A New Era of Healthcare Payroll Solutions Is Here
Efficient, accurate, and reliable payroll services tailored for private healthcare providers across the UK.
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About Us
Why We’re Different
Expertise in healthcare payroll management: We understand the unique needs of the healthcare industry, from compliance to varying pay scales.
Automated and streamlined process: We take the hassle out of payroll with a fully automated system that ensures accuracy and efficiency.
Comprehensive support: Our dedicated team is available to assist with any payroll-related queries, providing peace of mind to both employers and employees
- Tailored payroll services for healthcare professionals
- Efficient processing
- Personalised support
- Comprehensive solutions
Bringing Our Services to You
We specialise in providing seamless payroll solutions for the UK private healthcare sector. Whether you’re a small practice or a large healthcare provider, our system is designed to simplify payroll management, ensuring that healthcare professionals are paid on time and accurately.
1. End-to-End Payroll Processing
We manage the entire payroll process from start to finish, ensuring that your employees are paid accurately and on time, every time.
2. Tax and
NIC Compliance
We ensure your payroll is fully compliant with UK tax and National Insurance (NI), so you never have to worry about fines or penalties.
3. Customised Reporting & Analytics
Access detailed payroll reports that are tailored to the specific needs of your healthcare organisation.
4. Real-Time Pay
Adjustments
For healthcare workers who may work irregular hours or require real-time adjustments, we ensure pay is updated in real-time, reflecting overtime, bonuses, or deductions.
5. Healthcare Staff Payment Platforms
We offer healthcare-specific payment platforms that are accessible to both employers and employees, ensuring transparency and ease of access.
6. Flexible Payroll
Schedules
For healthcare organisations with diverse staffing requirements, we offer flexibility in payroll schedules, including weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly payments.
Frequently Asked Questions?
1. What is IR35, and how does it affect healthcare payroll?
IR35, also known as off-payroll working rules, applies to contractors and locum workers in the UK. It determines whether a contractor is considered an employee for tax purposes, and whether they should pay tax and National Insurance like a regular employee.
2. How do I calculate holiday pay for healthcare staff?
Holiday pay in the UK is based on a worker’s average earnings over a specific period. For healthcare workers, this can include:
- Statutory holiday entitlement: Full-time employees are entitled to 28 days of paid holiday per year, including public holidays.
- Overtime and shift work: For staff who work irregular hours, holiday pay should include any overtime, bonuses, or shift premiums.
- Calculating: To calculate holiday pay, add up the total earnings (including overtime, shift premiums, etc.) over the past 12 weeks of work and divide by the number of days worked to get the daily average.
Tip: We ensure accurate holiday pay calculations and help keep track of holiday entitlements for your healthcare staf
3. What is the difference between PAYE and Umbrella Payroll?
PAYE (Pay As You Earn) is the standard payroll method where tax and National Insurance contributions are automatically deducted from employees’ salaries before they are paid.
Umbrella Payroll is typically used for contractors and locums, where they are employed by an umbrella company. The umbrella company handles PAYE and deductions, paying the contractor on behalf of the healthcare provider.
4. How do I manage sick pay for healthcare workers?
For healthcare workers, sick pay calculations may differ depending on employment terms:
- SSP: Paid for up to 28 weeks at a fixed rate (currently £109.40 per week).
- Occupational Sick Pay: Many healthcare employers offer enhanced sick pay, which is above the statutory rate and varies by employer.
Tip: Our payroll service ensures accurate sick pay calculations, including SSP and any enhanced sick pay benefits.
5. Can I pay healthcare staff through a “self-employed” arrangement?
It is possible to pay healthcare workers as self-employed contractors, but this depends on their working arrangement. The IR35 rules determine whether the worker is genuinely self-employed or whether they should be treated as an employee for tax purposes.
- For Genuinely Self-Employed Workers: You don’t need to run payroll. They manage their own taxes, but you must issue them with a self-employment certificate and they must handle their own tax returns.
- For Workers Inside IR35: If a worker is deemed to be “inside IR35,” they are considered an employee for tax purposes, and you must pay them via PAYE, deducting income tax and National Insurance.
Tip: Always assess whether the worker is genuinely self-employed or within IR35 to ensure correct payroll processing and tax treatment.
6. How can I stay compliant with payroll regulations in healthcare?
Staying compliant with UK payroll regulations is crucial to avoid fines or penalties.
- Keep up with legislative changes: The UK payroll landscape is constantly evolving, from tax codes to National Insurance contributions.
- Audit and record-keeping: We provide regular audits and ensure all records are up to date and compliant.
- Ongoing Training: We keep your payroll team informed of any changes in laws affecting the healthcare sector.
Tip: We help you navigate complex compliance requirements to ensure your healthcare payroll is always up to date and correct.