More Than a Job – Your MFT Benefits

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), we know that when our people feel valued, supported, and empowered, they thrive—and so do our patients. That’s why we offer a comprehensive rewards and benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside of work. 

We believe in balance. That’s why our generous annual leave starts at 27 days per year (plus bank holidays), increasing to 29 days after five years and 33 days after ten years of service. You can also take advantage of our Buying and Selling Annual Leave Scheme, giving you the flexibility to shape your time off around what matters most to you.  

Our NHS Pension Scheme is one of the most respected in the UK. It’s fully protected against inflation, giving you peace of mind about your future. Whether you’re just starting out or planning for retirement, we’re here to help you understand your options and make informed decisions.  

We know how important childcare is. That’s why we offer onsite nurseries at both our Oxford Road and Wythenshawe sites:

• First Steps Day Nursery (Oxford Road): For children aged 6 months to 5 years.

• Kids Planet Day Nursery (Wythenshawe): For children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

You can pay for nursery places through our Salary Sacrifice Scheme if you child attends the First Steps Nursery on Oxford Road, helping you save while securing high-quality care for your little ones. Salary sacrifice is not available at Kids Plant Nursery at our Wythenshawe site.

We believe in helping every person reach their full potential. From day one, you’ll have access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your personal and professional growth: 

• Structured induction and onboarding to help you settle in and succeed. Continuous professional development, including annual appraisals as well as the opportunity to undertake apprenticeships and leadership programmes.
• Career pathways that enable you to plan and progress within MFT.  
• Mentoring, coaching, and e-learning to help you build new skills and confidence throughout your career.  

At MFT, your development never stops – because your growth helps us deliver the best possible care to our patients.  

• Rewards & Benefits Hub – we’ve made it easy for you find the full range of perks available to you in our one-stop shop for discounts, travel savings, cycle-to-work schemes, lease car and home electronics salary sacrifice scheme and much more. This includes exclusive NHS discounts through national and local schemes, including Blue Light Card offers.
• Cycle to Work and public transport schemes – our offers help you save money and promote travel sustainably.
• Staff recognition programmes – these programmes are designed to celebrate your hard work and dedication because want you to feel valued – both in your professional achievements and in the everyday benefits that make working with us worthwhile.
• Health & Wellbeing Services: From emotional resilience training to rapid access physiotherapy.  Click here to read more about our EHW service (link EHW page).
• Flexible Working: Because life doesn’t always fit into a 9 – 5.

At MFT, we’re ALL HERE FOR YOU – from your first day to your future. Join us and discover a career that truly cares for you.