What does NHS ESR mean?

In the context of the NHS, ESR means Electronic Staff Record. ESR is a national tool used by almost all […]

How does the NHS pension work?

The NHS is well known for having a great pension scheme, with members receiving a “defined benefit” on retirement, effectively […]

What is the highest NHS pay band?

Not all staff NHS staff are on the same types of contracts, which means that there is no single “highest […]

How do NHS staff get paid?

NHS staff are paid in a similar way to most staff in similar large organisations, via electronic bank transfer (BACS). […]

Do NHS staff get paid overtime?

With pressures on NHS services higher than ever, many staff are working longer hours or being asked to pick up […]

What are NHS Recruitment and Retention Premia (RRP)?

Most jobs in the NHS have salaries agreed against Agenda for Change banding based on their responsibilities, or other pay […]

What is the difference between a Band 5 and Band 6 NHS nurse?

Many nurses start their careers in the NHS on Agenda for Change Band 5, earning from £28,407 and slowly progressing […]

What is the notice period for NHS staff on Agenda for Change?

If you’re thinking about leaving your job or moving to a new role, a key consideration to bear in mind […]

How long does NHS sick pay last?

As with many NHS benefits, the amount of sick pay you are entitled to increases with length of service. In […]

What day of the month do NHS staff get paid?

Like almost all jobs in the UK, NHS staff are paid “in arrears”. This means that pay is received at […]