Flexible working
We are committed to offering more flexible, varied roles and opportunities for different types of flexible working to help you achieve a good work-life balance.
What flexible working can look like
Our flexible working options give you greater choice, in where, when and how you work. Depending on the requirements of your role we offer:
- Part-time roles for better balance
- Work from home or hybrid options, where your role allows
- Annualised hours so you work to suit your lifestyle
- Term-time only contracts for staff with school-age children
- Longer working days in exchange for more time off
- Volunteer days and celebration days to recharge or give back
- Generous parental leave to support new beginnings
- Flexible retirement when you're thinking about retiring.
What our people are saying
In our recent staff survey, here's what colleagues shared:
- 76.3% are satisfied with opportunities for flexible working
- 63.6% feel the organisation is committed to balancing work and home life
- 66.5% say they're achieving a good balance
- 83.8% feel confident approaching their manager about flexible arrangements
- We scored 7.3 on the we work flexibly NHS people promise, one of the best scores across the whole of the NHS.
Applying for flexible working
You can apply for flexible working opportunities from day one of starting in your role.