NHS LOTHIAN & BORDERS STAFF BANK FACILITIES - INTERNAL APPLICATION

Job details

• Job reference: 255394
• Salary: Various
• Job closing date: 31/01/2027
• Job Type: Support Services
• 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

NHS LOTHIAN STAFF BANK

Facilities Staff Bank Opportunities – Band 2–4

For Current NHS Lothian and NHS Borders Employees

NHS Lothian Staff Bank is seeking applications from current NHS Lothian and NHS Borders employees working within Facilities Services who wish to undertake additional flexible work through the Staff Bank.

This opportunity is open to staff currently employed in a substantive Band 2–4 Facilities role, including Domestic Services, Portering and other Facilities Services positions.

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible to apply, you must:

• Hold a substantive Band 2–4 Facilities Services post within NHS Lothian or NHS Borders.
• Apply only for a Staff Bank role that is equivalent to your current substantive post.
• Have successfully completed your probationary period.
• Have a minimum of 6 weeks remaining in your substantive post at the point of application.
• Be able to provide your NHS Payroll Number and National Insurance Number as part of the application process.

Where your substantive role requires PVG Scheme Membership, you must already hold the appropriate PVG membership before submitting your application. PVG membership is required for all Domestic Services and Porter roles.

Application Requirements

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

• NHS Lothian or NHS Borders Payroll Number
• National Insurance Number
• PVG Scheme Membership details (where applicable)

This information will be used to verify your employment status and eligibility within your employing Health Board.

Important Information

Please note that applications from individuals who do not meet the eligibility criteria outlined above will not be considered.

Joining the Staff Bank means you are applying for a role that is equivalent to your substantive post and within your existing skills, knowledge and experience.

Why Join the Staff Bank?

Working through the Staff Bank offers:

• Flexible working opportunities around your substantive post
• The opportunity to gain additional experience across a range of NHS settings
• The ability to support services during periods of increased demand
• Additional earning opportunities while remaining in your substantive role
• The chance to make a valuable contribution to patient care and service delivery across NHS Lothian

If you are committed to delivering a high-quality service and would like the flexibility to undertake additional work, 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 sections of the community and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.