Annual leave
Annual leave allows staff to take paid time off from work for the purpose of having regular breaks to rest and re-energise.
All members of staff employed by the Trust are entitled to annual leave and general public holidays as set out in the national terms and conditions of employment (Agenda for Change).
Contractors, agency or internal bank (UHB+) staff are categorised under a separate agreement.
All staff are advised to familiarise themselves with the Trust’s annual leave procedure.
Further information
Annual leave FAQsList of frequently asked questions relating to annual leave.Annual leave formsTemplates for annual leave forms.Annual leave calculationsGuidance on how to calculate annual leave entitlement.Annual leave calculatorOnline calculator for annual leave entitlement and bank holidays.Annual leave entitlementAnnual leave entitlement oulined in hours.Bank holiday entitlementBank holiday entitlement oulined in hours.Carrying over and selling annual leaveGuidance on carrying forward and/or selling annual leave at the end of the 2023/24 annual leave year.Tips for managing annual leaveTips for managers on how to ensure staff manage their individual annual leave balances.Buying annual leaveInformation on buying annual leave at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB).