South Tyneside is famous for it's former mining and ship-building traditions. The region offers a variety of attractions from its pleasant villages, seaside resort and magnificent coastline and National Park.
The region has an efficient transport network. Ferry services and Newcastle International Airport provide links within the UK, Europe and beyond.
About the Trust
South Tyneside Health Care Trust was established in 1993. It provides community and acute health care services to approximately 180,000 people in South Tyneside and the surrounding areas. The main acute services are provided at South Tyneside District Hospital site in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, with community services delivered from a number of community hospitals, health centres, clinics and general practices within the borough.
South Tyneside Health Care Trust is small and friendly. Amongst approximately 3000 staff, the majority live in the immediate South Tyneside area making for a friendly, community based culture.
Our Mission:
'To provide a comprehensive range of high quality health care services in our hospitals, clinics or at home to meet the needs of the local population and others who wish to make use of our services.'
Our Aims are:
To provide a comprehensive range of health care services locally
To provide continuity of care between primary, secondary and community services
To promote health lifestyles through preventative health strategies
To ensure health care designed for the individual in participation with patients and carers, and in line with the philosophy of community care
To be a centre of innovation, excellence and research
To develop and realise the full potential of staff
To provide value for money.
Quality and Achievements
We have more Charter Marks, for service excellence, than any other NHS Trust in England - a massive tribute to our staff.
As a World Health Organisation Health Promoting Trust, we are committed to promoting the health and well being of patients, visitors, staff and the wider community. In practice this means that we will undertake at least a five-year programme of organisational development for health.
The Trust is Investors in People accredited.
Despite our many achievements we are never complacent about our service and strive for continuous improvements, to benefit our patients.
Our Staff
We depend upon our skilled and dedicated staff to deliver our services and aim to ensure that policies and initiatives are in place to benefit and motivate them, recognising and rewarding their achievements:
Reward and Recognition - public recognition to staff through rewards such as 'Employee of the Year'.
Time In - Time Out Awards - eligible staff who have had 100% attendance throughout the year could be entitled to one extra day holiday and the chance to win a weekend break.
Innovation Award - recognises the commitment of staff with regard to Innovation and Excellence within the Trust.
Involving Staff - Policy, Strategy and Action plan - implemented to improve communication and ensure that all staff receive information and are able to put forward their view on our services.
Key Benefits to Staff include:
NHS Pension Scheme
Job Share Availability
Staff Benefits Association
Career Break Scheme
Nurse Led Initiatives
Financial assistance for Personal Development opportunities and Study Leave
Flexible retirement
Community Learning Centre (unique to the NHS)
Paternity and Parental Leave, Adoption Leave
WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
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