Resources

NHS Staff Council flexible retirement guidance

This page details guidance from the NHS Staff Council on the process for considering flexible retirement requests.

11 October 2023

Guidance to support regularising ad hoc home and agile/hybrid working arrangements

This page details guidance from the NHS Staff Council on how to regularise ad hoc home and agile/hybrid working arrangements

2 October 2023

Bank holidays and lieu days for medical and dental staff

Read our popular FAQs for how to deal with questions on bank holiday and lieu days for resident doctors, consultants and SAS doctors.

18 September 2023

Staff recognition awards and improving culture

Read how Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust continues work on its commitment to enhance staff recognition and improve its culture.

17 July 2023

Reward in the NHS

Find out all about reward in the NHS and access resources to support your organisation to meet workforce challenges and improve staff engagement.

4 July 2023

NHS Long Term Workforce Plan 2023: what employers need to know

This guide highlights the key NHS Employers' resources and actions employers will need to take to implement the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.

30 June 2023

NHS pay deal in England - frequently asked questions

Developed by the Department of Health and Social Care, these FAQs provide clarifying advice on pay, eligibility and implementation of the deal.

19 June 2023

Guidance for the GoSWH to identify contractual breaches

Read our guidance for the guardians of safe working hours (GoSWH) to identify contractual breaches that incur a financial penalty.

19 June 2023

What is the Job Evaluation Scheme?

Our animation provides a simple overview of the NHS Job Evaluation Scheme.

9 June 2023

Our impact 2022/23

A summary of our key highlights, impact and research findings from Ipsos.

8 June 2023

Pay gaps

Learn about the different types of pay gaps and the significance of pay gap data.

11 May 2023

Measuring the impact of your reward and recognition package

A step-by-step guide to evaluating the impact of your reward and recognition benefits.

29 March 2023

Joint statement from Government and NHS Staff Council on pay offer in principle

Read this joint statement from the government and NHS Staff Council on the revised pay offer for staff on Agenda for Change contracts.

21 March 2023

Pay on promotion scenarios & FAQs

The NHS Staff Council has developed a range of scenarios and FAQs to support employers.

7 February 2023

NHS Staff required to stay away from the workplace due to COVID-19

Guidance from NHS England for staff who are required to stay away from the workplace due to COVID-19.

1 February 2023

Consultant contract appeals

Details on the appeal process for consultants if there is a disagreement related to job planning and pay progression.

7 December 2022