NHS LOTHIAN & BORDERS STAFF BANK
Registered Nurses – External Applicants
Join the NHS Lothian & Borders Regional Staff Bank – Make a Difference, When It Matters Most
Thank you for your interest in joining the
NHS Lothian & Borders Regional Staff Bank
. We're looking for compassionate, committed, and professional
Registered Nurses (all fields)
who are ready to make a real impact by delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
If you are a
team player
who is
kind, caring, flexible
, and dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of nursing, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Our Staff Bank?
* Flexible Working: Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle. Work is offered on an "as and when required" basis, with a variety of shift patterns available.
* Diverse Opportunities: Support a wide range of services across NHS Lothian & Borders, helping to cover temporary staffing needs.
* Easy Access: Our user-friendly online booking system allows you to view and book shifts anytime, from your computer or mobile device.
* Valued Contribution: As a member of our supplementary workforce, your role is vital in ensuring continuity of care across our services.
What We're Looking For
* Current NMC Registration (must be evidenced in your application and at interview)
* A strong commitment to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care
* Reliability, professionalism, and a flexible approach to working
Ready to Apply?
We welcome applications from nurses who are passionate about making a difference. Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates your commitment to supporting our services and includes your current NMC registration details.
For Informal Enquiries, Feel Free To Contact Us At
Please note that if all information is not provided we will not be able to progress your application and a new submission will have to be made by you at a later date. Applications are processed on a regular basis and all communication will be sent by email
Interviews
Within NHS Lothian, Nursing And Midwifery Interviews Are Linked To Our Nursing & Midwifery Strategic Plan. We Aim To Offer An Equitable Experience And Are Sharing Interview Questions In Advance. You Will Be Asked At Least One Question From Each Section. A Selection Of Our Interview Questions Can Be Found Here
GENERIC FRAMEWORK FOR RATING SCALE
A link to the NHS Lothian Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan can be found via the following link:
AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application—but your answers must be
your own
.
* Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
* Use AI wisely: It's fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don't let it write your answers.
* Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.
Tip:
Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand
you
—not an AI tool.
Data Protection Act
During the course of our activities we will collect, store and process personal information about our prospective, current and former staff. The law determines how organisations can use personal information. For further information on the type of data that is handled, what the purpose is of processing the data and where and why we share data, please see the NHS Lothian Staff Privacy Notice, found at For the purposes of this privacy notice, 'staff' includes applicants, employees, workers (including agency, casual and contracted staff), volunteers, trainees and those carrying out work experience.