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Working and Living in Lanarkshire
Around 12,500 staff currently work with NHS Lanarkshire. Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
- A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
- Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits
For more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension - Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
- Occupational health services
- Employee Counselling services
- Work-life Balance policies and procedures
- A range of other employment benefits
NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.
In addition, National Wellbeing Hub or Helpline can be contacted via www.wellbeinghub.scot or by calling 0800 111 4191. The Hub provides a variety of specialised support services for anyone working in Scotland’s health and social care sector. For a 24/7 listening service, you can call the National Wellbeing Helpline to get advice, signposting and onward referral to local services.
NHS Lanarkshire has a one-stop-shop for staff surrounding health, safety and wellbeing concerns. This is updated regularly and ensures that all information and resources for staff can be easily accessed and all in one place. Visit: https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/your-health-matters/.
Staff Care and Wellbeing
NHS Lanarkshire takes pride in caring for our staff and ensuring they have all the resources they need to promote healthy working lives and good overall wellbeing. From 24 hour helplines to workshops there is a range of support out there for all staff. A list of services can be found using this link: https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/services/staff-care-and-wellbeing/.
We understand that we can all experience stress and anxiety in both our personal and professional lives. Healthcare staff are no different. Some people struggle with work/life balance whilst others struggle with questions of meaning and purpose.
The Staff Care & Wellbeing service seeks to build resilience and enhance wellbeing through:
- Provision of regular wellbeing focused classes and events
- Promoting wellbeing information
- 1:1 active listening
- Peer support
- Group support
- Variety of training courses
Staff Care & Wellbeing can provide support that is tailored to meet the needs of individuals and staff groups. This is a confidential and safe space to share and reflect on experiences, identify sources of strength, and build resilience.
Services are accessible to all staff within NHS Lanarkshire and North and South Lanarkshire Health & Social Care Partnerships.
Bike Loan Scheme & Cycle to Work
NHS Lanarkshire recently launched a bike loan scheme whereby all staff have an opportunity to loan a bike for up to three months, free of charge. This scheme provides staff with an alternative travel mode to driving for their commute which is better for our environment and a great way to keep fit too! More information on this exciting opportunity can be found using the following link:
Similarly, NHS Lanarkshire also offers the cycle to work scheme if you are looking to purchase a bike, you can save up to a third of the cost of a new bike through this salary sacrifice scheme.
The cost will be spread over either one or four years, paid in monthly instalments straight out of your salary, pre-tax.
This Cycle to Work scheme might enable you to buy something you’d never have considered before – like an e-bike or a folding bike!
There’s a really simple calculator if you decide roughly how much you want to spend – and it also includes bike accessories such as helmets, bike locks, lights, panniers etc.
If you’re interested, visit the Cycle Scheme website: https://www.cyclescheme.co.uk/
Occupational Health
SALUS is the name of the Occupational Health, Safety and Return to Work service owned and operated by NHS Lanarkshire.
Our service is here to provide evidence based information, advice, help and support to you on matters related to health, work and wellbeing. We have a multidisciplinary team made up of Specialist Occupational Health Physicians and Nurse Advisors, Health and Safety Specialists, PaMOVA Tutors and Moving and Handling Advisers; all of which are supported by our Administrative staff.
As a service, SALUS actively supports the health and wellbeing of our staff primarily through the Staff Health and Wellbeing Strategy Group, as well as being a key stakeholder to the NHS Lanarkshire Board and in collaboration across the organisation with our partners.
We keep a confidential Occupational Health (OH) record on all staff members in a system completely separate from normal medical records, which only OH staff have access to. We are very aware of the need to provide a trusted and confidential service.
Salus Helpline can be contact on  01698 759333 or you can find more information on the following link:
https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/services/occupational-health/
NHS Staff Benefits
The NHS Staff benefits are a range of exclusive deals picked for NHS staff. Whether you enjoy discounts on dining out, days out with the family or even discounts on electronics there is a vast range of deals out there for everyone. Visit NHS Staff Benefits to explore the wide range of deals out there.
Living in Lanarkshire
Lanarkshire is home to around 700,000 people and has plenty to offer for everyone. If you wish to relocate to Lanarkshire there is a wide range of interesting towns or rural locations, all close to the attractions of two major cities, ideal to put down roots and enjoy life to the full.
With an excellent public transport network, travelling to and from Lanarkshire is an easy commute via road and rail links, with Glasgow about 30 minutes away and around 40 minutes to Edinburgh.
Further information on public transport options within Lanarkshire and surrounding areas can be found using the following links:
- Lanarkshire Public Transport
- Traveline Scotland – Public Transport Options for Accessing healthcare facilities –Â
https://www.travelinescotland.com/healthcare - Traveline Scotland – Public Transport Journey Planner – https://nhs.travelinescotland.com/#/travelInfo
Lanarkshire properties are wonderfully varied and there is something for everyone. Each property is great value for money. Please see below links for most up to date property listings if you considering a move to Lanarkshire.
The area boasts excellent sports facilities, has hosted the 2011 International Children’s Games and played a part in the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Strathclyde Park was also the venue for rowing and triathlon events during the 2018 European Championships in Glasgow.
There are superb visitor attractions across the whole of Lanarkshire including country parks, nature reserves, museums and water parks. Notable are some of Lanarkshire’s top visitor attractions:
- New Lanark World Heritage Site
- The National Museum of Rural Life at Kittochside
- Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
- Scotland’s largest theme park located at Strathclyde Country Park
- RSPB Barons Haugh Nature Reserve
Lanarkshire has large urban populations with many rural communities each holding a different outlook on life which presents diverse living. Lanarkshire is divided into two separate council areas. For more information about North and South Lanarkshire council please visit these links:
