REASONS TO WORK FOR WIRRAL HOSPITAL TRUST

As the backbone of our organisation, we acknowledge the need to make the most of our talented workforce by encouraging professional development and introducing more flexible working methods to make people's lives easier.

What is Wirral Hospital Trust?

We...

• are Britain's largest non-teaching general hospital
• provide a comprehensive range of inpatient and out-patient services to 340,000 people across Wirral
• have almost 1,260 beds and an income of £147.1 million
• function from three sites -Arrowe Park, Clatterbridge and Victoria Central Hospitals. Several outpatient clinics are held at Ellesmere Port Hospital and in some GP practices.

Mission Statement

Wirral Hospital exists to provide a comprehensive range of efficient, high quality healthcare to the people of Wirral and adjacent communities in a patient-centred environment, which respects and rewards the skills of staff.

Why choose Wirral?

We'll tell you why...

Wirral...

• has more than 2,000 acres of unspoilt, natural countryside, including meres, ornamental and country parks, the bird sanctuaries of the Dee Estuary and the offshore island of Hilbre
• is an ideal place for the sportsperson, with first class sport and recreation facilities. Wirral's marine lakes, sailing centre and coastal waters provide unrivalled opportunities for angling, power boating, water skiing, windsurfing, sailing, jet skiing, canoeing and all other water-based activities
• is just a matter of miles from Liverpool -with its busy club and pub scene, restaurants, theatres, shops, cathedrals, art galleries, museums and the Albert Dock. It is also a stone's throwaway from the historic city of Chester with it's Roman remains, Medieval buildings, cathedral, museums and unique two-storey shopping areas known as the rows
• has four municipal golf courses, together with 10 private courses including the world famous Royal Liverpool Course
• has eight leisure centres including Europa Pools -an indoor tropical paradise with two breath-taking flume rides, a wave pool, spas and hi-tech fitness and health suites.

Why Work at Wirral Hospital?

We...

• value our staff because they are the people working for patients at the sharp-end and are in the best position to make a significant impact on our service provision
• give staff a genuine opportunity to influence local management policy. Staff can voice any issues of interest or concern at our Open Meetings in May and October
• keep our staff 'in the know' with the Team Information Exchange (TIE), a means of internal communication. It keeps staff up to date on the Trust's five Ps -People, Policy, Progress, Performance and Prospects
• give staff a real sense of identity and loyalty to their 'own' hospital which appreciates, respects and rewards your personal commitment
• deliver a successful range of courses and programmes to thousands of staff each year through our Training and Resource Development Centre
• meet the needs of our diverse workforce, patients and visitors with our well-established Equal Opportunities Group
• offer an improved Special Leave Policy to give staff better access to time off for personal reasons
• restore real pride in working for the National Health Service
  are committed to providing comprehensive services, minimising delays and employing the best staff.