East Cheshire Trust walkabout to discuss NHSP Nurse Bank rates
11 Dec 2025, 10:00 - 16:00
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We're visiting East Cheshire NHS Trust to discuss the recent changes to NHSP Nurse Bank rates, overtime and TOIL.
The majority of bank contracts are not the nationally agreed NHS terms and conditions. Staff are being denied the standard NHS overtime rate for this additional work, and bank pay rates have been reduced to the lowest NHS pay band regardless of whether you are on a higher pay band by virtue of your knowledge, skills and experience.
A substantive NHS contract says if you are in Bands 1 to 7, you should be paid at your normal pay rate for additional hours worked in a week up to 37.5 hours, which is contractual full-time hours. Hours worked beyond that should be paid at overtime rates.
As an alternative to overtime, you (not your manager) may request to take time off in lieu (TOIL) instead of receiving overtime payments. If you cannot take the TOIL within three months, you are entitled to overtime payment.
RCN North West Officers Paul and Justine will be visiting the Trust on Thursday 11 December to meet with members to discuss your concerns and answer your queries. They will be onsite between 10am - 4pm and if you would like to ensure you get the opportunity to meet with them then please email Justine on justine.somerville@rcn.org.uk to request a visit to your specific ward or department.
Justine Somerville
justine.somerville@rcn.org.uk
Macclesfield District General Hospital
Victoria Road
Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
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Page last updated - 03/12/2025
