Post on 27-Jan-2016
Welcome
Human Resources
Role
General information
Marianne Lingwood
Public Health Registrars
Session Outcomes• At the end of the Human Resources sessions
you will be able to:
- Describe the purpose of the Human Resources department;
- Identify key management responsibilities and the policies that support these;
- Identify Human Resources Metrics;
- Describe how to answer HR queries and locate relevant support;
What is the role of HR?
• Building the people strategy
• Providing the framework of policies and procedures related to the employment of staff.
• Providing the tools to do this effectively
• Providing guidance, support and advice on the effective implementation of the strategy, policies, procedures and tools.
Who are the HR Department?
• Operational HR• Recruitment• Training• Workplace Health &
Wellbeing• NANIME
• Health & Safety• Job Evaluation (AfC)• ESR and Payroll
Liaison/ Workforce• Bank Staff Team • Medical Staffing
What does Operational HR do?
• Support the business deliver patient care
• Employment law advice
• Policy advice• Coach, guide and
advise line managers through employee matters
Key information for line managers
• Grievance• Disciplinary• Capability
(Performance Management)
• Absence Management
• Flexible working • Equality and Diversity• Dignity at Work
(Bullying & Harassment)
• Probationary period• Maternity leave
Grievance
Typical Grievance issuesTypical Grievance issues
Typical Issues
Stress
Terms & conditions
Job Content
Health & Safety
New Working Practices
Negligence (PIDA 98)Company or individual
Working relationships
Harassment
Bullying
Capability Vs Disciplinary Management
• - Training - Employee control
Capability?Tries but unable to Meet job standard
Conduct?Lack of effortNegligence
Can’t? Won’t?
Dignity at Work
• Policy on dealing with bullying and harassment complaints
• Deal with the matter:– Informally– Mediation– Formally (investigate and possibly discipline
Equality and Diversity
Equality is term used for allowing everyone to have equality of opportunity
Diversity is about taking into account an individual’s personal differences
The Equality Act aims to consolidate, simplify and harmonise the nine separate pieces of Equality and Diversity legislation
Provides protection for 9 characteristics for the provision of goods, services and employment matters.
Trust web page
Timely intervention
Communication with team
Listening to your employees
Fairness and consistency
Seek advice and Guidance
Good Line Management
Break
What do I do if I have an HR Query?
• Speak to your line manager• Look at the HR Department
Intranet Page• For pension and payroll
queries complete an electronic form on the intranet
• Contact the relevant HR Department:HR Operations on extension 5777 (01603 286286)
•https://www.eoedeanery.nhs.uk/medical/page.php?page_id=99
• Annual leave• Final Salary Pension• Flexible working• Childcare Facilities• Childcare Vouchers • Discounted First bus tickets• Discounted canteen food and
drink (with NHS badge)• Staff involvement - ‘Ask the
Staff’ • A discount website
exclusively for NHS staff
What are the main staff benefits?
What is Pennies from Heaven?
• A Charity Scheme which donates the pennies from your salary
• The chosen charity changes annually and is nominated by staff
• Information is available on the HR Intranet pages
What happens at my Performance Appraisal?
• Occurs Annually• A two way dialogue about your performance• Relates to your job description and the Knowledge and
Skills Framework for your post. • Involves setting objectives for the coming year, and
reviewing your achievement of the previous years objectives.
• Review of training requirements and agreeing a personal development plan.
Workplace Health & Wellbeing
• Protecting and promoting the health and wellbeing of staff at work
• Aim to prevent the onset of Occupational related ill health– Work related upper limb / musculo-skeletal pain– Work related stress– Work related respiratory / skin disease– Transmission of Blood Borne Virus / infections
Services
Pre-employment Health ScreeningWork Health Assessment / Immunisation UpdateConsultations – self referral or management referrals Workplace AssessmentsHealth Surveillance Sickness absence support / advice on return to workEquality ACT –advise on adjustments/modifications TrainingEmployee Assistance Programme
Referral Method
• Self Referral
Phone Department to arrange an appointment (Consultation, Imms Check, arrange workplace visit)
• Management Referral
– Manager refers if concerned regarding health and impact on work.
– Manager should discuss referral with employee and obtain signed consent.
www.workplacehealthandwellbeing.co.uk
Training
• Mandatory training
• Leadership Management programme – 3 days - SpRs preparing for consultant
• Line Manager Training
• Sickness absence training
• Study leave – completion; support
• NHS leadership academy
Thank you and
Questions