Higher Starting Pay Request 2023 (updated)

Page 1: Please complete this form fully as the information you provide will be submitted for further review and consideration.

Before you complete and submit this request you must:

Ensure that you have explained NHSBT's benefits package to your preferred candidate. E.g. Generous annual leave entitlement, pension, pay progression, learning and development opportunities
Discuss this request with your People and Culture Partner or People and Culture AD and ensure you have their support - Your People and Culture Partner must support this Higher Starting Salary Case before this form is submitted.

PLEASE NOTE: This form should not be completed for internal or NHS candidates. Please speak to your People and Culture Partner if your candidate is internal or currently employed directly to the NHS.

This form should not be completed for candidates being recruited to roles at 8d or above. Please speak to your People and Culture Partner.

If you have not provided all of the information requested you may be required to re-submit your request which will delay the outcome.

Your data will be held and processed securely in line with the relevant data and privacy laws including the General Data Protection regulation. For information on how we use your data and your privacy rights if you are employed by NHSBT for information if you are employed by an agency alternatively you can contact NHSBT’s Privacy Officer dpofficer@nhsbt.nhs.uk.

Details of Appointment

1.1. Title of post:

a.1.a. What Directorate is the vacancy in? Required

b.1.b. Candidate name: Required

c.1.c. Candidates current employer: Required

Please note: If your candidate is internal and currently works directly for NHSBT or the NHS (excluding agency or contracted staff) please do not proceed with this form and instead contact your People & Culture Partner.

d.1.d. Base Location: Required

Please Note: This form is not for use with regards to Higher Starting Salaries for roles at Band 8d or above - please contact your People & Culture Partner

e.1.e. Salary Band:

i.1.e.i. If you selected Other, please specify:

ii.1.e.ii. Recommended Starting Salary:

a.1.e.ii.a. If you selected Other, please specify:

Recruitment Information

2.2. Vacancy reference number:

3.3. Name of recruitment contact for this vacancy:

Higher Starting Pay - Justification

Please provide details below of how the candidate exceeds the requirements of this post:

4.4. Additional / relevant knowledge:

5.5. Additional / relevant skills:

6.6. Additional / relevant experience:

Impact On Existing Employees

7.7. Please state what impact there will be on existing staff within the same team if higher starting salary is offered to a new recruit (this should include any equal pay considerations)

Declaration

8.8. Have you discussed this case with your People and Culture Partner / People and Culture AD?

Yes

No - you must discuss this request with your People and Culture Partner / People and Culture AD

a.8.a. Name of supporting HR lead:

b.8.b. Has your People and Culture Partner / People and Culture AD explicitly agreed to support the submission of this case?

Yes

9.9. Your name:

a.9.a. Your Job Title:

b.9.b. Telephone number: