Why work with us?
We strive to look after our staff by retaining, developing, supporting and engaging our workforce.
As an employer, we are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our people. We continuously review and update our offer based on feedback gathered through engagement activities across the organisation.
Our approach is based on the Health and Wellbeing Star, which represents the six aspects of wellbeing: career, emotional, physical, psychological, social and financial.
Our health and wellbeing is central to everything we do, at home and at work. We understand that looking after ourselves and each other is key to maintaining the high standards of care we provide. We aim to foster an open, positive and flexible culture where you feel able to talk about the support you need.
We work with our people to explore ways to encourage positive change - no matter how small - across all areas of wellbeing highlighted in the Wellbeing Star.
We also collaborate across the organisation to bring together a range of initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance, from financial advice to opportunities to take part in community-based activities.
Thrive is our dedicated staff wellbeing website, providing a wealth of information and support on health and wellbeing, career development, social networks, and discounts and rewards. It is available 24/7, allowing you to access support at a time that suits you.
Some of the benefits we provide include:
- Smart Tech
- Cycle to work scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Childcare discounts
- Annual travel pass
- Flexible working
- Flexible retirement
- Free parking on Trust sites
- Electric car charging
- Free use of onsite gyms
- Discounts and benefits
All staff can access our dedicated Employee Health and Wellbeing Service (occupational health and counselling services). The service provides a wide range of benefits as well a Trustwide support which includes:
- Physiotherapy
- Fast-tracking for stress and musculo-skeletal disorders
- Health and wellbeing initiatives designed to support you in every aspect of your life
- Staff networks and committees
- Dedicated menopause support group
- Opportunities for reflection and Schwarz round programmes
CNTW was awarded Ambassador Status in 2023 for the Better Health at Work Award (BHAWA), recognising the ongoing work carried out across the organisation to support and promote staff health and wellbeing. Organisations can be recommended for the Ambassador Status when they achieve ‘Maintaining Excellence’, the highest level of the award, which the Trust has been awarded since 2017.
Recent health and wellbeing initiatives at the Trust have included:
- Support for staff going through menopause, such as ‘Menopause Cafes’ to provide a space for discussion, and a ‘menopause toolkit’ with information and resources for staff and their managers.
- Outdoor experiences such as alpaca treks, target games, and nature walks, to support staff’s fitness and help them connect with nature.
- Webinars and drop-in sessions from Barclays to help staff overcome their money worries.
We offer a broad range of training and career development opportunities through our in-house Academy team to help you both personally and professionally, including apprenticeships, and a leadership development programme.
It’s important that we have the right staff, with the right skills, in the right place.
We can offer:
- Coaching
- Apprenticeships
- Nurse Degree Apprenticeships
- Line Manager Training
- Collective Leadership and Management Development Programme
Every year the Trust celebrates the dedication, hard work and achievements of CNTW and NTW Solutions staff at our Annual Staff Excellence Awards.
As an organisation we are committed to implementing the 7 aspects of the NHS People Promise which was developed based on the feedback of 1.3 million NHS Staff. Find out more on People Promise.