5 reasons to work flexible NHS bank shifts

We all know the famous song about ‘working nine to five’. Whilst this may be a common working pattern for most, it doesn’t work for everyone. In fact, a report by Acacium Group found that 36% of workers are primarily motivated to have flexible working by work-life balance. For those working in clinical jobs, where the typical shift is twelve hours, the ability to work flexibly is particularly valued.

Working through the staff bank at your local NHS trust could offer the perfect balance. There are many benefits to working temporary shifts through one of our NHS staff banks including; weekly pay, online timesheets, flexible shifts, an onsite team for support, dedicated recruitment and compliance teams, and much more.

With all these things in mind, here are five reasons flexible working through a staff bank may suit you:

If you’re retired – If your full-time working days are behind you but would like to work the occasional shift, bank work is a great option. You can choose the days you are available and fit shifts around family days out, hobbies and other commitments.

If you are a parent or have family commitments – Perhaps you are returning to work after maternity or paternity leave and you are looking for a more flexible working life, or maybe you have a relative that you help to care for and need something that fits around your schedule. With a staff bank, you can choose to work when it suits you, whether that’s to allow yourself time at home with family or to attend sports days!

To work extra shifts on top of your current role – Choose the hours and days you want to work to gain extra pay. If you have an event such as a summer holiday coming up, then you might choose to take on a couple of extra shifts to add to your spending money. You can register and pick up shifts whenever it suits you best.

To try out new wards – If you are interested in specialising or working in a new ward, you can gain new skills and experiences through a staff bank. You could even discover a ward and team you would like to work with more and decide to book a line of work with them to be there more regularly.

To try out different hospitals – You can try out a variety of hospitals and trusts by registering with more than one staff bank. The shifts you work will allow you to network and discover new teams you might not have encountered otherwise.

With all these fantastic benefits and opportunities for flexible working, it’s no wonder that so many people are choosing to work flexible shifts through their local staff bank.

If you’d like to find out more about joining a staff bank near you, click here to see all the trusts we work with, find out more about the roles available and how to join.