Our Offer
We value, support and develop our staff to create a thriving and sustainable workforce
We care about our colleagues and offer a variety of support including wellbeing and career development. We live by our values and empower staff, creating an environment of inclusion and fairness.
As a teaching hospital we have opportunities for learning and growth with connections to local Universities. We have a reputation for high quality research and actively support colleagues in this field of study.
Living in a modern coastal city, you can enjoy incredible attractions with the countryside on your doorstep.
Our values
Our aim is simple, to value our people by creating the best place to work. We look after our patients, ourselves, and each other by living the below core values:
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We put people first
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We take ownership
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We respect and value others
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We are compassionate
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We listen, learn and improve
Our People
The diversity of people and their roles bring strength to our organisation. We value and support our staff in a variety of ways.
Staff Recognition
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We have schemes across the Trust designed to recognise and celebrate our staff.
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We also actively encourage patients, their families and our colleagues, to send thank you messages through a number of channels.
Staff Networks
Our staff network groups provide a forum for individuals to come together, share ideas, raise awareness of challenges and support each other. They drive change and give staff the opportunity to grow personally and professionally.
Our Staff Networks: Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Disability and Wellbeing (DAWN), Faith and Beliefs (FaB), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgender Plus Staff Network (LGBT+) and Women’s Network.
We also have a number support groups, including: Men’s Conversation, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support Group, Neurodiversity Support Network, Diabetes Support Group and Support Group for colleagues under going fertility treatment/IVF.
Find out more about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion work
Speak Up and People champions
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The Freedom to Speak Up Guardians operate independently, impartially, and objectively to support all staff within our organisation to raise any concerns that they may have.
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Our workplace People Champions are people who have a passion for fairness, justice, inclusivity and/or health and wellbeing; and want to support their colleagues in being as engaged, recognised and as well as they possibly can be.
Health and wellbeing
Our Wellbeing Support Hub offers a range of resources and materials to help you. This includes:
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Mental health information, advice and techniques, including counselling and therapy available both at work and outside of work.
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Wellbeing advice, staying active tips, menopause advice and useful apps.
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We have staff spaces throughout the hospital offering inside and outside areas to relax in.
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Cost of living help and advice, money and debt advice, staff discounts.
We also have an Employee Assistance Programme which is available 24/7 all year round. Here you can also find a wide range of resources to help you with mental, physical, financial or personal issues.
Staff discounts
A range of discounts are available to help you save money, including major and local retailers.
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Holidays, travel and days out
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Entertainment
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Shopping, fashion and gifts
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Supermarkets and food discounts at work
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Discounted memberships for gyms and swimming
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Motoring and cars
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TV & utilities, broadband and phones
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Finance and insurance
Our Location
Plymouth is a vibrant waterfront city packed full of attractions and with something for everyone to enjoy. Right on the doorstep of Dartmoor national park and within touching distance of Cornwall, Plymouth has some incredible attractions from the UK’s largest aquarium to exciting museum and galleries, cinemas and theatres, great waterfront eateries and nightlife to suit every taste. It has a rich and eclectic history with fascinating local sites to explore and discover.
Accommodation
We have very limited hospital accommodation on site, which is only suitable for short-term stays and single units. This is not suitable for families.
Find more information and make a reservation
Contact: plh-tr.accommodationofficederriford@nhs.net
Accommodation in Plymouth is very limited and in high demand. We do not always have accommodation readily available on site and therefore it is advisable for you to start looking at sourcing accommodation as soon as you know you are moving to Plymouth.
You can find general accommodation information on the governments Renting, moving and affordable housing page
Schools and Childcare
Children in the south west benefit from not only a great education but also the opportunity to spend quality time outdoors. Plymouth has three grammar schools and a medical and healthcare college for those wishing to progress to careers in those sectors. There are many great schools to choose from, to suit students of all ages and abilities, including those with SEND. Here in Plymouth we also have two award winning universities.
Schools
From Nursery to college, find out more about schools in Plymouth
Childcare
Plymouth has a wide range of childcare providers that look after pre-school aged children and school aged children outside of school hours.
Find out about Pre-School, Day Nurseries and Out-Of-School Care in Plymouth
To help with your childcare needs, we also offer a Corporate Childcare Salary Sacrifice Scheme. You may also benefit from the Government’s Tax-free Childcare scheme
