Recruiting at the Staff Bank
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We accept internal and external applications to join the Staff Bank. Recruitment to the Staff Bank is co-ordinated and managed by a dedicated Staff Bank Recruitment Team. Adverts run monthly (first week of the month) on the national JobTrain website for both internal and external applicants. No applications will be accepted unless from a submission through JobTrain. Unfortunately, late applications cannot be accepted through this system.
Internal
If you currently hold a substantive post in NHS Lothian or Borders, you are eligible to apply for the same position on the Staff Bank.
This is a much quicker process than applying externally as there is not a requirement to be interviewed.
Please discuss with your line manager if you are interested in joining the Staff Bank. You may only apply for roles that pay the equivalent to your current banding or below, and you must have passed your 12-week probationary period.
External
If you do not currently hold a substantive post in NHS Lothian or Borders please check the SHOW website to see if we are currently recruiting.
Tip – Make sure ‘Staff Bank’ is in the title of the job role, and make either ‘NHS Lothian’ or ‘NHS Borders’ as your region.
Application forms can be downloaded from the SHOW website or telephone the Staff Bank Recruitment Office on 0131 536 2020.
Tip: While we recognise that advances in AI have made it a widely used tool, we strongly discourage relying on it when completing your application. Please use it only as a source of inspiration, ensuring that your submission reflects your own ideas, skills, and experiences.
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Guidance on how to apply
To apply for a Staff Bank role, submit an application via Jobtrain. Search for suitable vacancies on the NHS Scotland Jobtrain website and apply online. Please ensure your application is complete, accurate, and submitted before the closing date. If shortlisted, you will be notified via Jobtrain—please remember to check all email folders, including your junk folder.
Interview location details
Comely Bank Centre
13 Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2LD
Interview preparation advice
When attending your interview, please aim to arrive early to allow time to locate the building and report to reception. Please note that there is no on-site parking available at Comely Bank Centre; however, limited street parking can be found nearby on Crewe Road South, Crewe Road Gardens and surrounding streets (charges may apply in line with local council tariffs).
You will be required to bring valid photographic ID (e.g. passport or driving licence) along with any requested documentation.
Interviews are typically competency-based, focusing on your experience, values, and how you respond to different situations.
Nursing & Midwifery Interview Packs
Within NHS Lothian, Nursing and Midwifery interviews are linked to our Nursing & Midwifery Strategic Plan.
You may find it helpful to review example questions within the Nursing and Midwifery (N&M) strategy, which can be accessed here:
