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Watch a short video message below from our Chief Executive, Jo Farrar:About Kingston HospitalWe were thefirst acute Trust in south west London to gain Foundation Trust status in 2013, and in late 2018 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our services as “Outstanding” for overall quality and leadership.Our values
guide the way we deliver outstanding care each and every time to our patients.Kingston Hospital has been ranked in the top ten trusts in the country following the most recent NHS staff survey.75% of staff said that they would recommend Kingston to others as a place to work, putting the hospital significantly above the national average for NHS trustsWhen asked if they would recommend the hospital as a place to receive care, 82% of the hospital’s staff confirmed that they would, putting the Trust in the top performing group of hospitals and the second best score in LondonOur People Pledge
outlines the wide range of support employees can expect at HRCH and Kingston Hospital, from agile and flexible working to training and development. It also outlines our ask of you as a member of our team. It is a simple guide to the wide range of benefits available, all in one place.We pledge to offer our people holistic support that distinguishes us from other health and care employers. The People Pledge has been developed in collaboration with our staff who shared their views about what matters most to them. From this work seven key themes emerged, which are all covered in the pledge. They are:Agile and flexible workingDiversity and inclusionHealth and wellbeingInduction and orientationPay and conditionsTraining and developmentCommunication and engagementSupporting our staffKingston Hospital has an excellent track record of supporting staff development and training. We have an onsite Education Centre and a dedicated Learning and Development Team to support staff in reaching their aspirations.We know that well supported and happy staff provide the best care for our patients and the wellbeing of our staff is an important priority for the Trust. As a member of staff at Kingston Hospital, you will have access to a wide range of benefits including access to our onsite Day Nursery, season ticket loans, discounts in our onsite Boots pharmacy and hospital restaurant and support from our dedicated in-house Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team.Our monthly staff excellence award scheme and long service awards ensure that our staff receive the recognition and celebration that they deserve.Staff benefits and wellbeingWe know that well supported and happy staff provide the best care for our patients and the wellbeing of our staff is an important priority for the Trust. As a member of staff at Kingston Hospital, you will have access to a wide range of benefits.New starter supportMinimum of 27 days paid annual leave per year (for full time staff) which rises after 5 and 10 years’ NHS service) plus bank holidaysAutomatic membership to the NHS Pension Scheme, one of the most generous pension schemes in the UKFlexible working optionsMaternity, paternity and sick pay entitlementsAccess to our onsite Day NurseryOption to join our Staff Bank where you can work additional hours at competitive ratesSeason ticket loansCycle to Work SchemeCar Lease Scheme10% discount in our Boots Kingston Hospital Pharmacy20% discount in our hospital restaurantMonthly Staff Excellence Award schemeLong service awardsHealth and wellbeing:We have a dedicated in-house Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team to support staff with:Fast-track physiotherapy referralsStop smoking serviceOn-site Yoga, Pilates and exercise classesDiscounted gym membershipReimbursement for eye tests for Visual Display Unit (VDU) usersFree flu vaccination each yearAccess to counselling and support servicesReduced rates for massage and other therapiesThe Health and Wellbeing Team is committed to providing opportunities to equip and inspire our staff to care for their wellbeing and enhance their quality of life at home and at work. We encourage all our staff to participate in our many wellbeing campaigns and Initiatives throughout the year.Kingston Hospital has an excellent track record of supporting staff development and training. We have an onsite Education Centre and a dedicated Learning and Development Team to support staff in reaching their aspirations.InductionWe are committed to supporting all our staff from their very first day at Kingston Hospital. Upon joining the Trust, new starters are invited to a corporate induction session along with other new starters. The session includes a range of engaging activities and learning, including completion of mandatory training.Leadership ProgrammesWe offer four free accredited leadership development programmes, suitable for team leavers through to senior managers.Talent poolOur Talent Pool aims to facilitate movement of our administrative and clerical staff from one role to another and to support their development and career progression within the hospital.Training CoursesStaff have access to a comprehensive range of job-specific and general training courses which are delivered face to face, through eLearning, either direct by staff at the Trust or by specialist training providers.Learning and Resource CentreThe Stenhouse Library is a multi-disciplinary library providing library and information services to all staff and students. The library offers a variety of services including books, journals, e-journals, e-resources and training. PCs are also available for staff to use with printing, photocopying and scanning facilities.ICARE programme for Healthcare AssistantsThanks to feedback and insight from staff across the Trust, our ICARE programme has been created to provide development opportunities and support to all our Band 2 Healthcare Assistants here at Kingston Hospital. The programme offers:A ‘buddy’ to provide 1:1 support and guidance through the first two weeks in their allocated ward or departmentAn 18-month pathway to develop skills and support staff in progressing to Band 3 positionsMonthly open forums to share ideas, education and trainingAccess to a dedicated Wellbeing Chaplain, offering support, a listening ear and providing the opportunity for confidential conversations at any timeEquality, diversity and inclusionWe celebrate the diversity of our staff and strive to be an inclusive organisation. We have a number of staff networks here at Kingston Hospital to support equality, diversity and inclusion, which you can find out more about on our Equality, div e rsity and inclusion page .All recruitment for the NHS Hospitals in South West London is now carried out by the same team, based at the South West London Recruitment Hub HQ in Epsom.
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