The Trust's generous annual leave allowance runs from 1 April to 31 March and employees are entitled to annual leave and general public holidays as follows:

For employees working part-time hours and standard shifts other than 7.5 hours (excluding meal-breaks), annual leave and public holiday entitlements are calculated and taken in hours, on a pro-rata basis for part-time employees. The number of Bank Holidays may vary in a leave year depending on when Easter falls.

Family friendly:

We operate a range of family friendly policies, including generous maternity, shared parental, partner and adoption leave and entitlements. Our work-life balance commitment offers a series of policies that cover a wide range of staff needs. Take a look at the government website for more information: Help paying for childcare.

Flexible:

Even if you don't have a family, you may well benefit from our support of flexible working patterns, including options to work flexi-time, part time hours, job share and term time working.

The Trust demonstrates its commitment to workplace wellbeing through the provision of a range of resources to support physical and psychological wellbeing and healthy lifestyles. All colleagues have access to services which include: Wellbeing Workshops, Occupational Health service, counselling, physiotherapy support, and a chaplaincy team who provide pastoral and spiritual support. In addition, we are privileged to have 170+ colleagues within the Trust who act as a voluntary Wellbeing Advocate - helping to communicate what's available and enhance accessibility.

We also offer a number of other initiatives to colleagues including: working during pregnancy workshops, menopause workshop, workplace wellbeing events, a cycle to work scheme and much more. The Trust is proud to have staff forums that include Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian Gay Bi-sexual and Transgender (LGBT+) and Living and Working with Disability, Illness or Injury (LAWDII).

You may choose to live in the city itself or you might consider commuting from neighbouring areas such as North Somerset, South Gloucestershire or beyond. There is a wide range of temporary and long-term accommodation available.

Letting Agencies -a number of letting agencies manage rentable properties in close proximity to the Trust - some of which offer a level of NHS staff discount. Click here for a list of local agencies. This is not an exhaustive directory of all local letting agencies and the inclusion of those included does not imply endorsement or recommendation of University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This list is provided to colleagues for information and guidance only.

HomeChoice Bristol is a partnership between Bristol City Council and other housing associations in the city. You can use this service to register and apply for social housing in Bristol.

West of England Rental Standard recognises organisations that have been approved by the West of England Local Authorities to accredit landlords or agents. They have a set minimum of standards that landlords and agents in the private rental sector should meet.

Serviced Apartments within close proximity to the Trust offer a perfect solution for visitors who enjoy all the modern comforts of home along with the first-class service expected from a high standard hotel.

Help to Buy South are the Homebuy agent for the South West. HomeBuy agents administer the Homebuy Direct and New Build HomeBuy scheme, which helps eligible first time buyers to buy their low cost homes.

Rightmove and Zoopla have information about flats, houses and other properties that are available to rent in Bristol and the surrounding areas. It also advertises flat shares, house shares and rooms to rent.

Green travel:

As a Trust we are committed to being as sustainable as we can. We have put in place a number of initiatives aimed at assisting our staff get to work without bringing their cars.

There is HUBS - a free bus jointly funded with Bristol University.

National Lift Share Club.

University Hospitals Bristol are a First Bus travel partner offering a Commuter Travel Club scheme that gives discounted bus travel.

If you would prefer to get here on two wheels, choose from free motor bike parking, membership of SMUG - our motor bike users group - or BUGS - our bike users group, - and use of the secure, enclosed cycle centre with shower facilities.

Parking:

If you are unable to use our green ways of traveling to work we do offer limited parking for staff. Take a look at our parking policy here.

We have negotiated a wide range of discounts with local service providers and retailers, meaning you get great deals on anything from holidays to hairdressing and insurance to theatre tickets.

In addition, you will have access to My Trust Benefits an online discount platform that will help you make savings on the services and products you use every day and to treat yourself. Make sure you check out our Benefits Booklet as well.