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If I test positive for Covid-19, will my manager have to inform my colleagues?
The Trust has a duty of care for patients and staff. If you test positive for COVID-19 and you have been in recent contact with colleagues and patients, your manager will need to inform colleagues that there has been a recent positive test and inform …
Do I have to take all my annual leave this year?
An annual leave process has been agreed. The new annual leave arrangements include: • Extended carry over of annual leave from 2020/2021 to 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 of 10 and 5 days respectively to ensure leave can be taken safely for both staff and services. • …
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Can I carry over annual leave?
All staff must take a minimum of 20 days (4 weeks pro rata) annual leave plus all bank holidays and any leave transferred from the previous year in the leave year 20/21. Staff may automatically transfer up to a maximum 10 days leave (2 weeks …
How often should I keep in touch with my manager if I am self-isolating (or shielding if in place)?
The Trust has agreed minimum standards of contact between managers and staff who are isolating to reduce risk and promote safety and welfare of colleagues. For colleagues who live alone and are symptomatic there must be a check in every 48 hours or daily …
I have recruited a new employee but they have said they cannot start until much later due to the pandemic. Should I withdraw the offer?
As a manger you should have a conversation with the newly recruited member of staff to discuss their situation. You may also be able to discuss alternative hours to allow them to start employment in the short term. If they are still unable to start …
Should I wait for a period of time following a Covid-19 vaccination before attending a breast screening appointment?
Within England, breast screening service personnel are advised to be aware of the potential for enlarged nodes following a Covid-19 vaccination. However, the advice regarding the scheduling of mammograms has not altered. There is currently no requirement for women to be advised to wait for …
I have placed my children in to school as a key worker but due to the school hours and no after school care I can’t do all my hours. Will I still get paid my full pay?
Please speak to your manager in the first instance to see if you can work the hours in a different way. Depending on the number of hours you are unable to work you may want to take annual leave for the remainder of the hours …
Should I make sure my staff have rest breaks in line with the working time directive?
During this time staff may volunteer to work through breaks and undertake more shifts than they would normally do. It is important that staff take appropriate rest periods for their own wellbeing. While staff can opt out of some parts of the working time directive …
Can I still take leave during the next few months?
Yes. You still need rest breaks during this difficult time to maintain your own physical and mental wellbeing. You should book leave in line with the new process.
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What wellbeing support is available for staff?
There is range of support available including from occupational health, pastoral and spiritual care, staff counselling and therapy service etc. Have a look at the wellbeing pages on the intranet and if you need further information please contact Ashley.hambling@swyt.nhs.uk
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