Frequently Asked Questions
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Working at DHU Healthcare
Visit Life at DHU us to learn about what it means to work for DHU Healthcare. To see what great rewards and benefits we offer our colleagues, go to What we offer
Our people matter to us. We value them through a ‘coaching culture’ – offering staff engagement, wellbeing support, career progression and inspirational visible leadership.
Choose DHU and you will access:
- A generous salary structure – with nine bandings offering long-term incremental career progression
- The contributory NHS Pension Scheme membership – and its associated benefits
- Apprenticeships, bursaries, continued professional development and structured training opportunities
- Varied working options – full and part-time offers, evening and weekend shifts and job shares
- Recognition of continuous NHS service
- Generous holiday entitlements
- Westfield Health Membership – including direct access to GP and counselling services, CT and MRI scans, hospital treatment insurance and cashback for dental, optical and physiotherapy care
- Free of charge parking and complimentary tea and coffee
- Indemnity insurance – provided at no cost to our GPs and doctors
- Recommend a friend – a £1000 reward for referring others to DHU (T&Cs apply)
- Loyalty Award – certificate, pin badge and monetary award for every five years of continuous DHU service
We are dedicated to being an inclusive and accessible employer that promotes diversity. Our organisation is committed to attracting a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from qualified candidates, irrespective of their age, race, religion or belief, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, disability, or maternity or pregnancy status.
At DHU Healthcare, we are committed to fostering a workplace that values and celebrates diversity and inclusion as fundamental pillars of our organizational culture. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce not only reflects the communities we serve but also enhances our ability to provide high-quality healthcare solutions.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion includes:
Equal Opportunity: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable laws.
Inclusive Work Environment: We strive to create an inclusive work environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.
Diverse Talent Pool: We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain a diverse and talented workforce that mirrors the diversity of the patients and communities we serve.
Diversity Training: We offer ongoing training and educational resources to our employees to promote awareness, understanding, and appreciation of diversity and inclusion issues.
Supplier Diversity: We seek to partner with diverse suppliers and vendors, recognizing the importance of supporting minority-owned and women-owned businesses.
Community Engagement: We engage with our local communities to support initiatives and organizations that promote diversity, inclusion, and healthcare equity.
Accountability: We hold ourselves accountable for measurable progress in our diversity and inclusion efforts, regularly assessing our practices and setting goals for improvement.
We believe that diversity and inclusion are not just policies but integral aspects of our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to all individuals. By embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment, we aim to improve patient care, innovation, and the overall well-being of our employees and the communities we serve.
Help with job searching
All about our recruitment process
To apply for a job vacancy, start by selecting the area you want to work in. You can then search for available roles and locations, or browse through the full list of vacancies. Click on the role that interests you to view the complete advertisement. Finally, click on the ‘apply’ button to complete our online application.
Our shortlisting process involves reviewing applications as soon as we receive them. We will contact you once we are able to shortlist your application. Once the application window closes, we will review all applications and identify potential candidates for the role. In some cases, the hiring manager may call you to discuss your application before inviting you for an interview.
Our selection process involves a variety of tools tailored to the specific role you are applying for. These tools may include interviews, presentations, or other relevant activities. We will provide you with ample time to prepare and ensure that you are informed about the selection process.
After we assess that we are a good match, we will contact you to extend an offer. Please note that all offers are contingent upon reference and DBS checks, so we may not be able to provide you with an immediate start date. However, we can initiate the onboarding process to begin integrating you into the team.
We understand the importance of a smooth onboarding process. Our HR team will guide you through the necessary checks such as DBS and referencing. We provide you with a dedicated point of contact to answer any queries you might have during the onboarding. To speed up the process, please ensure your references are ready.
Here are some top tips to ensure your application process goes smoothly:
- Get your references sorted in advance and inform them that a request will be coming their way.
- If there are any issues on your DBS certificate, even if they seem minor, let us know in advance. Simple things may show up but if we are aware of them, it won’t slow down the process.
- If you have lived or worked abroad for more than three months in the past five years, you will need to provide a Good Code of Conduct. You can obtain this from the embassy of the country you were residing in.
