We are on a mission to make a positive difference in people’s lives - and to make Derbyshire Healthcare a great place to work.
Team Derbyshire Healthcare
- Rated good overall by the CQC in March 2020 with some outstanding services - “all staff we spoke with felt positive and proud about working for the trust”.
- A focus on inclusion, with a range of staff networks - chief executive Ifti Majid is cochair of NHS Confederation’s BME Leadership Network.
- Clear vision and values - “Staff knew and understood the Trust vision and values and how they were applied in the work of their team”.
- A ‘people first’ approach: during Coronavirus 96% of colleagues said they felt informed and 85% said they felt supported.
Talented, compassionate, and enthusiastic
There are few careers that are as rewarding as one at Derbyshire Healthcare. Here you will have the opportunity to support people of all backgrounds and ages.
By joining ‘Team Derbyshire Healthcare’, you will become part of a talented, compassionate, and enthusiastic group of people who work towards a set of values, committed to making a positive difference in people’s lives.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity, and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work.
Our Chief Executive, Ifti Majid, is a national advocate for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
“From grand rural vistas to inner-city challenges, the world is here and yet we work in a close-knit and supportive organisation. Give us a try and you are likely to get hooked.”
Dr Simon Thacker, Consultant Psychiatrist - shortlisted for RCPsych Awards Psychiatrist Of The Year
Wellbeing
The health and wellbeing of all our colleagues is and will remain a priority for the Trust. Our leaders are constantly seeking innovative ways to support our staff and we have a wide range of wellbeing offers in place, to both prevent and respond to health and wellbeing needs. We have a dedicated wellbeing team who are on hand to support colleagues whilst focussing on developing and improving our staff wellbeing offer, as well as providing access to 24/7 counselling support when needed.
Some of the ways we support your health and wellbeing
| Proactive wellbeing coaching | Yoga classes |
| Lifestyle training sessions - from sleep to nutrition to physical activity | Self-care tips & resources on the Joined Up Care Derbyshire webpages |
| Monthly Schwartz rounds | Guides and resources for team check ins |
| Wellbeing training at team meetings and away days | Wellness Action Plans for supportive management conversations |
| Managers resources for women’s health | Resolve Staff Support Service for confidential counselling |
| Fast track Physio self-referral | Traumatic incident support and debriefing sessions |
"A few things that definitely stand out at Derbyshire Healthcare are: The culture of a very supportive peer group of consultants who are friendly and approachable Supportive wider multidisciplinary teams that help support consultant roles."
Dr Abbas Ramji