Introduction
This policy set out the arrangements where Consultant and SAS doctors may be required to undertake duties usually performed by a more junior member of medical staff.
Scope
This policy applies to Consultant and SAS Medical Staff.
Purpose
The Trust recognises the need to safely maintain services as a result of an emergency or a crisis. The purpose of this Policy is to:
- Describe the actions that should be taken to minimise the need for Consultants and SAS doctors to ‘act down’ out of hours.
- Articulate the arrangements for requesting Consultants and SAS doctors to ‘act down’ providing clear guidance to the process for consultants who ’act down’ to a lower medical grade as a result of an emergency or crisis;
- Formalise the remuneration and compensation arrangements for individuals who ‘act down’;
- Outline the audit, monitoring, and review of this policy.
Policy Details
Download: | PDF version |
Compiled by: | Head of Medical Workforce |
Ratified by: | Trust Executive Committee |
Date Ratified: | November 2019 |
Date Issued: | September 2022 |
Review Date: | November 2022 |
Target Audience: | Consultants / SAS Doctors / Managers |
Contact name: | Head of Medical Workforce |