1. Poole Hospital: the benefits for staff
Poole Hospital prides itself on being a good employer. Our wellbeing philosophy is informed by our longstanding commitment to The Poole Approach which incorporates our values. We are constantly looking at how we might evolve our NHS salary, pensions and benefits offering to more effectively support staff. This fact sheet sets out the current benefits and support available to our staff as employees of Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. These include:
NHS Agenda for Change Contractual benefits
Annual leave
We provide a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), on appointment.
Pay progression
Incremental pay progression for a permanent contract, with structured reviews and professional development.
Pensions scheme
Generous defined benefit pension scheme : more details -
Support for employees
Flexible working opportunities
Where possible, we help as much as we can to support you in balancing your work life commitments.
Care First - advice, information and counselling service
If you ever need to discuss work or personal issues confidentially, Care First provides impartial advice and support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  The service is free for you to access whenever you need.
Education and development opportunities
Access to extensive offering for personal development, educational and leadership courses provided by our dedicated on site education centre and team.
Plus, we also have a learning resources library on site.
“Friendly, professional, patient-centred care with dignity and respect for all”
The Poole Approach

2. Health & wellbeing
Staff benefits programme
This offers a range of schemes which, if you choose to sign up, can save money and reduce your costs.
The savings are made by reducing your gross salary in exchange for the benefits under the Staff Benefits Scheme, which will thereby reduce your tax, National Insurance contributions (NI) and pension contributions.
The Staff Benefits Scheme is governed by strict rules from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
The benefit schemes currently available to Trust staff under ‘salary sacrifice’ includes:
Car parking
Childcare vouchers
Cycle to work
Car loan scheme
Professional subscriptions
Dolphin Restaurant  
A wide variety of fresh hot and cold food, including healthy options  and a call order sandwich bar service, is provided on site.
The Dolphin Restaurant is open 7 days a week 7am-7.30pm
Accommodation
Parkstone House is on the hospital site, with some rooms overlooking Poole Park, the boating lake and the bay. It has ensuite self-contained spacious rooms, with internet and telephone access. Applications from staff and authorised visitors are welcomed for residential accommodation or short term lets. 
Cycle maintenance
URGE Cycles mobile bicycle mechanics visit the hospital to service and repair bikes for staff that cycle to work and offer a free MOT.  Service details can be found at 
Local discounts
Discounts for local facilities such as gyms, and national discounts on everything from holidays to shopping as part of the scheme.
Additionally, we have a range of Poole offers arranged for discounts at restaurants, takeaways, hair and beauty, fitness, travel, shops and pet services.
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