Why work for us
At NHS Cheshire and Merseyside, we are dedicated to providing our staff with a rewarding and supportive work environment.
As an NHS employee, you'll have access to a comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your working life and support your health, wellbeing, and financial security.
Competitive pay and annual leave
We offer competitive pay under the national Agenda for Change terms and conditions, supported by a robust job evaluation scheme. Enjoy generous annual leave entitlements, starting at 27 days and increasing with your length of service.
Generous pension scheme
Our NHS Pension Scheme is one of the most generous available, with contributions from both you and our organisation. The scheme includes a pension and lump sum on retirement.
Read more about the NHS Pension Scheme.
Flexible working and retirement options
Our Flexible Working Policy allows you to adjust your working hours to suit your personal circumstances, team needs and service requirements.
You can consider options like compressed hours, job sharing, annualised hours and staggered hours, helping work fit your life.
We also offer flexible retirement options, helping you make the best choices for you and helping us retain the skills of our most experienced colleagues.
Agile working
We embrace agile working, empowering our colleagues to work flexibly to optimise performance and support work-life balance. This includes working from different locations across Cheshire and Merseyside, including home, and using technology to support effective working.
We currently have 12 offices across Cheshire East, Cheshire West, Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, Warrington and Wirral.
Personal development
We are committed to your growth and development. Our comprehensive learning and development offer includes workshops, courses, training, and leadership development opportunities.
Through on-the-job learning, face-to-face courses, apprenticeships, coaching and mentoring and much more, we want all colleagues to feel supported to reach their potential.
Health and wellbeing
Your health and wellbeing are important to us. We offer a range of support services, including:
You’ll be supported to access our health and wellbeing offers and encouraged to take part in activities throughout the year.
Staff benefits
We recognise the contributions of our staff with a range of benefits, including the ability to purchase additional leave, and access to various discount schemes. Enjoy discounts on high street and online stores, holidays, travel, and more.
Being part of something bigger
By working for our organisation, you can be part of something bigger – not only through the work you’ll do for the citizens of Cheshire and Merseyside, but also through getting involved in staff networks.
These networks offer peer support and influence our agenda, helping us to be a more inclusive and compassionate organisation and employer.