Financial Wellbeing
- Competitive pay with performance-based progression as well as an annual company-wide pay review.
- NHS pension scheme available to eligible Dentists, or access to a defined contribution pension scheme with Scottish Widows with generous employer contributions of 8%.
- Occupational sick pay with up to 3 months’ full pay and 3 months’ half pay, based on length of service.
- Pay enhancements for Radiation Safety Leads and Deputy Team Leader Roles.
- Professional Registration fees can be claimed back.
- Lab bills and indemnity cover paid for clinical staff.
- Uniform provided, as well as Fleeces, Lanyards & Tote Bags.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme - lease a brand new or previously used electric vehicle.
Balancing Work & Life
- Generous holiday entitlements, starting at 6.6 weeks per year including bank holidays, rising to 7 weeks per year after 5 years’ service.
- An additional week of annual leave for Dentists and Therapists.
- Holiday purchase scheme where you can purchase up to 2 weeks of additional holiday per year.
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Family friendly policies to support individuals with time off when they welcome a child into their family through pregnancy, adoption, and surrogacy, with generous occupational pay entitlements in addition to statutory entitlements.
Learning and Development
- Training and progression opportunities via our Learning and Development Pathways including training up to post-graduate level for eligible roles.
- Flexible approach to training requests through our Training and Development Policy.
- Free access to CPD platforms including Agilio iLearn and LinkedIn Learning.
- Free Face-to-face BLS training for all clinical staff.
- Opportunity to become a First Aider, Mental Health First Aider and Fire Warden. In addition, we regularly advertise opportunities for additional training for clinical staff, such as Radiography, Oral Health Education and Fluoride Application.
- Attendance at two Away Days annually for CPD, networking and team building activities.
Health & Wellbeing
- SimplyHealth Cash Plan - claim back money towards certain health expenses including dental treatment, glasses and contact lenses, physio appointments, chiropractor appointments and much more, as well as access to gym membership discounts and other health benefits.
- Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 to support on a range of matters and pathways to counselling where appropriate.
- Occupational Health Referral Pathways available through Medigold.
- Flu vaccination fees can be claimed back.
- Cycle Scheme available via salary sacrifice scheme.
- Eye-tests available at Specsavers Opticians.
Eligibility Criteria applies for some benefits. Some benefits are non-contractual and may be withdrawn by PDSE at any time.Please refer to employment Terms and Conditions or seek advice from PDSEHR@plymouth.ac.uk
