Job reference: 255401
Salary: Various
Job closing date: 31/01/2027
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: NHS Lothian
Employment type: Staff Bank
Hours Per Week: 0.25
Job posted date: 03/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
Department: Staff Bank

Job Advert


NHS LOTHIAN STAFF BANK

Staff Bank Opportunities – Bands 5–7

Allied Health Professionals and Other Clinical Services (Non-Medical/Non-Nursing)

Internal NHS Lothian Applicants Only

NHS Lothian Staff Bank is seeking applications from current NHS Lothian employees working within Allied Health Professions and Other Clinical Services (non-medical/non-nursing) who wish to undertake additional flexible work through the Staff Bank.

Joining the Staff Bank provides an opportunity to gain experience across a range of clinical settings while supporting service delivery across NHS Lothian.


Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to apply, you must:

  • Hold a substantive post within NHS Lothian.
  • Have successfully completed your probationary period.
  • Apply only for a Staff Bank role that is equivalent to your current substantive post.
  • Hold a valid PVG Scheme Membership if this is a requirement of your substantive role.
  • Have a minimum of six weeks remaining in your substantive post at the point of application.

Important Information

Applications from individuals who do not meet the eligibility criteria outlined above will not be considered.

If your substantive role requires PVG Scheme Membership, you must already hold the appropriate PVG membership before submitting your application.

Applicants interested in joining the Staff Bank at Band 8a or above should contact loth.staffbankrecruitment@nhs.scot for further advice prior to submitting an application.


Application Information

As part of the application process, you will be required to provide the following information:

  • Current NHS Lothian Payroll Number
  • National Insurance Number
  • PVG Scheme Membership Number (where applicable)
  • PVG Issue Date
  • PVG Membership Type (Adult Workforce, Child Workforce, or Both)
  • HCPC Registration details

This information will be used to verify your employment status and eligibility within NHS Lothian.


Why Join the Staff Bank?

The Staff Bank offers:

  • Flexible working opportunities
  • Exposure to a variety of clinical environments
  • Opportunities to broaden your skills and experience
  • The ability to support services during periods of increased demand
  • Additional working opportunities while remaining within NHS Lothian

If you are looking for a flexible and rewarding opportunity to support NHS Lothian 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.

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