Our Recruitment Policy

Our aim is to ensure that Cheadle Royal Hospital recruits and retains the highest calibre employees, thus ensuring that we deliver the highest quality of care to our patients and levels of service to our providers.

If you apply for a position with us your application will be assessed against a number of specific criteria required for the post. If you demonstrate you can meet the required criteria you will be invited to attend for interview. We always aim for the interview to be a two-way process so you can learn about us as well as allowing us to get an understanding of your relevant competencies and experience.

Equal Opportunities

Cheadle Royal Hospital is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, sex, religion, belief, disability, sexual orientation or age. All applications are considered on their merits against a number of specific criteria for each role on offer.

Referencing and Criminal Records Disclosure (CRB) Checks

Due to the nature of our business we are required by law to obtain two employment references and a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Disclosure check on new employees and thereinafter, every three years.

Two work-related references will be obtained from your present and/or most recent employers should you be offered a position and must be acceptable to our high standards.

Those staff whose role will involve working with vulnerable adults (POVA) and children (POCA) will be required to undertake a CRB Disclosure check to 'enhanced' level with the result being satisfactory to CRH requirements. You will be required to produce a current passport and two proofs of address either at or before interview to facilitate the CRB Disclosure check and to verify your ability to undertake work in the United Kingdom.

Work Permits

Non-UK residents who apply for specific posts within CRH may require a UK Work Permit which is issued by the Home Office. Subject to a job offer, the Human Resources department will obtain the initial Work Permit (WP1) for you. It would then become your responsibility to obtain and supply the necessary 'Leave to Remain' status documentation.

Probationary Period

All new employees are subject to a three-month probationary period. This gives us both the opportunity to assess your performance in your role and identify any training and development needs.

The Benefits of Working for Cheadle Royal

We pride ourselves on offering a competitive remuneration package as well as opportunities for training and development. One of our main benefits is our pension scheme (subject to passing your probation period) which is administered by HSBC. For a minimum employee contribution of 3% of salary, the company pays 9% of salary into the scheme. Once you are eligible to join the scheme our company financial adviser will discuss the options available to you.

The company offers 2x annual salary life assurance cover at no cost to the individual.

Twice a year, if the company achieves its targets, we enjoy payments from the Profit Share Scheme (subject to a qualifying period) which are paid in the July and December payrolls This is an opportunity to share in the company's success.

At CRH we have a generous holiday entitlement where qualified nursing staff receive 27 days (rising to 29 days after 5 full years of service) plus 8 bank holidays; unqualified staff receive 22 days rising (by 1 day per year over 3 years) to 25 days plus 8 bank holidays. Details of holiday entitlements for other roles are contained in individual job advertisements on this website.

Other benefits include a clothing allowance for nursing staff and free car parking for all.

Induction and Training

We believe that a comprehensive induction plays an important part in welcoming new members of staff and helping them to understand what we do, where they fit in, the standards we expect and the support that is available.

On your first day you will be invited to attend an individual induction session with a member of the HR team who will welcome you to the organisation and give you vital first day information and advice to help you settle in. You will also be asked to attend a more structured company induction. Your new manager will also sit down with you and set objectives for your first three months.

Our Culture and Our People

From your first point of contact with Cheadle Royal Hospital you will quickly become aware of our friendly and professional manner. We are very proud of our culture and of our special surroundings and we take great pride in being helpful and informative to clients, visitors and colleagues alike, with the aim of ensuring we provide a quality service to all.

Our aim is to be both the provider and employer of choice, delivering a wide range of low secure and specialist mental health services to clients across the UK. We are actively growing and expanding our services and we feel our success is due to our 'can do' approach and working together as a team both locally and on an organisation level to achieve our objectives.

We encourage our employees, at whatever level in the business, to challenge the way we do things in a positive and constructive manner. We communicate regularly through team briefings and various newsletters and we listen to our staff which ensures that we are continually improving and achieving the best for all concerned - our staff, our clients and our business.

Data Protection

Any personal information you may provide as part of the application process, will be used for the purposes of processing your application. It will be retained for a period of 12 months after which it will be destroyed. The information may also be used for the purposes of audit and ensuring that Affinity Healthcare is complying with any legal obligation