Job Advert
NHS LOTHIAN STAFF BANK
Staff Bank Opportunities for Employees Approaching Retirement
NHS Lothian and NHS Borders Employees Only
Bands 2–7
Are you approaching retirement but would like to continue using your skills and experience to support NHS services on a flexible basis?
NHS Lothian Staff Bank is inviting applications from employees who are due to retire from NHS Lothian or NHS Borders and wish to continue working through the Staff Bank. This provides an opportunity to remain connected to NHS services while enjoying greater flexibility and work-life balance.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for this opportunity, you must:
- Hold a current substantive post within NHS Lothian or NHS Borders.
- Be approaching retirement and intending to leave your substantive post within the next 6–8 weeks.
- Apply for a Staff Bank role that is equivalent to your current substantive post, unless otherwise agreed.
- Have successfully completed your probationary period.
For NHS Borders employees, applications are currently limited to:
- Nursing roles
- Facilities Services roles
NHS Lothian employees from all staff groups are welcome to apply.
Important Information
- Staff Bank opportunities are available for Bands 2–7.
- Applicants interested in Band 8a and above opportunities should contact loth.staffbankrecruitment@nhs.scot for further advice before applying.
- You may be able to return to work at a lower band where appropriate and subject to service requirements.
- Applications should only be submitted within 6–8 weeks of your planned retirement date.
If you are not retiring within this timeframe, please apply through the relevant Staff Bank internal recruitment advert.
- Applications received outside of the stated timescales may not be processed.
Application Requirements
As part of the application process, you will be required to provide:
- Your NHS Payroll Number
- A copy of your most recent payslip
- Your National Insurance Number
- A copy of your NHS Lothian-issued PVG Scheme Membership certificate (where applicable)
This information will be used to verify your employment status and eligibility to join the Staff Bank.
Why Join the Staff Bank?
Working through the Staff Bank allows you to:
- Continue contributing your valuable knowledge and experience to NHS services.
- Work flexibly around your retirement plans.
- Maintain professional connections and skills.
- Support patient care and essential services across NHS Lothian.
- Choose shifts that suit your availability and lifestyle.
If you are approaching retirement and would like to continue making a meaningful contribution to NHS services, we would welcome your application.
NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all eligible staff and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.