Introduction
It is acknowledged that the majority of staff will have some sickness absence during their working lives whether through illness or injury. It is in the Trust’s interest to support employees who are unwell. Occupational Health and Health & Safety Services exist to both reduce risks to staff and assist rehabilitation. The Trust recognises that failure to manage sickness absence appropriately will result in a loss of productivity; increased staffing costs in covering absences and reduced morale.
This document lays out Ashford and St. Peter’s Hospitals NHS Trust’s policy on managing sickness absence in line with Agenda for Change terms and conditions or other NHS terms and conditions of service. The policy meets the legislative requirements set out in the Employment Act 2002 and the Equality Act 2010.
Scope
This policy and procedure applies to all employees within the Trust, and covers all absence arising from sickness. For Medical Staff, this Policy should be applied in conjunction with the Conduct, Capability, Ill-health and Appeals Policies and Procedures for Practitioners (Doctors and Dentists).
Purpose
This procedure is intended to provide a balanced approach to managing sickness absence to the benefit of both individuals and the Trust.
This Policy documents the procedure that should be followed in the case of repeated episodes of short-term or long-term sickness. The Trust is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity. This policy will be applied fairly and consistently to all staff, and its application will be monitored.
Policy Details
Download: | PDF version |
Compiled by: | Employee Relations Manager |
Ratified by: | Trust Executive Committee |
Date Ratified: | May 2020 |
Date Issued: | May 2020 |
Review Date: | May 2023 |
Target Audience: | All staff, managers and employee representatives |
Contact name: | Employee Relations Manager |
See also:
- Management and Reduction of Stress Policy
- Annual Leave Policy
- Disciplinary Policy
- Performance and Capability Policy
- Alcohol and Drugs at Work Policy
- Retirement Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Policy for the Reporting and Management of Incidents
- Temporary Staffing Policy
- Conduct, Capability, Ill-health and Appeals Policies and Procedures for Practitioners (Doctors and Dentists)
- Work-Life Balance Policy
- Annual Leave Policy
- Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Parental and Fertility Treatment Leave Policy