You will normally receive information that indicates your eligibility to apply for membership of NHS Pensions in the terms and conditions attached to your appointment letter.

You may be able to apply for membership of NHS Pensions if you meet all the following criteria:

  • You are employed at the Hull York Medical School (HYMS); and,
  • You are employed as a Clinical Academic; and,
  • You have previously held NHS Pension Scheme membership and that membership ended within 12 months of the start of your employment at the University; and,
  • You apply for membership of NHS Pensions within three months of joining the University.

Please note that your application is subject to acceptance by NHS Pensions. If you think that you may be eligible for membership of NHS Pensions whilst employed at the University, or are already a member of NHS Pensions through a University employment and have any questions about your membership, please contact the Pensions Office.

Contact the Pensions Team

Contribution rates

You can find the current contribution rates to NHS Pensions on their website.

The NHS Pension Scheme has a comprehensive website with more detail on the scheme itself.

Visit the NHS pension scheme website