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Workforce Policies

Policies

The workforce policies below apply to all NHS employees in Scotland. They are inherent to the 'Once for Scotland' Workforce Policies Programme. Areas not addressed by these policies will continue to be covered by the current workforce policies of your NHS employer.

Applies when finding alternative employment for displaced employees or those unable to continue in their existing roles.

Employment Contract

Relates to a framework that supports employees transitioning from work to retirement or returning to employment after they retire.

Supporting Work Life Balance

Relates to a framework for managing secondment requests and a mechanism for supporting the development of employees.

Employment Contract

Applies when an employee wants to share their leave following the birth or adoption of a child. It outlines their statutory and contractual rights and pay arrangements.

Supporting Work Life Balance

Relates to the rules on smoking and vaping on NHSScotland grounds and the support available to help employees quit.

Managing Health at Work

Applies when an employee requests special leave in an emergency or unexpected situation, or carer’s leave to provide immediate care for a dependant.

Supporting Work Life Balance

Relates to concerns raised by employees about patient safety or malpractice, or both.

Foundation

Outlines the investigation process and supports decision-making for NHSScotland Workforce Policy cases.

Foundation

Relates to the risk assessments, driver responsibilities, and vehicle requirements for all work-related driving.

Managing Health at Work

Relates to the support available for managing work-related stress, and the responsibilities of employees and managers.

Managing Health at Work

Relates to the zero-tolerance approach to work-related violence and aggression, the procedures for managing risk, and the support available to employees.

Managing Health at Work

Principles and values

Learn about the principles and values that make sure employees and workers are treated fairly and consistently at work.

Roles and responsibilities

Find out about the roles and responsibilities of the people using our workforce policies across the NHS in Scotland.

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