Trust membership Pension All staff automatically become members of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust when they begin work here. This entitles you to the following benefits: •O ur free quarterly member’s newsletter ‘GoodHealth’. It’s full of health tips and advice direct from our doctors and nurses as well as valuable information on the hospitals and what’s going on in the NHS. • I nvites to exclusive member’s events. These might range from health fairs where you can come and get your blood pressure checked or our open evenings where you get to listen to some of our medical experts. •A chance to have your say by taking part in surveys about the hospital or letting the Hospital Governors who represent members know your views. • T he opportunity to vote in elections for the Hospital Governors – and even stand for election yourself if you want.
The NHS pension scheme is one of the best in the country. As a member you get a package of pension benefits which are guaranteed by law when you become entitled to them. The range of benefits include: • a pension and tax free lump sum when you retire • life assurance cover of twice your annual pay • voluntary early retirement benefits • redundancy benefits • family benefits • options to increase your benefits. For more information about pension benefits contact: 0300 3301 346 or visit www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions
Annual leave For staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions (all staff excluding medical staff), annual leave entitlement is as follows: Length of Service
Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays
On appointment
27 days plus 8 days
After 5 years’ service
29 days plus 8 days
After 10 years’ service 33 days plus 8 days
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