Smarter working, wellbeing and diversity and inclusion are more than just buzz words to us - they are integral to who we are as a responsible business, one that looks after each and every colleague and responds to their changing needs.
Smarter working
The Covid-19 pandemic has completely transformed how we live, including how we work. We have adopted a Smarter Working approach bringing together our people, technology and workspaces to create a great place to work. We describe it as a modern, flexible approach to work, creating a culture where we can jointly balance organisational and personal needs.
We want to develop an NHS office estate that enables a productive and happy workforce. Our new way of working is a positive change for our people and the business, offering a more flexible way of working that empowers our colleagues to choose how and where they work according to their day.
Wellbeing
Supporting and investing in mental and physical health has never been more important so we're aiming to create a workplace where we are all more aware of our own mental health, know how to look after our wellbeing and are well equipped to have conversations around mental health and support each other.
Through educational webinars, virtual PT sessions, mental health training, support networks and many other ways, we're creating a wellbeing program that is designed to help us recover from the effects of COVID-19 and beyond.
We have also signed up to the Mental Health at Work Commitment and are developing tools aligned with the Thriving at Work standards.
Read our candidate brochure
Whether you're considering applying to join NHS Property Services, are already in the application process or have accepted a job and waiting to start, this brochure covers everything you need to know about working for NHSPS, including:
- Our values
- What our employees say about us
- Benefits
Rewards and recognition
We are passionate about our people and do everything we can to support their wellbeing and work/life balance. We have a wide range of benefits and support available for colleagues, including:
- Annual leave: 27 days of annual leave, non-inclusive of the eight UK public holidays (pro-rata to part time and fixed term workers)
- SMART pension scheme: we will contribute up to 6% towards your pension
- Local discounts, including gym memberships, restaurants and cafes
- NHS discounts: get discounts on various high street retailers, restaurants and travel, mobile phone contracts, and Microsoft suites through your Blue Light Card
- Income protection: we offer various policies dependent on your contractual terms and conditions
- Cycle to work scheme: obtain a bike and/or cycling accessories to use for riding to work, with savings on your tax and national insurance
- Season ticket loan: make huge savings on your commuting cost
- MetLife: free and confidential counselling and information helpline
- Free eye tests: to support your health
- HASSRA membership: successful sports and leisure association open to current and former staff
- Our Employee Assistance Programme allocates 6 free counselling sessions to staff
Diversity and Inclusion
We're working to create a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
No matter what your background or circumstances, every single colleague can bring their whole selves to work and be assured of equal access to develop, fair treatment according to their needs and feel like they belong and are valued.
We do this by collectively listening to colleague stories, learning from what they tell us and getting to know them; supporting colleagues from all backgrounds to ensure they have equal access to development and progression opportunities which will have benefits for all teams and levels; and celebrating and valuing our differences and the successes they can bring us. You can learn more on page 10 of our Candidate Brochure.
Our People
Our people are at the heart of our organisation and we're committed to providing a supportive environment for all of our colleagues.
This involves recognising their achievements, improving their connectivity and celebrating diversity, among many other programmes which are central to our people strategy.
Learn more about our people