Looking after our colleagues is important. We have a variety of employee benefits and wellbeing schemes to support you. This includes:
Discounted bus fare from the George Park and Ride. Valid on Stagecoach bus. You must show your NHS ID card.
Meal deals in Goodness at Greens restaurant on level 7
25% staff discount off all lunch meals at Derriford Centre for Health and Wellbeing (DCHW). You must show your NHS ID card.
£2.50 daily budget meals at DCHW
Staff wellbeing spaces and a commitment to continue investment in these areas
Find out more about our cost of living support and restaurants and food offers
As an NHS and Trust employee, you can access the following staff benefits. This can help you save money and treat yourself.
This 2-year validity card gives discounts from large national retailers to local businesses. This includes discounts on travel, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and more. The card costs £4.99 for 2-years access to discounts and also has a mobile app for online purchases. Sign up for Blue Light Card
The Goodness at Greens restaurant on level 7 offers some meal deals.
The Derriford Centre for Health and Wellbeing (DCHW) offer 25% staff discount off all lunch meals. You must show your NHS ID card. They also have £2.50 daily budget meals. Find out more about The Derriford Centre for Health and Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership at the Derriford Centre for Health and Wellbeing (DCHW)
This free to join website provides online discounts, cashback and vouchers for NHS and Healthcare Workers. It includes shopping, travel, finance, insurance, mobiles, motoring, broadband, TV and utilities. Sign up to Health Service Discount
Rental company that offers 10% off care hire to NHS staff. Get a personalised quote by emailing your rental requirements, from your NHS email account, to info@rhinocarhire.com
The Trust provides staff with the opportunity to enter into a number of salary sacrifice schemes which can reduce costs. This makes reductions from you gross salary, meaning it is not subject to some, or all of the following three costs:
Employee National Insurance (NI)
Pension
Tax contributions
which would otherwise normally be incurred on the sacrificed amount.
The Trust offers schemes covering the purchasing of home electronics, gym membership, car leasing, corporate childcare and the national cycle to work scheme. Find out more about Salary Sacrifice Schemes
An employee benefits platform that provides savings and discounts across major retailers, supermarkets, travel and entertainment. It also provides Payroll Pay which allows staff to spread the cost of items direct from your salary. Sign up to Vivup
Coming to the UK to join the NHS is a daunting, life-changing event. It is ok to need a little more help at times, and we actively encourage you to do so through the Trust's range of diverse help and support.
The Freedom to Speak Up Guardians operate independently, impartially, and objectively to support all staff within our organisation to raise any concerns that you may have. The Guardians, whilst remaining independent, work alongside the senior leadership team to support a more open and transparent place to work, where all colleagues are actively encouraged and enabled to speak up safely.
Find out more about Freedom to Speak Up
The Trust’s Occupational Health and Wellbeing Department is here to support you in work and - if you’re off sick - to give you the tools to get back to work in a way that’s right for you. Their role is to minimise work-related ill-health and to maximise good general health in the workplace. Their range of service include; pre-employment health screenings, counselling, EMDR therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, musculoskeletal and workplace ergonomic assessments, Workplace immunisations and blood screenings, and health surveillance assessments.
Visit the Occupational Health and Wellbeing page
People Champions are members of staff throughout the hospital who have additional training in either: health and wellbeing, speaking up, inclusion, and/or sustainability. People Champions are great at signposting and listening, and have tons of resources and knowledge to share.
Find out more about People Champions
A difficult experience can leave us feeling uncertain and vulnerable. At times like this it helps to have someone who will accept you as you are and help you to find a way to deal with it.
The Pastoral and Spiritual Care Team are here to listen. They can be alongside you, as you try to make sense of your situation.
The Department of Pastoral and Spiritual Care has nearly 100 people from many walks of life who share a passion for supporting patients, families and the staff who care for them. They have a quiet room in a private space for you to meet with one of the team or to be alone. The chapel is always open and the multi-faith room is available during office hours.
Find out more Pastoral and Spiritual Care
The Trust wants to hear your thoughts on equality, diversity and inclusion. One way to do this is through our inclusion networks. The networks aim to promote inclusivity in the workplace by encouraging all of our staff members to speak up in a safe space. They are designed to listen to you and discuss your values to ultimately ensure complete acceptance and respect. For any further information, please contact the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team on plh-tr.staffnetworks@nhs.net
Well and Resilient Doctors was founded in 2017 to provide wellbeing and mental health support to junior doctors. They run a program of workshops covering topics such as "Safe Reflection", "Mindfulness" and "Physical Health" whilst facilitating senior trainee led peer support. To contact the WARD team here at Derriford please email at:Derriford@welldoctors.org
Visit the Well and Resilient Doctors (WARD) site
The Wellbeing Support Hub offers a range of resources and materials to help and support you. This includes:
Mental health information
Advice and techniques
Wellbeing advice
Staying active tips
Menopause advice
Useful apps
Money and debt advice
They can also provide spaces to take time out; both inside and outside areas to relax in.
Here is an alphabetical list of faith communities and other belief organisations with contact details. They are accessible to staff and visitors across Plymouth.
Redeemer Church site Address: St Barnabas Terrace, Plymouth PL1 5NN
Visit Plymouth Bahai Community on Facebook Address: 21 Dale Road, Mutley, Plymouth PL4 6PH
Devonport Community Baptist Church site Address: Mount Wise Neighbourhood Centre, 75
Clowance Street, Devonport, Plymouth PL1 4LQ
Mutley Baptist Church site Address: Mutley Plain, Plymouth PL4 6LB
Salisbury Road Baptist Church site Address: Rosebury Avenue, St Judes, Plymouth, PL4 8SX
All Nations Christian Ministries site Address: All Nations Ministries, Catherine Street Baptist church, Plymouth, PL1 2AD
Kadampa Meditation Center site Address: 48-50 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6LE
Plum Village UK Address: Clearbrook Village Hall, Yelverton, PL20 6JD
Christ the King Church site Address: Wyndham Street West, Plymouth, PL1 5ER
Plymouth Chinese Christian Fellowship site Address: Hope Baptist Church, Peverell Park Road, Plymouth, PL3 4QG
St Andrews church site Address: Church Office, The Minster Church of St. Andrew, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 2AD
St Matthias site Address: North Hill, Mutley, Plymouth PL4 8HF
St Judes church site Address: 4 Beaumont Rd, Plymouth, PL4 9BJ
St Peters site Address: Wyndham Square, Plymouth, PL1 5EG
Overcomers Christian Fellowship International site Address: The Overcomers’ Sanctuary, 15 Gordon Terrace, Mutley, Plymouth, PL4 6EP
City Church site Address: Woodland Terrace Lane, Greenbank, Plymouth, PL4 8QL
Plymouth Hindu Community Address: Unitarian Church, Notte Street, Plymouth, PL1 4HU
Plymouth Islamic Education Trust Address: 19 Greenbank Ave, St Judes, Plymouth PL4 8PS
The Islamic Centre of Plymouth and Cornwall Address: 112 North Road East, Plymouth, PL4 6AW
Salahadin Mosque, 10 Durnford St, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 3QJ
Plymouth Synagogue Address: Synagogue Chambers, Catherine Street, Plymouth PL1 2AD
St Peters Lutheran Church Address: Larkham Lane and The Dell, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 4PG
Plymouth Methodist Central Hall Address: Eastlake Street, Plymouth City Centre PL1 1BA
Derriford Hospital – Level 7, Zone E Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth PL6 8DU
St Mary and St George Coptic Orthodox Church Address: Plymouth Science Park, Davy Rd, Plymouth PL6 8BX
Greek Orthodox Church Plymouth Address: St Demetrios & St Nikitas Church, Central Road, Plymouth PL1 3BX
Plymouth Christian Centre Address: Embankment Road, Plymouth, PL4 9HP
Plymouth Quaker Meeting Address: Quaker House, 74 Mutley Plain, Plymouth PL4 6LF
Salvation Army Plymouth Address: Elspeth Sitters House, Hoegate, Plymouth PL1 2JB
Plymouth Adventist Church Address: 88 North Road East, Plymouth PL4 6AN
Sikh Community in Devon and Cornwall Address: Plymouth Unitarian Church, Notte street, Plymouth, PL1 2HG
If you would like to suggest a place of worship, faith community, or belief organisation which could be included in this list please contact the medical workforce team at medical.workforceandeducation@nhs.net
