Extension of enhanced bank rate until 13 September

July 24, 2020

We would like to thank everyone who has undertaken additional bank shifts to help maintain the consistency of patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Trust has agreed to extend the enhanced bank rate and arrangements until 13 September. To remind colleagues, this is an additional £4.50 per hour for nursing shifts, if you book 5 shifts with the bank between the 27 July – 13 September, and an additional £2 for HCA shifts. This increase has made a demonstrable increase to our fill rate and is enabling local leaders to plan ahead and avoid using agency workers.

Note: The Trust plans to finish the enhanced rate on 13 September and go back to the pre-COVID arrangements. You can book your shifts through the Trust Bank as usual.