. They also help us shape our work culture to make it fairer and more inclusive for everyone. We have four networks, LGBT+ Network, EMBRace BME Network, Disabled Staff Network and the Armed Forces Network.
Just and Restorative Culture
Notts Healthcare follow a Just and Restorative Culture way of working, ensuring that all policies and processes are supportive of colleagues yet ensure accountability. A Just and Restorative Culture means acting with compassion, treating people fairly and justly and embracing a learning culture; where if something goes wrong we seek first to understand and focusing on what happened rather than who may be at fault.
Trust Champions
Throughout the Trust we have a range of Champion roles focused on different themes who are passionate about supporting colleagues to keep abreast of key information, support others in their work, share learning and ultimately change the culture of the organisation. They are: Freedom to Speak Up Champions, Health and Wellbeing Champions, Green Champions Network, Digital User Group Champions, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Ambassadors and Mental Health First Aiders.
Staff Side Employee Representation
Staff Side work as the collective body of recognised Trade Unions, we support the interest of our members of staff through consultations and negotiations on their behalf. Each division has its own Staff Side for issues that are pertinent to that division and in addition we have a Staff Side for matters relating to the whole of the Trust.
Support for the Armed Forces Community
Notts Healthcare is a Veteran Aware organisation in recognition of our commitment to improving NHS are for the Armed Forces Community which includes regulars, reservist
personnel, veterans, bereaved family members, spouses and family members. We are proud to be an Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award holder, which demonstrates support to defence and the armed forces community.
We are also part of the Step into Health for Armed Forces programme, which provides support and a dedicated pathway into a career in the NHS. The Trust has a Armed Forces Community Network running to support our Armed Forces Community colleagues.
Freedom to Speak up Guardian
We have dedicated Freedom to Speak Up Guardians, whose role is to support staff in raising concerns by offering an independent and confidential service while promoting an open and honest “no blame” culture, where staff can raise concerns safely without fear of reprisal.and plans to return to.