Support, reward and recognition

We offer a comprehensive voluntary benefits package and a range of local discounts to all our staff. In 2023 our efforts were nationally recognised, and we proudly secured the "Best Public Sector Benefits" award at the Employee Benefits Awards. The Employee Benefits team is continuously working to increase the range of services and benefits we provide.

Core benefits:

• 35 to 41 days annual leave including bank holidays

• NHS pension scheme

• Family friendly policies 

• Discounted staff restaurants and cafes

• A range of support and policies to help you balance your work, family commitments and personal well-being

Onsite nurseries

Save money on all your childcare costs by taking advantage of onsite nurseries at Pinderfields and Dewsbury sites.

Holiday clubs are also open during school holidays at our Pinderfield site.

Library and Knowledge Service

The Staff Library and Knowledge Service is located at the Trust HQ & Education Centre, Pinderfields. They offer a service to all Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust staff, students on placement and NHS Wakefield Clinical Commissioning Group. Facilities include computers with access to the internet and areas for quiet study. You can find out more at Library and Knowledge Services.

Shops and cafes

We have a range of shops and cafés across all of our sites. Staff wearing their ID badges are entitled to a discounts on food or meals prepared on-site in any of our restaurants. You can also take advantage of free internet access at our MY Communications Cafés during your breaks.

Prayer rooms

We recognise that our workforce and local communities are culturally diverse, therefore we have prayer rooms at each hospital site, and multi-faith centres at Dewsbury and District and Pinderfields hospitals.