Question 1

How much employees get paid and what are the details on the salary structure at Kingston Hospital?

Accepted Answer

Depending on job position you can expect: 'for applicants without prior nhs experience at the same pay band or higher, the salary will start at the lower value within the advertised range', 'successful candidates will be offered at the bottom of the band pay-scale unless you have been contracted previously within the nhs at a higher pay point. ( band 2 starts at £26,696 pa. pro-rata inclusive of hcas and band 3 starts at £27,129 pa. pro-rata inclusive of hcas)'

Question 2

What healthcare benefits are offered to employees at Kingston Hospital?

Accepted Answer

Depending on job position you can expect: 'health and wellbeing & staff benefits', 'we offer a great pension, and staff benefits package which can be found attached to this vacancy'

Question 3

Are there pension plans, including any unique retirement perks, included in the job package at Kingston Hospital?

Accepted Answer

Depending on job position you can expect: 'we offer a great pension, and staff benefits package which can be found attached to this vacancy'

Question 4

How are flexible working arrangements supported at Kingston Hospital?

Accepted Answer

Depending on job position you can expect: 'our smart app booking system makes life easier for flexible working!', 'smart app booking system makes life easier for flexible working!'

Question 5

Is there investment in training and development of employees at Kingston Hospital?

Accepted Answer

Depending on job position you can expect: 'we encourage and support continued professional development, funding and time to attend study days is available', 'we also offer support and a buddying system so that new team members quickly find their feet and help each other learn in a supportive way', 'the post holder will be expected to participate in the postgraduate teaching of medical staff and undergraduates attached to the trust and in the training of all grades of staff', 'you will be given targeted support and training to assist you in your journey', 'training and development opportunities within a supportive and friendly team'

Question 6

Are there Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) included in the job bonuses, and what support do they provide at Kingston Hospital?

Accepted Answer

Depending on job position you can expect: 'the trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and invests heavily in the wellbeing of its staff. alongside opportunities for career development, there is a dedicated team of staff pastoral wellbeing practitioners who work with the clinical and corporate divisions, to provide pastoral support to all staff. these practitioners are part of the wider health & wellbeing provision which includes a specialist staff physiotherapist, occupational health and access to counselling and an employee assistance programme. the team works together to enhance staff wellbeing and to promote a healthy work-life balance', 'a dedicated team of staff wellbeing chaplains who work with the clinical and corporate divisions, to provide pastoral support to all staff. these chaplains are part of a wider team of practitioners: a physiotherapist, a clinical psychologist and a counsellor', 'a dedicated team of staff wellbeing chaplains who work with the clinical and corporate divisions, to provide pastoral support to all staff', 'a dedicated team of staff wellbeing chaplains who work with the clinical and corporate divisions, to provide pastoral support to all staff. these chaplains are part of a wider team of practitioners: a physiotherapist, a clinical psychologist and a counsellor. this team works together to enhance khft staff wellbeing and promote a healthy work-life balance'

Question 7

Do employees have privileged access to wellness programs and facilities at Kingston Hospital?

Accepted Answer

Depending on job position you can expect: 'the trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and invests heavily in the wellbeing of its staff. alongside opportunities for career development, there is a dedicated team of staff pastoral wellbeing practitioners who work with the clinical and corporate divisions, to provide pastoral support to all staff. these practitioners are part of the wider health & wellbeing provision which includes a specialist staff physiotherapist, occupational health and access to counselling and an employee assistance programme. the team works together to enhance staff wellbeing and to promote a healthy work-life balance', 'health and wellbeing & staff benefits', 'health heroes awards 2018 – staff retention and wellbeing employer of the year.-hpma vivup award for well being 2019', '- our health heroes awards 2018 – staff retention and wellbeing employer of the year', 'health and wellbeing & staff benefits the trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and invests heavily in the wellbeing of its staff'

Question 8

What opportunities for professional career development can we expect working at Kingston Hospital?

Accepted Answer

Depending on job position you can expect: 'we encourage and support continued professional development, funding and time to attend study days is available', 'in return for your dedication and skills, we offer an optional apprenticeship programme with protected time for study, as well as tailor-made training and development for career growth', 'opportunities for career development', 'the service-line has regular educational meetings and actively supports opportunities for personal development of appointed staff', 'targeted support and training to assist you in your journey', 'training and development opportunities within a supportive and friendly team'

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