A big welcome to the Portsmouth Staff Bank. Whether you’re already working at the Trust or are a new joiner, we’re very grateful to have you on board.
At Bank Partners, our aim is to make sure that it’s easy for you to work flexible shifts in a supportive, professional environment. We’ve included below some key information that you might find useful as you start your journey with us.
Your ID badge will take approximately 3 to 4 working days to be processed from the point of request. Once ready, it can be collected from main reception on A level at QA Hospital.
Please note that we are not notified when the badge is ready. You will need to contact QA Hospital main reception directly to confirm when it is available for collection.
You must not book any shifts until you have received your ID badge, as this is a mandatory part of your uniform requirements.
Please refer to the Trust’s uniform policy for full details of the required uniform. If you have any questions, please contact the onsite team at portsmouth@bankpartners.co.uk.
Your IT logins will take around 5 working days to be set up from the point we submit the request.
If you are a Trust leaver, your IT logins will remain the same as those used during your Trust employment. However, these must be reactivated by IT before your first shift as a Bank-only worker.
Alternatively, your IT logins will be sent to your personal email address. It is essential that you do not book any shifts until your access has been fully set up.
The Trust publishes and shares available bank shifts via the app Loop. You’ll receive guidance on how to create your Loop account directly from the Trust Rostering Team within 48hrs of your onboarding being completed, but if you have any queries on creating your Loop account please contact 02394 354 299 or pho-tr.rosteringteam@nhs.net.
As a tip we would recommend checking your email junk folder as an email from new senders can be automatically delivered there by your email service provider.
Important information: A&C shifts with Bank Partners must only be booked within the department that has approved you to join the bank. If you want to book a shift outside of this department, you must confirm this directly with the Trust department before booking. Shifts booked outside of this process may be cancelled.
We understand that circumstances can change, and you may occasionally need to cancel a scheduled work shift. To ensure a smooth and efficient process, please follow the procedures below:
More than three days’ notice:
If you need to cancel your shift with more than three days’ notice, please complete our online cancellation form. This form collects all the necessary information so we can process your cancellation promptly and accurately.
Less than three days’ notice:
If you need to cancel your shift within three days of the scheduled date, please contact our Bookings Team directly. You can reach them by calling 0333 577 3316 between the hours of 6.30am – 10pm. The Bookings Team will assist you with processing the last‑minute cancellation and ensuring a smooth transition.
It is important to notify the Bookings Team as soon as possible so they can make the necessary adjustments to the schedule and attempt to find a suitable replacement. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in following this guideline.
As with all NHS Staff Banks, you may be asked by the Trust to work in a different setting on occasions to the one which you have booked. This will always be with patient safety in mind, and we appreciate your flexibility and understanding.
To protect your wellbeing and stay compliant with the Working Time Directive, please ensure your total working hours average no more than 48 hours per week over any Monday–Sunday period, typically calculated across a 17-week reference period.
If you wish to opt out of the Working Time Directive please contact our team.
After registering with Allocate Loop, you’ll receive an invite to access our Bank Partners portal – a one-stop hub for managing your bank work.
With our portal, you can:
Please note that future DBS applications, additional uniform requests, and copies of training certificates are subject to a charge. For support or information about these charges, please contact us.
All car parking queries or requests should be directed to the Trust car parking team at pho-tr.carparking@nhs.net. Please note, requests are not guaranteed.
Our dedicated team is here for you every day, including weekends and bank holidays.
Email: PortsmouthAC@bankpartners.co.uk
Phone: 0333 577 3316.
Opening hours:
Our opening hours are:
Monday – Friday: 6:30am – 10:00pm
Weekends & Bank holidays: 6:00am – 10:00pm
Compliance:
You can reach our compliance team Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm by calling 0333 577 3316 or emailing us at portsmouth.compliance@bankpartners.co.uk
Out of hours? Leave us a message and we’ll get back to you the next day.
Our handbook is designed to help you understand the way in which Bank Partners operates and your role within it. Please take the tie to read the handbook in full. It should be read in conjunction with your Terms & Conditions.
Please take the time to download and read the following important documents before your first shift:
If you require in-person assistance, feel free to drop by and meet our friendly onsite team. We’re based at Room G08, Quad Building, Queen Alexandra Hospital PO6 3LY.
Our usual opening hours are Monday – Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm (excluding bank holidays).