Working for us

There are few careers that are as rewarding as one in the NHS, or that give you the opportunity to work with such a variety of people.  The NHS actively recruits people of all ages, backgrounds and levels of experience. This helps us to understand the different needs of the patients and provide the best possible service.  Whichever area you join, you become part of a talented, passionate team of people, committed to providing the best care and treatment to patients. You will also enjoy one of the most competitive and flexible benefits packages offered by any employer in the UK.

Working for the CCG

At the CCG, we are committed to providing a supportive work environment where employees can work to the best of their abilities. We value professional development and care about health and wellbeing of our staff with many initiatives in place to make us an employer of choice and an organisation that employees are proud to be part of.

Our purpose is to:

• ensure that the people of north east Essex receive the best care possible within the funds available
• encourage people to take control of their own health and wellbeing
• help people get involved with us in making our local NHS the best it can be.

The values enshrined in the NHS Constitution that underpin all we do and that lie at the heart of the work of the CCG are:

• Working together for patients
• Respect & Dignity
• Everyone Counts
• Commitment to Quality of Care
• Compassion
• Improving Lives

To fulfil our aspiration and achieve our vision, we require a workforce that is highly ambitious, flexible, innovative and with strong commitment to our values.

Our aspiration for each individual is to be a high performer - A Star in Every Post. Our HR Strategy outlines the key foundation elements to enable high performing individuals to thrive.

Benefits of working for the CCG

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that matches the individual’s ability and responsibilities, and provide every opportunity to increase it through training and development.

On top of your basic salary, you will receive:

• At least 27 days' holiday (+ bank holidays), increasing with service to 29 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years
• An annual increment in line with the NHS pay scale and within your job band (on anniversary of joining)
• An annual cost of living uplift (in April)
• Generous occupational pension scheme (14% employer contribution)
• Training and development ranging from a suit of e-learning programmes, coaching and mentoring to recognised leadership development including Postgraduate and Master’s degree courses
• Access to digital coaching
• Flexible working practices
• Occupational Health and Health and Wellbeing support
• Occupational sick pay
• Occupational maternity pay
• Injury and death in service benefits.
• Childcare vouchers on a salary sacrifice scheme
• Parking scheme
• NHS discounts across many high street brands and local and national business

If you have the passion and an appetite for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. All our vacancies are advertised on NHS Jobs website or you can look out for vacancies on our Twitter and Facebook pages.