Policies and procedures
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Accessible information policy
Document category: Trust wide policy
Document date: June 1, 2022
This policy sets out the Trust’s standards for the information we provide to people who use Trust services, their carers, and other representatives. The aim of the policy is to ensure all people who need to use the Trust’s services have equal access to information. …
Adoption rights and benefits policy
Document category: Trust wide policy
Document date: December 1, 2020
This policy sets out the rights and responsibilities of staff regarding statutory adoption leave and pay. It also outlines the additional paid adoption leave provided by South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust) and the appropriate documentation necessary for eligibility.
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Anti-Fraud Bribery and Corruption Policy
Document category: Trust wide policy
Document date: February 1, 2023
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (The Trust) is committed to reducing the level of fraud, bribery and corruption within the NHS to an absolute minimum and keeping it at that level, freeing up public resources for better patient care. When fraud is proven, …
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Appraisal policy
Document category: Trust wide policy
Document date: July 1, 2022
The aim of this policy is to ensure that all staff and managers understand the Trust expectations regarding annual appraisal, the process and outcomes of appraisal discussions, the responsibilities of all involved throughout the appraisal process, and the mutual benefits of the appraisal process.
Customer services policy: supporting the management of complaints, concerns, comments and compliments
Document category: Trust wide policy
Document date: September 7, 2023
The Trust’s customer services function exists to facilitate a response to all enquiries, and to deal appropriately with feedback. The service operates as a single gateway for raising issues and enquiries, including requests under the Freedom of Information Act. This policy primarily covers feedback about …
Data security protection policy
Document category: Trust wide policy
Document date: December 1, 2022
In order to provide high-quality care, operate effectively and be accountable to the public the Trust must hold and process personal and sensitive personal data about services users in both electronic and paper formats. The chief executive, supported by the Caldicott Guardian and SIRO, is …
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Digital strategy
Document category: Trust wide policy
Document date: March 1, 2021
This revision of the Trust’s digital strategy provides a summary of our progress to date and showcases our achievements in advancing the organisation’s overall digital maturity. This strategy states our aspirations, intent, and commitment in continuing to make a positive difference to improve the health …
Disciplinary Procedure
Document category: Trust wide policy
Document date: October 16, 2023
565 – Disciplinary procedureThe South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust) is committed to creating and maintaining a positive working environment and harmonious employee relations. In implementing this procedure Managers should ensure they do not discriminate directly or indirectly on the grounds of …
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) (formerly CRB) policy
Document category: Trust wide policy
Document date: August 1, 2022
The purpose of this policy is to: Ensure suitable people are employed by the Trust and preserve the reputation of the Trust and NHS Preserve the safety and security of services users, carers and families and work colleagues Ensure that the Trust complies with: The …
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Domestic abuse (where experienced by staff) policy
Document category: Trust wide policy
Document date: August 4, 2023
This policy and procedure applies to all employees of the Trust plus individuals seconded to or on placement with the trust. Anyone who is experiencing, or has experienced domestic abuse can raise the issue with their manager, HR representative, staff counselling service, occupational health and …
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