At DHU, our CARE values are at the heart of everything we do. These values are the principles, standards, and behaviours we live by:
We are always Compassionate, Accomplished, Respectful and Encouraging.
By demonstrating these four key values, we create a 'coaching culture' that prioritises our people. This includes:
- Staff Engagement: We actively involve our staff in decision-making and initiatives.
- Wellbeing Support: We provide comprehensive support to ensure the physical and mental health of our team.
- Career Progression: We offer clear pathways for career advancement and personal development.
- Inspirational Leadership: Our leaders are visible, approachable, and committed to inspiring and guiding our team.
At DHU, we value our people and strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive!
By choosing DHU, you can expect:
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A generous salary structure: With nine bandings offering long-term incremental career progression.
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Working Patterns: We recognise that 9-5 doesn’t work for everyone, so we have a range of working patterns available to suit your work/life balance. Our friendly team will work with you to find the best fixed pattern for us both.
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Private Medical Insurance: We take care of your health and wellbeing with private medical insurance provided through Westfield Health, ensuring access to quality healthcare when you need it most. Membership includes direct access to GP and counselling services, CT and MRI scans, hospital treatment insurance and cashback for dental, optical and physiotherapy care.
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NHS Pension Scheme: Rest assured knowing your future is secure with our NHS pension scheme. Already an NHS employee? We acknowledge your continuous service and commitment to healthcare excellence, allowing you to bring your existing pension pot and holiday allowance with you!
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Car Lease Scheme: DHU has teamed up with NHS Fleet Solutions to offer a salary sacrifice scheme for colleagues. As part of our citizenship commitment and active approach to reducing our carbon footprint, we can provide you with lease options on a brand-new hybrid or electric car.
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Cycle to Work Scheme: Stay active and reduce your carbon footprint with our cycle to work scheme, making it easier for you to commute in a healthy and sustainable way.
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Referral Programme: Share the benefits of working at DHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme.
Annual Leave and Holidays
We believe in supporting our employees' well-being and work-life balance, and we are committed to providing excellent benefits that help you thrive both in and out of the workplace.
Starting April 1, 2023, we are excited to offer new employees a generous vacation package that includes 25 days off per year, on top of the standard Bank Holidays.
As you gain experience with us, your vacation time will increase to 27 days after three years of service, 29 days after five years, and 33 days after a decade of dedicated service.
Maternity and Paternity Pay
At our company, we understand the importance of family time and we are committed to supporting our employees during this special time in their lives.
If you go on maternity leave, you will be entitled to the same benefits as those provided by the NHS. This includes eight weeks of leave with 100% of your basic pay, followed by 18 weeks at 50% and 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP).
For those planning to have a baby or adopt a child with their wife, partner (including same-sex partner) or civil partner, we also have good news. If you have been with us for a year and give us at least 15 weeks' notice before your baby's arrival, you will receive two weeks of paternity leave with full pay (minus any statutory paternity pay).
Birthday Leave Guarantee
Birthdays. Like it or not they come around every year and we often spend them at work!
From April 1 2023 though, if you'd prefer to spend the day (or a day close to it) away from work our 'birthday guarantee’ might just help!
Your annual leave request would be guaranteed for that one day, including any birthdays that fall in our busiest periods of demand (where we normally ask for all leave to be put on hold).
Birthday leave isn't compulsory - it's about giving everyone the choice to take it if they want to.