Benefits
Annual Leave
25 days annual leave entitlement (pro-rata), plus 8 bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
In addition to this, once a year for a period of six weeks between January and February, employees can purchase up to a total of 5 working days additional leave (one week) for full-time staff or pro-rata for part-time staff.
Birthday Leave
Enjoy your special day with a day off on your birthday!
Parking
Certain roles may enjoy the benefit of a Trust parking permit.
Salary Enhancements
Hours between 8 pm and 7.30 am during the week are paid at time and 30% of your basic salary rate.
Hours worked any time on a Saturday are paid at time and 30% of your basic salary rate.
Hours worked on a Sunday or a Bank Holidays are paid at time and 60% of your basic salary rate. This benefit does not apply to Senior Management.
Long Service
We recognise our long-serving employees by rewarding them with annual leave. After 5 years of continuous service, employees can enjoy an additional two days annual leave, raising to an additional three days after 10 years of service. We also hold long service award events.
Life Assurance
Peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Our new Legal & General Life Assurance benefit provides eligible employees a lump sum of three times your annual salary to your nominated beneficiary, providing financial support for your loved ones when they need it most.
Wellbeing and Support
The wellbeing of our employees is vital if we are to deliver high-quality patient care. We value our employees and are committed to fostering a supportive environment where colleagues can connect with one another, promote open dialogue about mental health and wellbeing, and feel encouraged to be involved.
We also offer the following;
Occupational Health
Counselling Services
Freedom to Speak Up Guardians
Mental Health First Aiders
Listening Events
Employee surveys
Employee Assistance Programme
We are pleased to introduce Spark from Legal & General — an all-in-one wellbeing platform designed to support you and your immediate family with your physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Through Spark, you can access:
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential support from qualified counsellors by phone or video
Support with stress, anxiety, low mood, financial worries and more
24/7 virtual GP and medical support
Legal and financial guidance
Support for children’s mental health, cancer awareness and long-term health conditions
A range of wellbeing resources, including mindfulness, meditation, fitness and nutrition
Spark is available through an easy-to-use app and online platform, giving you access to support whenever you need it. Many services are also available to your immediate family.
A little support can make a big difference — and Spark is here to help.
Eye Care
We offer an eye care contribution to all colleagues who use display screen equipment on a regular basis. Reimbursement for your eye test plus a further £50 for glasses.
Learning and Development
We are committed to developing and training our employees to reach their full potential, our people are our best asset, and so we continually promote training and personal development for our team.
Ensuring our employees maintain and develop the knowledge and skills required to complete their role and meet our required customer service. We have received accreditation from Investors in People, the international standard for people management, testing organisations against a rigorous framework for best practice in the workplace.
The Blue Light Card
Staff are eligible to join the online Blue Light Card scheme which provides a discount service for the Emergency Services, NHS and Armed Forces. Save on the high street with Blue Light card in shops, restaurant and venues. Online discounts are also available. Visit the Blue Light Card website for more details.
The scheme also offers a High Street Discount Card, which is an optional extra card.
SPH Treatment
Employees, family and friends will also receive a 10% discount on all Physiotherapy and Cosmetic Treatments.
Menopause Support
At Spencer Private Hospitals, we are committed to supporting employees experiencing menopause and fostering an inclusive workplace where individuals feel understood, valued and supported. Through our Menopause Wellness initiative at Margate, colleagues can access a confidential advice session and follow-up discussion, alongside information, resources and workplace support where appropriate. We also promote awareness and encourage open conversations to help create a supportive working environment.
We are working towards Menopause Friendly Accreditation with Henpicked, reflecting our ongoing commitment to the Menopause Workplace Pledge and to ensuring our colleagues feel supported, understood and empowered at every stage of their working lives.
Family Friendly
Supporting our staff to have a positive work-life balance is important to us. We offer a full range of family-friendly benefits, including generous maternity and paternity entitlements, plus flexible working arrangements.
Pension
Company contribution pension scheme via Aegon.