Training and development
Our Learning and Development Team provides a full programme of e-learning, facilitated sessions and face to face training, including coaching and mentoring programmes.
Clinical skills training
Newly qualified clinical staff joining HDFT are enrolled onto a Preceptorship Programme which offers a carefully planned way to further develop clinical skills. Ongoing clinical skills support and training is provided by experienced Practice Educators.
Employee wellbeing
We have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast-track physiotherapy for all employees. For more details see our Living At Our Best pages which includes useful information and resources for colleagues working at HDFT and HIF to support you, your team and your family’s wellbeing.
Career progression
We’re committed to supporting colleagues to grow and develop in their roles. Many colleagues have made HDFT their home throughout their career. Our well established First Line Leaders programme is developing our leaders of the future.
Flexible working
We aim to support colleagues to balance their work life and other responsibilities.
Flexible working can be used in many different ways to meet the needs of staff and services.
Opportunities may include:
- Part-time roles
- Job sharing
- Flexi-time
- Compressed hours
- Career breaks
- Home/agile working
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As well as regular appraisals, we recognise individual colleagues and teams with monthly and yearly awards to celebrate how we are all making a difference.
An inclusive and supportive culture
Multiple staff network groups give colleagues the chance to come together, discuss issues and share experiences, allowing their voices to be heard to shape our organisation and improve equal opportunities.
NHS pension scheme
The NHS Pension scheme is open to employees from the NHS and other approved organisations allowing colleagues to save effectively for retirement.
Annual leave
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service.
Discounts
Colleagues are able to access a range of discounts with both local and national partners.
This includes:
- Restaurants
- Days out
- Gym memberships
- Entertainment and more
Blue Light Card
Colleagues can also sign up for a Blue Light Card and access a range of online and in store discounts from large national retailers to local businesses, Find out more
Car lease
We are able to offer staff access to car lease schemes through salary sacrifice, meaning staff can make savings on tax and National Insurance. Find out more
Refer a Friend Scheme
If you’ve been successful in obtaining a role at HDFT and were referred to HDFT by a friend who works at the Trust (and you declared this on your application form), you’ll need to complete a Referral Confirmation (Candidates Form) and send to [email protected]