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Rewards and recognition

At Benenden Hospital, we value and support our employees and if you join our team you will have access to a range of great benefits and additional support.


  • Competitive salaries
  • 27 days' annual leave entitlement in addition to bank holidays, rising with length of service
  • Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%
  • Life assurance/ Death in service that provides a lump sum of up to 7 x salary for those in the pension scheme and 4 x salary for those who are not
  • All permanent and long-term temporary staff will be included in our healthcare plan as a Benenden Hospital member from their start date. Family members can also be added, and Benenden Hospital pays the tax on this benefit
  • Membership to Benenden Health which offers a wide range of benefits, discounts and activities
  • Employee health and wellbeing programmes which are included with Benenden Health membership
  • We offer bike loans to encourage a healthy lifestyle and have bike shelters and shower facilities
  • To support our employees at work and at home we offer a free independent, confidential counselling and advice help line from Vita Health
  • We provide access to Occupational Health advisors for all our employees
  • We provide In-house training and development facilities
  • Employees can enjoy social events through our social club
  • We recognise and reward career anniversaries during employment with the hospital
  • All staff can be nominated for yearly recognition awards
  • Opportunity to apply for the Lord Plant Travel Fellowship, a financial award given to the successful applicant to enable the opportunity for professional development through travel
  • We provide subsidised food and beverages, and free tea and coffee for all employees whilst at work
  • Free on-site parking
  • Free annual flu vaccination
  • Free Wi-Fi is available to all employees of the hospital
  • Employee referral scheme with financial incentives, subject to T&C’s staff could receive £500 in their salary
  • Benenden Hospital pays enhanced sick pay on top of statutory pay (dependant on service)