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Guides for shift-based working patterns, hourly leave balances and healthcare-related time calculations.

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NHS & HealthcareNHS Annual Leave in Hours ExplainedWhy NHS annual leave is shown in hours, and what 27, 29 and 33 days mean as 202.5, 217.5 and 247.5 hours.
NHS & HealthcareNHS Holiday Hours to Shifts Calculator GuideHoliday hours ÷ paid shift length = equivalent shifts. Convert an NHS leave balance into full shifts plus leftover hours.
NHS & HealthcareNHS Shift Hours Calculator GuideShift duration − unpaid breaks = paid shift hours. Work out paid NHS shift length in hours and minutes and decimal hours.
NHS & HealthcareNHS Part-Time Annual Leave in HoursWork out NHS part-time annual leave with WTE: contracted hours ÷ 37.5, multiplied by the full-time entitlement.
NHS & HealthcareHow to Work Out NHS Annual Leave in HoursStart with your NHS service band, convert it to hours, then adjust for part-time hours, part-year working and public holidays.
NHS & HealthcareNHS Contracted Hours and Shift Lengths ExplainedThe difference between contracted weekly hours, shift span and paid shift length, and which one to use for each calculation.
NHS & HealthcareNHS Annual Leave: Hours, Days and Shifts ExplainedHow NHS annual leave days, hours and shifts relate, and why 202.5 hours is not always 27 of your own shifts.

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