TranslateAllowances and Local Agreements
In general pay and working arrangements are defined by AfC or Medical terms and conditions. There are some local NHSBT specific agreements that define working arrangements and pay related to certain areas. The key agreements are listed below and have been agreed with our recognised trade unions (see the Trade Unions page for more information).
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Christmas and New Year Public Holidays 2024/ 2025
2024/ 2025 Christmas and New Year |
| Wednesday 25th December 2024 |
| Thursday 26th December 2024 |
| Wednesday 1st January 2025 |
| Thursday 2nd January 2025 (Scotland Only) |
As all the public holidays fall on a weekday for this period, the provisions for work on a Public Holiday apply.
For information regarding Time off in Lieu (TOIL), please refer to the Bank Holiday Pay and Toil flow chart.
NHSBT Local Agreements
National On-call agreement (effective from 1st April 2024)
National On-call agreement for NHSBT Clinical Services
High Cost Area Supplements (HCAS)
HCAS rates effective from 1st April 2024
Recruitment and Retention Premia*
*Here you will find guidance on how NHSBT determines, applies and monitors local Recruitment and Retention Premia.
Recruitment and Retention Guidance
Responsibility Allowance (The Responsibility Guidance is currently being updated. From the 1st March 2024 new Responsibility Allowance requests will not be accepted for Band 8a posts and above)
Responsibility Allowance Guidance
Management application for assigning Responsibility Allowance
