CRGPA Staff benefits
Here at Coventry & Rugby GP Alliance, we believe that our employees are our great asset. That’s why we’re committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. You can expect everything from health and wellbeing programs to discounts on hundreds of brands and a generous holiday system, as everyone needs some time away. Our benefits are tailored to help you thrive both inside and outside of work. Explore this page to learn more about the valuable resources and advantages available to you as part of our team.
Annual Leave and Holidays: 
- 27 days annual leave for full time employees (pro rata for those working part time).
- Bank holidays and Christmas / Boxing day off.
NHS pension: 
Our organisation offers the valuable benefit of access to the NHS Pension Scheme, one of the most secure and rewarding pension schemes in the UK. It provides a guaranteed income in retirement, life assurance, and protection in case of ill health, giving our staff peace of mind and long-term financial security.
For more information about the NHS Pension CLICK HERE.
CLICK HERE to learn more about our pension within the alliance
Generous sick pay: 
We offer a generous sick pay scheme that provides financial support during periods of illness, ensuring our staff can focus on their recovery without added financial stress. This reflects our commitment to employee wellbeing and creating a supportive working environment.
Enhanced Maternity Leave: 
We provide enhanced maternity leave to support our staff during this important time, offering greater financial stability and peace of mind beyond the statutory minimum. It’s part of our commitment to creating a family-friendly and supportive workplace.
Paternity Leave: 
We offer enhanced paternity leave to support new parents (to those who’s given birth or adoption) in spending valuable time with their families. This benefit goes beyond the statutory minimum, reflecting our commitment to work-life balance and supporting staff through key life events.
Childcare vouchers: 
We offer children’s vouchers as part of our employee benefits, helping to ease the cost of childcare and support working parents. This practical benefit contributes to a better work-life balance and demonstrates our commitment to family-friendly policies.
More information can be found here: Help paying for childcare: Childcare vouchers and other employer schemes – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Blue Light Card: 
Our staff can expect to gain access to hundreds of discounts via the Blue Light Card scheme, just sign up with your given NHS email address to apply. (we also reimburse the cost for this after 3 months’ probation is completed – you can claim back via normal expense route).
healthservicediscounts.com: 
Alongside Blue Light Card, NHS and healthcare workers have additional access to discounts across a wide variety of brands. It’s a fantastic way to save on products by using discount codes and promotions with numerous brands, both online and in-store. Please note, this website is not accessible via our network, so you’ll need to access it using your own devices and internet connection.
Employee Assistance line via VIVUP:
We provide access to VIVUP, a comprehensive employee wellbeing platform offering a range of support services, including confidential helplines for mental health, financial advice, and legal guidance. VIVUP’s services are designed to help staff manage life’s challenges with expert support whenever they need it.
To register to VIUVP click the button below and Enter; Coventry and Warwickshire – General Practice, PCN, Federation and Alliance Staff (CWIPC) to proceed with registration.
Please note – To access the helpline features including telephone counselling support and 1:1 guidance you must be a registered member of VIVUP.
CLICK HERE to Sign up to VIVUP
VIP Awards: 
The VIP Awards is an internal recognition program where anyone can nominate multiple colleagues who exemplify our vision and values by going above and beyond. Each winner receives a personalized certificate along with a £20 Love2shop gift card.
Hybrid working: 
We support hybrid working to provide flexibility and a better work-life balance. This approach allows employees to combine time in the office with remote working, helping to increase productivity while accommodating individual needs and preferences. Only applicable to some roles that aren’t patient facing.
Free tea and coffee: 
Free tea and coffee will be offered in the kitchen areas of all Alliance Teaching Practices and the Electric Wharf head office.
free eye test: 
Employees are entitled for a FREE eye test (reimbursed up to £30) and can claim back up to £45 towards the cost of corrective glasses that meets the DSE (Display Screen Equipment) requirements of the organisation. To be eligible for this benefit; the eye test claims form must be signed off by the Optometrists, line manager and yourself (which can be found at the bottom of the eye test policy). The eye test policy is available on PolicyStat.
Cycle to Work Scheme 
The Cycle to Work Scheme allows employees to get a bicycle and safety equipment and pay for it through monthly salary deductions. This can help spread the cost and may also offer tax savings.
Employees can apply through the organisation’s approved provider, Bike2Work Scheme Limited, via their website: https://www.bike2workscheme.co.uk. Once approved, employees will receive a voucher which can be used at participating retailers to obtain a bicycle and equipment. The maximum value available under the scheme is £1,000. Applications are subject to approval and checks to ensure pay remains above the legal minimum wage.
NHS fleet scheme: 
The Fleet Scheme allows employees to lease a car through monthly salary deductions. This helps spread the cost into fixed monthly payments.
Employees can apply through the organisation’s approved provider platform, where they can view available vehicles and submit an application. Once approved, the vehicle will be arranged through the provider. All applications are subject to approval and checks to ensure pay remains above the legal minimum wage.
NHS FLEET SCHEME: https://www.nhsfleetsolutions.co.uk