We are always looking for ways to invest in and support our staff.
You are the stars of CNWL – the people who provide care, develop relationships and make important decisions. That’s why we are constantly looking to develop new, exciting rewards and incentives.
We hope you find the contents of this page of interest. If you have any questions, ideas or suggestions, please contact cnw-tr.benefits@nhs.net
Rewarding our staff
We really value continued service to the NHS and formally recognise those who achieve continuous 20, 30 and 40 years CNWL service while working for us. A £200 gift voucher is awarded after 20 years and then a further £100 for 10 years completed thereafter.
We will automatically contact you the month after you have completed your service. If you think you should have been contacted, please email cnw-tr.benefits@nhs.net with your continuous start date at the NHS.
Retirement Gift Vouchers are awarded to any member of staff who retires with more than 15 years continuous NHS service and have worked for CNWL for at least 2 years.
You can also claim £75 towards a retirement party. You and your line manager will need to apply for a Retirement Award via the application form found on Trustnet.
For the last four years we have given all staff their birthday off as an extra day’s leave; a day for you and to do something for you.
There’s more on Trustnet about this, staff can search 'birthday leave'.
Vivup highfive is an exciting new way to recognise colleagues’ hard work, achievements via an easy to use smartphone application, within our core values.
To access the app, simply download from your appropriate app store and enter CNWL followed by your employee number (found on your payslip). Once accepted, enter CNWLhi5 and you can send a hi five to your colleagues at your leisure.
The platform is also where you will can claim your voucher for the Retirement and Long Service Awards.
Health and wellbeing
The Occupational Health Team provides advice and support in regard to the impact of ill health on work. We offer assessments of fitness to work pre-placement and during employment, new entrant screening, in employment immunity screening and immunisation programmes.
We promote ability and supporting disabilities in the workplace on commencement and in-employment and support the Health and Wellbeing agenda.
Occupational Health Service can be contacted on 020 3317 3350 or occupationalhealthcnwl@nhs.net.
The Employee Assistance Programme (Workplace Options) is available to help you with any personal problems that you may not want to talk about at work. It is available to any employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Face-to-face counselling is available with experienced counsellors accredited with the appropriate bodies. There is also a specific managers advice line.
Topics you can be supported on include:
- Emotional Support for any personal and/or workplace concerns
- Coping with Stress, Anxiety and Depression
- Information/Referrals on various legal processes
- Financial and Debt Planning
- Life Coaching (help with any changes in life)
- Planning for Retirement
CNWL staff can search on Trustnet for information how to access Workplace Options.
CNWL staff can now gain quick and easy support and advice on musculoskeletal conditions from PhysioMed.
There are two different zones of advice available:
- Self-referral to PhysioMed (clinical advice)
- The wellbeing Zone (self-help advice)
To refer for Physio Med, CNWL staff visit Trustnet.
Keeping Well is a staff support hub working in partnership with CNWL and West London NHS Trust.
The service aims to promote positive wellbeing and psychological support to all NHS, health and social care staff who live or work in North West London. This also includes the London Ambulance Service, volunteers and those providing care to others in the community.
- Visit the Keeping Well NWL website
- Tel: 0300 123 1705
- Email: keepingwell.nwl@nhs.net
Our wellbeing champions help support wellbeing through raising awareness of wellbeing activities, promoting healthy lifestyles and positive mental health.
For more information or if you would like to become a champion please contact cnwl.healthandwellbeing@nhs.net
- Move Your Frame in-studio and online classes - email heroes@moveyourframe.com from your NHS email address
- Move GB one Membership to all the best local fitness venues, activities and instructors
Apps (download via App Store or Google Play)
- Couch to 5K app – A running programme for absolute beginners
- Active 10 app – Anonymously records every minute of walking you do
- LES MILLS+ download the app 30 days free then 67% off for the first 3 months with unlimited access to 800+ online workouts
- Sane Solution – Eating well app (
- Sidekick – Social health game designed to motivate and engage people towards a healthy lifestyle
- Peppy Menopause Programme – Talk about menopause symptoms, concerns and treatment options
Supporting your personal development
The Learning Development Zone (LDZ) is an online portal where staff can access all their mandatory and additional training courses. These can be online or face-face courses. They cover a range of clinical, non-clinical skills, professional and personal skills.
CNWL staff can visit the LDZ website from Trustnet.
The CNWL Coaching Service is run by staff for staff and can help you translate your goals into positive actions. Staff can have access to a coach on a 1-1 basis to help them think through options when considering or experiencing a variety of situations in the workplace.
Email cnw-tr.orgdevelop@nhs.net to request a coach or CWNL staff can search 'career coaching' on Trustnet.
Our 21st Century Leadership Programme (21CLP) is our new way of developing our leaders of the future, by creating a clear, coherent and very values-driven compassionate leadership programme, providing a defined leadership pathway for all staff.
Find out more about the programme here.
Staff can search 21CLP on Trustnet or email cnwl.21clp@nhs.net if you have any questions about the programme or how to apply.
Scope for Growth is the new framework for supporting personal growth and developing talent across the NHS. It is designed to promote inclusive career development conversations and provide an opportunity for everyone to take ownership of their own development and career aspirations, whatever those may be.
CNWL staff can visit Trustnet for more information.
The yearlong Chief Nurse Fellowship Programme is designed to develop future nursing leaders, tailored to particular needs with the aim of advancing nursing excellence and leadership.
The fully-funded programme is aimed at Band 7 and/or 8a BAME nurses.
CNWL staff can search 'Chief Nurse Fellowship' on Trustnet.
To develop outstanding leadership in health, the NHS Leadership Academy offers a range of programmes to help equip future leaders with skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours they need to be successful.
Find out more on the NHS Leadership Academy website.
Salary Sacrifice Schemes
Vivup are CNWL’s main benefit provider where staff are able to access a number of salary sacrifice schemes (Payroll Pay) that enables you to spread the cost of items over 12 months.
A salary sacrifice is where an employee gives up the right to receive part of their gross cash pay due under their contract of employment in order to receive a benefit from the trust. The monthly gross salary reductions will be made direct from salary through payroll. Although salary sacrifice arrangements may reduce Income Tax, pension and National Insurance charges, the provision these schemes (apart from Cycle to Work and Childcare Vouchers) are liable for Benefit in Kind Tax.
Current schemes available are:
- Home Electronics
- Cycle to Work
- Bike Shop
- Travel and Leisure
- Gym Memberships
To register visit vivup.co.uk
- Click 'register'
- Search to find 'Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust'
- Enter your details
This scheme allows employees to exchange part of their salary for a brand-new car.
The set monthly amount includes comprehensive car insurance, road tax, breakdown cover, MOT, maintenance, replacement tyres and accident assistance over a 24-48 month period. This scheme is also liable for Benefit in Kind tax.
To register visit vivup.co.uk under ‘Car Lease’.
Financial wellbeing and support with cost of living
You are entitled to apply for an annual interest free standard season ticket or car parking which is paid through monthly payroll. You need to apply through the Expenses system and then purchase your ticket and submit your receipt.
Once the Season Ticket or Car Park Loan is made, it will be deducted in 10 equal instalments commencing in the month in which the loan is issued.
CNWL staff can search on Trustnet for more information.
You are able to access credit union services with a salary savings scheme allowing you to have saving payments deducted directly from your salary. They also offer low cost loans and prize saver accounts.
For more information visit the Credit Union website.
You will receive weekly payments for any bank shifts or overtime you complete within any of our services across the Trust.
Find out more on the Temporary Staffing Bank page if you're already an existing CNWL staff member.
900+ Cashback cards are available on Vivup website on everyday essentials such as supermarkets, food and drink, and travel.
To register visit vivup.co.uk
Dunham McCarthy are able to offer CNWL a free will writing service to help you plan for your future, protecting your family and loved ones.
The free service is provided remotely, either by telephone or video call, at a time to suit you. You will have an adviser to help you complete each step from start to finish.
CNWL staff can search on Trustnet for more information.
Blue Light Card
The Blue Light Card We are the discount service for the emergency services, NHS, social care sector and armed forces, providing thousands of discounts online and on the high street.
Purchase the card for £5 on the Blue Light Card website.
Blue Light Tickets
Blue Light Tickets provides the Blue Light community with the chance to receive free tickets from venues, sports teams, attractions, and festivals, as a thank you for your efforts in keeping us safe, healthy and supported.
An NHS pension scheme includes:
• A pension and a tax-free lump sum when you retire
• Family benefits
• Ill health retirement benefits
• Life assurance cover of twice your annual pay
All pension benefits are based on salary and length of membership of the scheme. Find out more about the NHS pension at www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions
Or CNWL staff can search 'pensions' on Trustnet.
Local benefits
CNWL is proud to support seven staff networks which have over 4000 members (75% of our workforce).
At CNWL we have:
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT+) Network
- Inclusive Heritage staff network (formely known as BAME)
- Carers at Work staff network
- Minds Matters staff network
- Disabled Employees staff network (DEN+)
- Woman's staff network
- 50+ staff network
- Under 30's staff network
Staff networks help to make sure that there is a positive workplace culture for all, and they work collaboratively with the Trust on national programmes, benchmarking schemes, and driving the change by acting as a critical friend. They also:
- Contribute towards addressing issues affecting under- represented groups and individuals within CNWL
- Offer a place for staff to convene, share experiences and facilitate learning and development
- Assist in the shaping, delivery and development of organisational strategy and policy
- Work with the Trust to improve staff experience on specific issues relating to each network, and collaborate across networks to address issues that affect members who are part of multiple staff networks. This is called intersectionality.
Staff networks have developed a number of practical tools including; guidance documents, information leaflets, and have co- produced training.
CNWL staff can visit Trustnet to find out more information and how to join a network.
Together with our Trust values, SCARF is our cultural framework that will be part of our DNA, in creating a more positive, more inclusive and more collaborative culture.
A place where we feel enabled, supported and empowered to see situations as opportunities to learn, opportunities to grow.
The CNWL Recovery and Wellbeing College is a learning and development centre providing a range of educational courses, workshops and resources for people with mental health difficulties.
Visit Trustnet or email recoverycollege.cnwl@nhs.net for more information.
Staff can apply for flexible working to help you to effectively strike a balance between your career and life outside of work.
Staff can apply for flexible working by seaching on Trustent and completing an application form.
CNWL Library and Knowledge Services supports high-quality patient care and professional development by providing access to the latest healthcare and service development evidence.
Your holiday is linked to your length of service in the NHS. When you join as a full-time employee, you’re entitled to 27 days a year. This increases to 29 days a year after 5 years, and 33 days a year after 10 years’ service.
There are some differences based on your speciality:
Consultants:
• 32 days annual leave a year for less than seven years of completed NHS service
• 34 days annual leave a year after more than seven years of completed NHS service.
Speciality doctors and associate specialists:
• 27 days annual leave a year for less than two years of completed NHS service
• 32 days annual leave a year after two years of completed NHS service
• 34 days annual leave a year after seven years of completed NHS service.
Trainee doctors:
• 27 days annual leave a year on first appointment to the NHS
• 32 days annual leave a year after five years of completed NHS service.
Staff can ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ their annual leave by up to a maximum of five days. The salary enhancement will be paid as a non-pensionable supplement.
You will still need to take a minimum of 22 days, if you sell five days. Your line manager will need to complete a change form and update Healthroster.
CNWL staff can find out more on Trustnet.