Best Places to Work 2015 - Acute Trusts

  • Full time equivalent staff: 11,847
  • Sickness absence rates: 3.95 per cent
  • Staff recommending care: 85 per cent
  • Staff recommending as place to work: 69 per cent  

Equality networking groups have been created within the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Foundation Trust, which participates in the Stonewall Champions programme. A gym and cycling facilities are provided on site, and return-to-work classes are run by the occupational psychology team. Leadership and management programmes are also available.