How much annual leave do you get on Agenda for Change?

As an NHS staff member contracted on Agenda for Change, you are entitled to a certain amount of annual leave based on your years of experience.

This leave entitlement applies to most roles, excluding doctors, dentists, and some senior managers.

How do you calculate how much annual leave I will have?

The annual leave you are entitled to depends on your years of service. All Agenda for Change staff, except those in Wales, start with 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (usually eight days).

After five years of service, this increases to 29 days plus bank holidays, and after ten years, you become eligible for 33 days plus bank holidays.

NHS staff in Wales begin with 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and progress similarly.

It’s important to note that this service can be continuous or at a different organization. Any previous NHS experience, even if you have worked in the private sector, is considered.

How many days of annual leave does NHS Wales have?

NHS staff in Wales have slightly different annual leave entitlements. They start with 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and progress to 30 days after five years of service and 34 days after ten years.

How many days is annual leave in the UK?

In the UK, the annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change staff varies based on years of service. The minimum entitlement is 27 days plus bank holidays for those with less than five years of service, increasing to 29 days and 33 days for those with 5-10 years and over ten years of service, respectively.

How to calculate GP annual leave?

Annual leave for General Practitioners (GPs) is calculated differently, as they are not contracted on Agenda for Change. GPs are entitled to a minimum of 6 weeks’ annual leave, which can be increased depending on their contract.

How do you calculate annual leave pay?

Annual leave pay is calculated based on your average weekly earnings over the previous 12 weeks, including any regular overtime, bonuses, or commission.

How do I calculate my daily annual leave?

To calculate your daily annual leave, you must know your total yearly leave entitlement in hours, which can be found in your contract or by speaking to your HR team. Once you have this figure, you can divide it by the number of working days in the year (usually 260) to get your daily entitlement.

What is the formula for annual leave balance?

The formula for annual leave balance is:

(Annual leave entitlement in hours / Total working hours in the year) x Total working hours worked in the year

This formula gives you your remaining annual leave balance in hours.

Agenda for Change’s annual leave is based on years of service, with increases at 5 and 10 years. Part-time and compressed-hours staff have their leave calculated accordingly to ensure a fair entitlement. 

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