Becoming an NHS IMAS Pool Member
We welcome expressions of interest from experienced senior NHS staff ready to work at Agenda for Change Band 8d and above. We will also consider those with significant experience at Band 8c. At present, we are particularly keen to hear from individuals with strong operational, performance, governance, digital or programme management experience.
Being a pool member with NHS IMAS does not guarantee that you will be found work or you will be placed on an assignment. Our service is demand led and we do not send out pool member's CVs speculatively to the NHS.
- Learn more about the criteria to join the NHS IMAS talent pool
- Learn more about the benefits of being a pool member with NHS IMAS (PDF)
Apply Today!
Please complete and return the relevant application form below with an updated CV in 'Word' format. Learn more about what makes a good CV.
Applying to our NHS Pool
The NHS Pool is for colleagues who are currently substantively employed within the NHS
Download Word application for the NHS Pool
Please note that NHS applicants need three referees including your current line manager and a further two referees should be at Director level, within Health and Social Care (including at least two referees from within the NHS). If you are interested in applying to be an NHS IMAS pool member, please complete the above application and return to nhs.imas@nhs.net with an updated CV in 'Word' format.
Apply to our Independent Pool
This pool is for colleagues who do not currently hold a substantive contract within the NHS
Download Word application for the Independent Pool
Please note that Independent applicants need three Director level references from within Health and Social Care (including at least two referees from within the NHS). If you are interested in applying to be an NHS IMAS pool member, please complete the above application and return to nhs.imas@nhs.net with an updated CV in 'Word' format.
If you would like to discuss becoming a Pool member with one of our Resourcing Leads, please contact the NHS IMAS team on 0113 486 0132 or nhs.imas@nhs.net.
If you have any questions regarding the process, please see our FAQs section.
FAQs
1. How do I apply to become an NHS IMAS pool member?
NHS IMAS welcomes applications from all those working in the NHS at Agenda for Change (AfC) band 8d and above. We also accept applications from those currently working at AfC band 8c who are ready for their first AfC band 8d role, and independent contractors with recent senior level experience within the NHS. If you are interested in applying, please send us an up to date CV along with the appropriate completed application form to nhs.imas@nhs.net. Application forms can be found below:
Download the application form for NHS applicants (Word document) - Please note that NHS applicants need three references including your current line manager and a further two referees should be at Director level, within Health and Social Care (including at least two referees from within the NHS).
Download the application form for Independent applicants (Word document) - Please note that Independent applicants need three references, the referees must be at Director level, within Health and Social Care (including at least two referees from within the NHS).
2. Do I need NHS experience to apply?
Yes, all applicants need to demonstrate that they have recent experience of working in the NHS at AfC band 8d or above. Although we will also consider those with significant experience at Band 8c.
3. I will be leaving the NHS shortly, can I still become a pool member?
You will be able to join NHS IMAS as an independent applicant. You need to confirm that your contract does not prevent you from working in the NHS for a period of time after leaving.
4. I do not work in the NHS, can I still become a pool member?
Yes, we accept applications from independents who have extensive experience of working in the NHS at AfC band 8d or above.
5. How do I know what assignments are available?
Due to the sensitivity of the enquiries we receive we do not advertise available assignments. We will contact pool members with available assignments that are appropriate to their skills and experience.
6. How do you match me to a possible assignment?
We receive requests for interim support from all areas across the NHS and we carefully match the client requirements to pool member’s skills, experience and strengths. We use the information provided during the registration process to identify suitable candidates and we contact the pool member to discuss an assignment opportunity with them before we forward any information to the client.
7. How am I supported whilst on an assignment?
Every assignment is allocated an NHS IMAS Partner who, where appropriate, will take responsibility for managing and coaching the assignment team. There is also the opportunity of having an NHS IMAS Partner as a mentor during your assignment. The core team is on hand to support the pool member through regular contact to assist with any issues and queries they may have.
8. How do I get paid?
As an NHS pool member – your substantive employer will continue to pay your salary. They will then invoice the receiving organisation to cover the time the pool member spends on assignment.
As an independent pool member – you will invoice the receiving organisation directly.
9. Will I be contracted to NHS IMAS?
All contracts or secondment agreements will be held between the pool member's host organisation and the client organisation.