NHS LOTHIAN & BORDERS STAFF BANK REGISTERED NURSES AND MIDWIVES- INTERNAL APPLICATION

Job details

• Job reference: 255391
• Salary: Various
• Job closing date: 31/01/2027
• Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
• Location: NHS Lothian
• Employment type: Staff Bank
• Hours Per Week: 0.25
• Job posted date: 03/08/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
• Department: NHS Lothian/NHS Borders Staff Bank

Exciting Opportunity for NHS Lothian & NHS Borders Staff

Join the Staff Bank – Nursing and Midwifery Posts (Bands 5–7)Internal Applicants Only

Are you a dedicated nurse or midwife currently employed in a substantive Band 5–7 post within NHS Lothian or NHS Borders? If so, we invite you to apply to join our Staff Bank and enjoy the flexibility and variety it offers.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, you must:

• Hold a current substantive post with NHS Lothian or NHS Borders
• Be applying for the same role and band as your current position
• Have successfully completed your probation period
• Applying to join the Staff Bank means you are applying for a role equivalent to your current substantive post. If your substantive role requires a valid PVG, please ensure you already hold one before submitting your application.

Applications from individuals not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Important Application Information

• This opportunity is exclusively for Bands 5–7 in nursing and midwifery roles.
• If you're interested in Band 8 or above, please contact:📧 staffbank.recruitment@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk before applying.

What You’ll Need to Apply

Please have the following details ready:

• Your current NHS Lothian or NHS Borders payroll number
• Your National Insurance number
• Your PVG number, date of issue and whether its for Adult, Child or Both

These will be used to verify your employment status during the application process.

This post is only for existing nursing and midwifery staff Bands 5 - 7 within NHS Lothian & NHS Borders wishing to join the Staff Bank, you must have a current role within one of these Boards to apply for this vacancy, this will be checked as part of your application process.

Please have your current substantive NHS Lothian or NHS Borders Payroll number and National Insurance number to hand when applying as you will need to provide this as part of your application. This will be used to evidence your current employment status within one of these Boards.