If the successful candidate chooses to be employed by NHS Tayside, this will be under NHS Executive/Senior Management (E/SM) terms and conditions, subject to direction by Scottish Government.
Appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references (one of which must be from your current or most recent line manager); pre-employment health assessment; evidence of qualifications;confirmation of right to work in the UK; and where applicable to the post a DisclosureScotland Criminal Records Check/Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme Membership.
The terms and conditions for this role are set by direction of Scottish Ministers under the arrangements in place for Executive and Senior Managers Pay within NHS Scotland.
Remuneration
A package commensurate with the responsibilities of the post and the level of seniority of the position will be available to the successful candidate.
Salary band for this role is Executive & Senior Management (E/SM) Grade F (currently £106,955 to £141,596)
Hours of Duty
The set hours of work are 37.5 per week; however, the number and pattern of hours will reflect the demands of the post. There is no contractual right to additional pay or time off in lieu of additional hours. This will not affect individual rights under the Working Time Directive.The postholder will also participate in the executive out of hours on call rota as required.
Pension Arrangements
New entrants to NHS Tayside who are aged between sixteen and seventy-five will be enrolled automatically into membership of the NHS Pension Scheme.
Our pension scheme is provided by Scottish Public Pensions Agency. This is a qualifying pension scheme, which means it meets or exceeds the government’s new standards. All benefits including life insurance and family benefits are explained on the SPPA website.
Once a year, (following 2 years' qualifying service) a statement is available online showing how much service has built up in your pension. You can increase your contributions by buying additional pension. For full details please see the Factsheet “Additional Pension” available on the SPPA website. The amount contributed by the government in the form of tax relief would also increase.
Superannuation benefits accrued in the NHS Scheme elsewhere in the UK can be transferred to the Scottish scheme by arrangement with the Scottish Public Pensions Agency. The transferability of other public sector pension schemes entitlements may be possible and may be explored on appointment.
Motor Vehicle Provision
Where there is a job requirement, a vehicle may be offered. The arrangements will be determined by the Remuneration Sub-Committee in accordance with the leased car provisions for staff on Executive Managers’ pay arrangements.
Relocation expenses
Reasonable relocation expenses in line with the Board’s policy will be payable, should the Board require you to move home. This will be discussed with you, as part of an offer of employment.
Annual leave
Annual leave entitlement is 27 days per year on appointment. There are also eight fixed public holidays each year.
Other Terms and Conditions of Service
Terms and Conditions of Service which are not set down in the arrangements for Executive and Senior Managers Pay, are those contained within the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions Handbook, and the Board’s Workforce Policies.
