There are many benefits of working for an organisation like BrisDoc, and many that align with our BrisDoc Values:
Our Patients
- Opportunity to make a big difference in our local communities by providing a safe and caring service to the people of Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire – 24/7 and 365 days a year
- Knowing you are working in an organisation that consistently has >93% patient satisfaction
- Knowing that 95% of our staff are happy with the standard of care provided by BrisDoc
Our People
- Opportunity to have a flexible working pattern, within our service opening times and patient demand
- Opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Opportunity to grow in your role and career, supported by training and professional development
- You have access to an NHS Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, salary sacrifice schemes, free eye tests, NHS discounts, and plenty more
Our Services
- Peace of mind that BrisDoc puts ‘quality’ of service, equipment, and care at the forefront of everything
- Regular opportunities to have your say in how we can improve the services we provide
- Knowing you are working in an organisation where 99% staff enjoy working for BrisDoc and that 98% of our staff would recommend BrisDoc as a good place to work
- Knowing you are working in an organisation that has successfully passed the Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections for all four services, with Homeless Health Service being rated as Outstanding, and has gained ISO9001 & ISO14001 environmental accreditations
Our Resources
- Competitive salary package and an accredited living wage employer
- Opportunity to save money for the wider NHS to achieve the best from all our resources and throughout the healthcare community
- Using our resources to help other communities in need, both locally, nationally, and internationally through the Community Fund
Our Social Impact
- Embedding a sustainability culture with the help of our Green Board
- Being recognised as an equal and diverse employer, achieving a range of accreditations including: the Disability Confident Employer, Care Leaver Friendly Employer, West of England Good Employer Supporter, and Bristol Equality Charter Supporter
Benefits at BrisDoc
You can find the full list of benefits to you as a co-owner at BrisDoc in the Co-Owner Benefits Handbook.
If you are employed on a BrisDoc contract of employment, you receive the following benefits (this does not include those with a Casual Workers Agreement):
- Shared Ownership – We are an employee-owned business, which means that you, as co-owners and employees, collectively own the company and have a real influence over the direction and success of our services
- Employee-Owner Trust bonus – Employees are eligible for a pro rata tax-free bonus; surplus that would previously have been distributed in shareholder dividends
- ‘Sharing Success’ discretionary bonus – All bonuses are subject to the successful performance of the business and your individual contribution, and therefore cannot be guaranteed. The amount will vary between zero and 10%
- ‘Being Prepared’ discretionary bonus – Following completion of all statutory & mandatory training by 31st October each year
- Occupational maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay – Over and above the statutory entitlements
- Occupational sick pay allowance – Over and above the statutory allowances
- Annual Leave – Starts at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Holiday ‘buy back’ – This flexible holiday arrangement (called ‘Buy Back’) helps enable staff to ‘sell’ holiday back to BrisDoc. This only applies to holiday above the statutory minimum that has not been used, and must be agreed in advance with your Line Manager. All holiday “buy back” is paid during January payroll
- Up to 5 days (pro rata) paid special leave – As part of BrisDoc’s Family Friendly Policy for unexpected / emergency situations.
- Health and wellbeing – We have a substantial wellbeing offer including an Employee Assistance Programme and occupational health
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes – For bicycle and car loans, as well as travel and parking offers
- Staff discounts – With a free Blue Light Card and free access to Health Service Discounts