Our Service
The NHS Grampian Nurse Bank Service provide registered and non-registered nursing and midwifery staff across Grampian to:
- hospital wards
- outpatient clinics
- health centres
- community settings
Bank nurses and midwives are employees of NHS Grampian who work on a flexible and as and when basis to cover for planned and unplanned shortfalls in the nurse staffing establishment, such as short and medium term absence and peak in activity.
What we do
Provide a booking, recruitment and management service for nursing and midwifery bank staff. The service is primarily a telephone based service which provides a critical link between NHS bank workers and front line health care professionals commissioning staffing requests for their services to source bank shifts for registered and non-registered nursing and midwifery staff, which supports quality person-centred care.
Please check the NHS Grampian and NHS Scotland recruitment websites for an updated list of current staff vacancies. Application forms can be downloaded from the SHOW website or by telephoning the Nurse Bank Office.
Opening hours and contact details:
Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 6.00 pm
Telephone: 01224 553344
Email: nursebank.acute@nhs.net
Frequently Asked Questions
What is bank work?
Bank work is single or grouped shifts available for nursing and midwifery staff across NHS Grampian. You offer the hours that you can work, taking into account factors such as childcare, transport, studies, other work commitments etc. The Nurse Bank Co-ordinators will then do their best to allocate you to a ward/department based on your availability, work area preferences and skills. Availability of work is not guaranteed, nor are you obliged to accept any work offered.
How do I apply to join the bank?
We advertise our positions on the NHS Grampian and NHS Scotland recruitment websites. If you already hold a nursing post within NHS Grampian (whether registered or non-registered), you may qualify to join the bank in a more streamlined manner.
Why do I need to join the bank?
Most supplementary nursing and midwifery staffing in NHS Grampian is co-ordinated through the Nurse Bank.
Who can join the bank?
Anyone can apply. However, applicants mus be able to evidence eligibility to work in the UK, and comply with all NHS Grampian’s recruitment checks.
Can I join the bank if I have another post in NHS Grampian?
Yes, many staff undertake additional work through NHS Grampian. However, your bank contract will remain separate from any other one which you hold.
Do I need additional Occupational Health Service (OHS) clearance if I already have a post within NHS Grampian?
Yes, this may be required.
I worked through the bank a while ago. Am I still registered to work?
The Nurse Bank reviews bank memberships on a regular basis, and if it is a long time since you worked any bank shifts you will be shown as inactive. Please contact the Nurse Bank who will be able to advise you.
How long does the application process take?
This will depend on obtaining full and correct information from you. If you are an internal candidate, we aim to contact you within 2 days of getting a fully completed application if there are no queries/concerns. For external candidates, we aim to turn around applications within 8 – 12 weeks from obtaining a fully completed application pack.
When can I start work through the bank?
We will write to tell you when your application is complete and that you can accept work.