Supporting your wellbeing
We recognise our duty of care as an employer to look after our employees wellbeing. Physical wellbeing is vital for your overall health and mental wellbeing. We believe that supporting our workforce to be as healthy and well as possible, we will not only be A Great Place to Work, but also be able to offer greater support to our patients, carers, and service users.
Cycle to Work Scheme and gym discounts
If you would like an alternative to public transport or want to get the family out on bikes for their daily dose of exercise, we offer savings on bikes, high-vis clothing and safety accessories for your commute with our Cycle to Work staff benefit. This will give the whole family some much needed fresh air with our online Bike Shop where you can spread the cost through monthly salary reductions. Staff have access to corporate discounts on a range of gyms and health clubs throughout the region.
Eye test vouchers
A scheme has been set up between the Trust and Specsavers to enable DSE users to access a voucher that covers the cost of an eye test and where applicable a contribution towards glasses.
Smoking Cessation
The Trust is committed to creating and maintaining a completely Smoke-Free environment, for the health benefits of all workers, patients and visitors. We now have a dedicated smoking cessation trainer, who is available to offer advice and guidance and support to staff around smoking cessation.
Disability Confident Employer
We are part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme, which encourages us as an employer to think differently about disability and take action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people.
Flu vaccines
All of our staff are offered FREE seasonal flu vaccines to help to protect themselves, colleagues, family, friends and our patients.
Menopause at work
The Trust is dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. We understand that menopause can be a challenging transition for some, especially at work. With the right support, we can improve this experience for our staff, enhancing both individual well-being and organisational outcomes. We also provide menopause awareness and manager’s menopause training.
Physiotherapy Services
All Notts Healthcare staff have access to a free physiotherapy service, where no GP referral is required. This is a self-referral service for both work and non-work related problems.
Support groups
We offer a range of peer support groups facilitated by Champions, Mental Health First Aiders and Staff Counsellors, available to all staff impacted by various issues. These groups provide a safe space for colleagues to support each other and meet monthly virtually. The sessions cover topics including menopause and women’s health, staff carers support, bereavement, pregnancy loss, emotional eating and eating disorders, cancer, stress and support for staff affected by suicide.
Wellbeing Wednesday’s
Every month, on the first Wednesday, we host Wellbeing Wednesdays, featuring sessions relevant to ongoing wellbeing activities. We've had guest speakers including counsellors, dieticians and wellbeing experts, who provide valuable advice.
The Trust is committed to protecting the mental wellbeing of all of our staff and ensuring that your health is not adversely affected by your work. Wellbeing conversations are held regularly with all staff through managerial supervision, and we have a dedicated Staff Health and Wellbeing team in place which offer a variety of services.
Staff Wellbeing Service
This is a confidential service for all staff across the Trust. The team will provide pastoral support and signpost you to help find the most appropriate support services, dependent upon your needs. In some situations, they can also refer you directly and put you in contact with the relevant services.
Mental Health First Aiders
Mental Health First Aiders are employees who challenge stigma and encourage positive mental health in the organisation and for its workforce. These Aiders help the organisation to promote positive mental health and role model positive mental health working practices.
Staff Counselling
All staff have access to counselling, which is a free and confidential service, giving you the opportunity to talk through and address any difficulties you may have, whether it be work or home related.
Mindfulness Courses
Mindfulness courses, workshops and drop-in sessions are available to all staff. Mindfulness is a way of paying attention to and seeing clearly whatever is happening in our lives. Practicing mindfulness allows us to be fully present in our life and work to improve our quality of life.
Occupational Health Services
Staff or managers can make referrals with the Trust’s Occupational Health Service. This service can help managers and staff to identify what can be done to support their health and wellbeing needs, to enable them to safely stay in or return to their workplace.
Employee Assistance Programme
Our employees have access to 24/7 wellbeing support line which offers support, advice and information for problems at work or home including anxiety, stress and depression, to help with your mental health and wellbeing. It gives you
access to qualified professionals who provide independent confidential counselling support and an online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) programme.
Access to Work Mental Health Support
If you struggle with your mental health whilst at work, you can access 9 months of support, with weekly check-ins and no waiting list. The service offers practical advice and support, including coping strategies, workplace adjustments and plans to return to work.
Employer Promises
As a Trust, we have signed up to a number of initiatives and charters to demonstrate our dedication in providing the best working environment possible for all of our staff. This includes the Mindful Employer Charter, which supports
employers to take a positive approach towards mental health at work. We are also part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme, which encourages us as an employer to think differently about disability and take action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people.
Chaplaincy and Spiritual Health
We have a dedicated Multi Faith team, made up of Chaplains and Spirituality and Wellbeing Practitioners, who are committed to supporting all Trust staff and patients to connect with their spirituality, religion and culture, as well as with their health, wellbeing and recovery needs.
More information about A great place to work can be found on Connect.
Connect is our staff intranet. Only staff with valid login credentials can access the staff intranet. If you are a member of staff without login credentials please ask your line manager to contact IT service desk who will be able to set up / re-enable your login permissions.