SMHC has been a good place for me to learn and gain both the theoretical and hands-on knowledge and skills necessary to excel, not just as a Carer, but as an overall Healthcare Practitioner. It is also a very good place for career development. Every now and then, great opportunities and positions come up for interested candidates to apply and SMHC offers support all through the way. In my case, I started as a Carer and after about 6 months, I was encouraged by the then manager to apply for the Senior Carer role which I did successfully. After a year I progressed to the Activity Coordinator role and now I’m a Occupational Therapy Assistant. I have been able to succeed in this role because of the constant support I get from my department manager who is always ready to support and is actively interested in my growth and development.’

‘As the Compliance Officer out and about all the time I have noticed how good the teamwork is, both on the ground and at upper management levels. Also the culture is refreshingly Open and Honest, and across the board, team members work very hard to ensure that services are the best that they can be. Although there have been, and still are challenges, all levels of team members are committed to ensuring that the best possible care is provided for their service users. I have been here for less than a year but it is very clear to me that the service users are at the forefront of every decision made.’

I joined SMHC in 2019 as a Consultant Psychiatrist, initially with a view to explore the private sector. I haven’t looked back. I have really enjoyed working here and becoming a part of the SMHC family. In particular the peer support provided by my colleagues and teams has helped me grow further within my current role and ensure me to pursue quality improvement initiatives.’

‘As the Deputy Medical Director and a Consultant Psychiatrist at St Matthews Healthcare (SMHC)  I enjoy the energising work environment that offers plenty of variety and opportunities to make difference every day. SMHC offers excellent working conditions including job stability, a decent financial package with great benefits, flexible working options and career development opportunities. I work with a fantastic team who prioritise high quality care with patient and carer satisfaction. There is an active research department at SMHC that collaborates with external partners and stakeholders to expand knowledge and understanding of mental illnesses and how  best to treat them. ‘

‘I started my career at The Dallingtons Hospital as a Mental Health Nurse in 2016. I moved to Broomhill in 2018 as a Nurse in Cottesbrooke Ward. Now I am proud to say I am a Ward Manager for Manor Ward. St Matthews Healthcare has helped me develop and brings the best out of me. Broomhill is a great place to work. I work with a lot of lovely people in different fields and I really enjoy working with my management team “WE ARE FAMILY” and our Line Manager Paul Griffin is a wonderful and encouraging man to work with ‘

‘I started as a part time Carer at Broomhill while I was doing my Masters. I am now a senior carer on a locked rehab ward and love it especially the variety – no two days are the same.  I love the caring culture here and the fact that St Matthews is helping build my career. I am very happy here.‘

‘St Matthews Healthcare have supported and facilitated my professional development fantastically. I have learned almost everything I know about Clinical Psychology here, and my progress has been recognised with a recent promotion to Senior Assistant Psychologist. The Psychology team here are some of the best people I have ever worked with. We all share our knowledge and experiences to support each other and ultimately become the best Psychologists we can be. I feel lucky to work with these people.‘