Flexible working options

There is a range of flexible working options available to UHB staff.

Further information

Part-timePart-time staff work less than the 37.5 hours per week of full-time staff.Job shareA job share involves two members of staff sharing a single full-time role.Term timeTerm time working involves staff only working during school term time to balance childcare needs and be paid an annual salary.FlexitimeFlexitime allows staff to vary their start and finish times to accomodate domestic, travel or other arrangements outside of work.Compressed hoursCompressed hours allow staff to work their contractual hours over longer days which enables them to work a shorter week or fortnight.Annualised hoursAnnualised hours allow staff to work a set number of hours over a year, rather than weekly.HomeworkingGuidance on working from home for UHB staff.Career BreakA career break is an ideal option if you need between 3 months and 5 years away from work and would like to return. Normally you would not be able to work whilst on a career break.Retire and ReturnRetire and return is where an individual retires, takes all their pension benefits and then returns to work in the NHS after a short break.