What DHU offers you
At DHU Healthcare, people come first in our care and our teams.
Our CARE values: Compassionate, Accomplished, Respectful and Encouraging, guide how we work every day.
When you join us, you’ll be heard, supported, and given space to grow. We’ll invest in your future and put your well-being at the heart of your career.
When you join DHU, you’re not just getting a job; you’re gaining a future. For example:
- Bring your NHS pension and annual leave entitlement with you
- Car lease scheme with tax savings
- Clear career progression pathways through the DHU Academy
- Support for veterans and reservists
- Flexible working and wellbeing are at the heart of what we do
A career that grows with you
We believe in nurturing potential. Through the DHU Academy, we offer structured development, from apprenticeships and clinical skills to leadership and management training. Whatever your background or ambition, we’ll help you build a career you can be proud of.
We also support career progression, with clear pathways and encouragement to grow within DHU.
Working patterns that fit your life
We offer flexible working wherever possible, including part-time, hybrid, and remote roles across many of our services.
Because life isn’t one-size-fits-all, and your job shouldn’t be either.
A supportive approach from our teams to find what works for you and for DHU.
Additional benefits
NHS Pension Scheme
We honour your NHS pension and continuous service, including transferring your holiday allowance if you’ve worked in the NHS before.
Car Lease Scheme
Get a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme, in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions.
Referral Bonus
Know someone great? If they join DHU through your recommendation, you’ll receive a cash reward.
Wellbeing and everyday support
Your health and happiness matter. That’s why we offer:
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Occupational health and mental wellbeing services
• Menopause support and health & wellbeing champions
• Peer support and compassionate line management
• Access to counselling, physiotherapy, and more
We believe rest is essential to doing your best.
- 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
- 27 days after 3 years’ service
- 29 days after 5 years
- 33 days after 10 years
If you’re joining from another NHS employer, we’ll honour your service so you won’t lose out.
We also offer compassionate leave, bereavement leave, and support for other important life events – with policies that reflect real needs.
We know how important family is. That's why we offer enhanced maternity and paternity packages – supporting you through one of life's biggest moments.
Maternity leave includes:
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Eight weeks at full pay
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18 weeks at 50% pay
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13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP)
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13 weeks unpaid (if you choose to extend)
Paternity leave includes:
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Two weeks at full pay (minus statutory deductions)
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For birth or adoption
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Available after 12 months' service with required notice
Whether you're having a baby or welcoming a child through adoption, we'll support you to put family first.
Your birthday, your way
We believe birthdays should feel special, even if they fall on a workday.
That’s why we introduced the DHU Birthday Leave Guarantee. You can pre-book your birthday (or a nearby day), and we’ll approve it – even during busy periods.
It’s not mandatory – just one more way we give you the freedom to celebrate life, your way.
NHS Pension Scheme – and if you’re joining from another NHS organisation, you can bring your pension with you
Car lease scheme – affordable and tax-efficient ways to get behind the wheel
Cycle to Work scheme
Eye care vouchers
Exclusive NHS and DHU staff discounts
Free parking at many locations
Recognition and reward schemes – because great work deserves celebrating
Support for veterans and reservists – with flexible leave, understanding managers, and dedicated policies to support service commitment
💬 Why work at DHU?
People join DHU for many reasons – but they stay for the support, the culture, and the chance to make a real difference.
Whether you're just starting or looking for your next step, we’re here to support your goals.
At DHU, you’re not just choosing a job – you’re joining a team that values you, encourages you, and helps you grow.