Resources
A collection of useful resources and guides for NHS staff. Browse by category to find what you need.
NHS Roles Directory
NHS Payslip
NHS Pay & Benefits
Everything in the NHS package beyond salary — pension, leave, sick pay, salary sacrifice and perks.
NHS Salary Sacrifice SchemeComplete guide to NHS salary sacrifice — tax savings, pension impact, and scheme types.
NHS Childcare VouchersWho can still use the closed scheme, limits and savings by tax band, and Tax-Free Childcare alternatives.
NHS Paternity PayTwo weeks at full pay under Section 35 — eligibility, how to apply, payslip effects and 2026 changes.
NHS Unsocial Hours PayEnhancement rates by band, calculation guide, pension impact, and regional variations.
NHS PreceptorshipNational Preceptorship Framework, Core and Gold Standards, duration, pay, and career progression.
NHS Scotland Pay ScalesAgenda for Change salary tables and band rates for Scotland — all 9 bands, Scottish tax, pension tiers, and the 36-hour week.
NHS London WeightingHigh Cost Area Supplement rates for Inner London, Outer London, and Fringe zones — eligibility, calculation, and impact on pay.
NHS Long Service AwardsService milestones, badges and vouchers, how qualifying service is counted, and how awards are taxed.
NHS Discount CardBlue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and trust portals — cost, eligibility, savings and tax.
NHS Flexible WorkingSection 33 rights, the patterns you can request, refusals and appeals, and the effect on pay and pension.
NHS Job Evaluation SchemeHow the factor plan, scoring chart and national job profiles decide your Agenda for Change band — plus rebanding and appeals.
NHS Career ProgressionHow to move up an Agenda for Change band — routes, job family ladders, development and the pay rise after a band move.
NHS Interview TipsHow NHS panels score answers, the six core values, STAR examples and the questions asked at each band.
NHS Graduate SchemeThe Graduate Management Training Scheme — five specialisms, trainee pay, eligibility, applying and the Band 7 roles after.
NHS Pension
Pension Schemes
A complete overview of the NHS Pension Scheme.
1995 Pension SchemeDetails of the legacy 1995 NHS Pension Scheme.
2015 Pension SchemeDetails of the current 2015 NHS Pension Scheme.
McCloud RemedyHow the McCloud remedy affects your NHS pension.
Pension Topics
NHS Pension Scheme contribution rates by earnings tier.
Pension Lump SumHow the NHS pension lump sum is calculated.
Death in ServiceDeath in service benefits under the NHS Pension Scheme.
Annual AllowanceUnderstanding the annual allowance for NHS pension savings.
Retirement AgeNHS pension retirement ages across different schemes.
Early RetirementOptions for early retirement within the NHS Pension Scheme.
Partial RetirementDrawing part of your NHS pension while you keep working.
Opting OutWhat you keep and what you lose if you opt out of the NHS Pension.