Why choose TEWV?
We’re committed to co-creating a great experience for our colleagues. This means listening to what staff are telling us and working together to be the best employer we can be.
Our staff are our most important asset and recognising their excellent work and the vital contributions they make to patient care is very important.
We have achieved the gold Investors in People (IIP) standard and have been commended on great people management practice and demonstrating a commitment to staff development.
We are signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme. This means we have to demonstrate that we’re taking positive action to attract, recruit and retain disabled people.
We have an award-winning system for delivering efficiency through clinician-led quality improvements.
All staff who join us are provided with a comprehensive induction programme, starting on their first day of employment.
Continuous professional development is important to us. Once you’re comfortable in your new role, you and your manager will work collaboratively to form a Personal Development Plan (PDP), your personal career aspirations are taken into account and the trust will provide you with the resources you need to develop.
Find out more about our current vacancies.Armed Forces Network (AF Network)
The Armed Forces Network are a group of people from our Trust, who meet up virtually, on a monthly basis. They are veterans of the Armed Forces, family of serving soldiers, sailors, air force personnel and veterans, reservists and clinical staff who work with veterans. If you are interested in joining one of our sessions, please reach out because we’d love to have you there!
Our Equality and Diversity Team help run the network so please email them if you are interested in joining us: [email protected].
Step into Health
We’re proud to support the armed forces community through the NHS Step into Health initiative.
The exciting and innovative programme recognises the valuable skills within our armed forces community and creates the opportunity for them to explore new career opportunities within the NHS.
Veterans can bring a wealth of transferable skills to the NHS, including leadership, effective communication, teamwork, adaptability, critical thinking, resilience, and a strong work ethic.
Employing members of the armed forces community enriches the NHS by diversifying its workforce, enhancing patient care, and supporting individuals who bring unique skills and experiences to their roles.
How to get involved?
If you’re a veteran or in your last 12 months of service, the first step to finding a career within the NHS is to create a Step into Health candidate system account. This will help us and other NHS employers know what you’re looking for.
If you’re interested in working for a mental health and learning disability trust, we can offer many different opportunities and career pathways.
More information
You can also access NHS Jobs website or NHS Scotland’s recruitment website for more information on vacancies, attend information days, organise work placements within the NHS, or attend employment fairs.
Access Step into Health case studies to find out more about those who have transitioned from the armed forces to a rewarding NHS career.
Silver status armed forces employer
We have received a prestigious reward in recognition of our continuing support of the armed forces community.
The Trust was chosen by the North of England Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association to receive the Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award 2022.
The Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) was launched to reward employers who support Defence People objectives and encourage others to exhibit the same behaviours.
In June 2022 the Trust was formally recognised as ‘Veteran Aware’ by the Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA), a group of NHS healthcare providers in England committed to providing the best standards of care for the armed forces community, based on the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant.
TEWV has also signed up to the Employer Recognition Scheme, which is facilitated by the Ministry of Defence, specifically the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (RFCA).
