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We work closely with an NHS Foundation Trust and we share its values in the way we look after our employees. We offer a variety of excellent career opportunities, and we have a vast training offering to support your personal development.

Benefits of Working For Us

Pension Scheme

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management employees are automatically enrolled in the NHS pension scheme unless you choose to opt out. NHS Pension members also qualify for other benefits such as a Death in Service provision for your dependents.

Health And Wellbeing

NHFM employees have access to a number of Health and Wellbeing services, for example;

  • Occupational Health services

    The role of Occupational Health is to provide independent, professional advice on all aspects of health at work. The support available includes smoking cessation, health MOTs, flu vaccinations and much more.

  • Psychology and counselling service

    This service provides support to any member of staff experiencing emotional or stress-related difficulties. It is free and confidential, and can help you with both work and personal issues.

  • Resilience training

    The staff psychology and counselling team provides this session which helps staff to develop psychological skills to enhance resilience and cope with stress. The course teaches skills in mindfulness practice and how to work towards values-based goals which lead to a more meaningful life and enhanced sense of wellbeing.

  • Mediation service

    The Trust’s trained mediators can help staff resolve disputes quickly, effectively and with as little disruption as possible. Mediation creates a safe environment where all parties are able to communicate and work towards restoration of a positive working relationship.

  • Fast-track physiotherapy

    Occupational Health can refer staff into the physiotherapy service where appropriate.

  • Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme

    Employees are able to purchase a bicycle through Cycle to work scheme up to value of £1000 or through Green Commute initiative Scheme up to the value of £3,000 (Both Electric and Mechanical Bikes) from the shops that are registered under one of these schemes and pay via salary sacrifice. Essentially, as your gross salary is reduced it means that the tax and national insurance contributions are also reduced, resulting in cost savings to you! You can also claim expenses if you use your bike to travel during work time (i.e. to and from meetings).

  • Fitness opportunities

    A range of fitness classes are available across all sites and many local gyms offer corporate discounts for staff. In addition, we run an annual physical activity campaign which features initiatives such as pedometer challenges.

  • Health and wellbeing campaigns

    We run a variety of staff health and wellbeing campaigns throughout the year. These are all based on feedback and requests from staff, ensuring that they remain relevant and beneficial. Typical topics include healthy eating, mental wellbeing and physical activity, and we provide a number of ways for staff to get involved.

  • Discounts in hospital restaurants

    All staff are entitled to a discount on foods available in the hospital restaurants. In addition, healthier options are being introduced alongside a new traffic light system which will show the nutritional content of foods.

  • Staff health and wellbeing roadshows

    Roadshows are rolled out across our organisation annually and provide staff with an opportunity to access health and wellbeing information locally. Typically, stalls include health MOTs, cancer awareness, men’s health and infection control.

  • Sports and Social Club

    Membership of the Sports and Social Club costs just £1 per month and offers reduced bus and theatre trips, quiz nights and other social events.

Staff Benefits

  • Fleet My New Car!

    We offer a staff benefit salary sacrifice or salary deduction scheme providing our employees with access to lease cars.

  • Home Electronic Solutions

    A staff benefit salary sacrifice or salary deduction scheme which allows staff to access a range of home electronic equipment and a range of white goods.

  • Staff discounts

    As part of the NHS you can benefit from a number of discounts and offers in stores, restaurants and various venues.

Childcare

  • Discounted Nursery Places

    The onsite nurseries at North Tyneside and Wansbeck hospitals are owned and run by Kids 1st Day Nurseries Limited and are open from 7.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). We have a guaranteed number of places for our staff.

The nurseries are registered by OFSTED and conform to all of the regulations and requirements for the provision of high quality day care. They are equipped to the highest standards and will provide a stimulating, welcoming and safe environment for your child.

We can offer a salary sacrifice scheme or for staff to authorise a salary deduction from their net salary.

Learning and Development Opportunities

We’re keen to develop our staff and support them to succeed. As part of Northumbria Healthcare FM there is a huge variety of training courses available to our staff, anything from developing your IT skills to mental health awareness.

Apprenticeships

Watch this video of Christopher Penman who works in medical electronics and won apprentice of the year.

Apprenticeships

Our sewing machinist apprentice, Michael Kildare, talks more about his role and his development opportunities with NHFM. 

You can read some of their stories here:

Katie Storey

Sustainability officer 

“Since I joined NHFM almost a year ago, I’ve had the
opportunity to work with and learn from so many
fantastic colleagues! My team and wider colleagues
have always been so helpful, and so supportive of the work I do in the Sustainability Team.”

Helen Astley

Domestic Assistant

“I love my job as a domestic assistant. Without us the hospital could not operate. We keep infection down and standards high for patients and staff. People tell me I do a marvellous job and say thank you for keeping the hospital clean.” 

Jonathan Duran

Catering Assistant 

“I love working in catering and love being able to serve food to patients, staff and visitors. Food plays an important part in keeping people healthy and happy and I love that my role helps patients in their recovery.”