A well workforce is one which is made up of happy and healthy individuals.
The Health and Wellbeing team provide support, advice and information for all staff based upon the six stands of our wellbeing wheel: physical, emotional, financial, environmental, social and cultural.
PhysicalAs part of our staff wellbeing package, we have a free onsite gym which is open 24/7 for all staff, located at St Peter’s Hospital in the Wellbeing Hub on Floor 1. To use the gym facilities, you will need to have a gym induction, which you can book by emailing asp-tr.healthandwellbeingteam@nhs.net The gym in located in the Wellbeing Hub on Level 1 of the Outpatients building at St Peter’s Hospital. It has a range of equipment available at the gym, including treadmills, rowing machines, bikes, cross-trainers, dumb bells, kettlebells and boxing bags. We also offer free in-house physiotherapy for staff to support them with any aches, pains or ailments they may be suffering with. |
NHS staff can also access:
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Emotional
Our emotional wellbeing offer comprises:
| On Site Pastoral Wellbeing Support Pastoral and Staff Wellbeing Lead offers a series one to one or group sessions for staff to support their mental health. |
Psychological Incident Debrief Services A service that supports staff following any traumatic event that has happened during a shift. Sessions are timed to last one hour and are confidential. They can be facilitated via MS Teams or in person, or a mixture of both by a trained facilitator. |
Wellbeing Wagon the Health and Wellbeing team make their way around the wards and departments, sharing wellbeing information and goodies for staff to support them through their shift. |
There is also a range of external services providing emotional support, including:
- Employee Assistance Programme – Support for Mental Health and Wellbeing by providing impartial, confidential advice from qualified counsellors.
- Here for you Hubs – Surrey Heartlands – A free self-referral service provided by Surrey and Borders for all Surrey Heartlands staff, offering a range of services from one-to-one support to online resources.
- Our NHS People – Helps you manage your own health and wellbeing by looking after others.
- Safe Havens – Provides out of hours help and support to people and their carers who are experiencing a mental health crisis or emotional distress.
Environmental - Outdoor spaces – in recent years we have invested in our outdoor areas across our sites as we know environment makes a great difference to wellbeing. This included creating a dedicated staff garden at the St Peter’s hospital site, as well as investing in new outdoor seating for the main entrances of St Peter’s, Ashford and the Abbey Wing.
- Walking routes – we are fortunate that our hospitals are located in green areas in Surrey, which means that there are ample walking routes that colleagues can explore during their breaks and for walking meetings.
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NHS Pastoral Care Quality Award
Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals has been recognised for the support we provide for our internationally educated nurses and midwives. The NHS Pastoral Care Quality Award is part of NHS England and NHS Improvement’s International Recruitment Programme. The programme supports NHS organisations to increase and develop their international recruitment plans. Support offered by the Trust includes a dedicated OSCE training programme and access to support, preceptorship, training and development opportunities. We also support international nurses and midwives joining the Trust to find accommodation, assistance with opening a bank account and provide a small welcome pack when they arrive … read more on our Trust website. |
Financial
| Vivup Benefits Platform Provides staff with real life discounts to help with the cost of living, including money off at supermarkets and high street retailers. |
Wagestream allows staff to track their earnings throughout the month and shares expert tips on making the most out of your money. The app also allows access a proportion of earned money each month for a flat rate, ahead of payday. |
Discount schemes NHS Staff Discounts, Health Service Discounts and Blue Light Card. |
Social
- Rounders – each year the health and wellbeing team arrange a Rounders tournament between April and July.
- Pantomime – we have successfully held two pantomimes run by staff, for staff and their families. We hope to hold more in the future!
- A day in their shoes – an opportunity to shadow someone in a different role for the day to gain insight into how different people, teams and departments work.
Cultural
- Multi-Faith Centres – we have a Multi-Faith Centre at both Ashford and St Peter’s hospitals, consisting of a multi-faith chapel, Islamic prayer room and a quiet room.
- Equality and Diversity – we have a dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team that offers free bitesize training and supports staff networks. Our networks include Disability and Wellbeing, LGBTQ+, Men’s Health and Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage.
Other staff benefits
| Onsite Nursery We have two onsite nurseries, one at Ashford Hospital and one at St Peter’s Hospital, which operate 52 weeks of the year. The nurseries are open from 7am until 6pm. For more information, please visit ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/childcare |
Occupational Health Our Occupational Health are able to carry out health assessments and provide advice on some issues. They also run an inhouse winter vaccination programme for staff and physio rehabilitation services. |
Local AreaAshford Hospital, on the A30 near Heathrow Airport and St. Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey, near the M3/M25 are the main hospital sites. Within easy reach of London, as well as the smaller towns of Weybridge, Woking, and Virginia Water, the local area has excellent independent and state schools. Leafy Surrey offers a rounded life outside of work, and as an ambitious Trust, Ashford and St Peter’s offers opportunities for individuals to try new things and to gain exposure, and a supportive and welcoming team in which to do this. Central London is easily accessible with regular trains from Ashford and Woking to Waterloo. Underground trains run from Hatton Cross Underground station and staff can utilise the 446 service for free to travel between Woking, St Peter’s, Ashford, Hatton Cross and more. The motorway network, M25, M3 and M25 are also close by. Heathrow airport is 20 minutes by car and Gatwick Airport is 30 to 40 minutes by car. In the immediate locality there are leisure centres at Staines-upon-Thames, Sunbury, Woking and Feltham. Windsor, Runnymede, Hampton Court, Wisley (RHS) Gardens, the Thames and other places of interest are within a 10 mile radius. |
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