Annualised Hours

Annualised hours is when an employee is contracted to work a yearly total of hours rather than a weekly total. This can allow for greater flexibility in managing workload demand.

Annualised hours can work well in areas where there are fluctuations in demand. For example, there may be seasonal demands such as additional hours needed for winter pressures or for snow clearing.

Matching staff to when demands are highest can lead to a reduction in bank usage or overtime. It also assists in financial planning for both the manager and the employee, as the employee receives a fixed salary each month regardless of hours worked.

As the employee's working pattern can consist of both fixed and unallocated shifts, this offers both flexibility and some forward planning. With reasonable notice, unallocated shifts can be used for surges in demand.

For all flexible working requests there are eligibility criteria outlined in the policy. To see full detail of Annualised Hours and details on how to apply, please look at the Flexible Work Pattern Policy in the link below:

https://workforce.nhs.scot/policies/flexible-work-pattern-policy-overview/