Human Resource Policies

Adoption Leave Policy - Effective 17 December 07

This document outlines the Adoption Leave Policy and Procedure for The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (the Trust). The Trust acknowledges that working adoptive parents should qualify for similar support and time off as working biological parents and, as such, affords them the rights detailed below in line with the Employment Act 2002 and the Works and Families Act 2006.

Collective Grievance Policy - 1 Jan 2007

This document outlines the Collective Grievance Policy and Procedure for The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (the Trust). The Trust aims to create a harmonious working environment and to maintain good working relationships. It is recognised however that there may be occasions when staff feel aggrieved and wish to seek redress. In instances where a grievance, or part of a grievance, applies to two or more individuals, this will be classed as a collective grievance and this policy will apply.

Change Management Process - 18 Jul 2006

This Change Management Process Framework is provided to give practical clarity to staff of the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust, (the Trust). It must be read, and applied in conjunction with the Trust’s Managing Change Policy.

CRB Employing People with Criminal Convictions Policy - 1 Jan 2007

This document outlines the East of England Ambulance Ambulance Service NHS Trust Employing Persons with Criminal Convictions Policy and Procedure

CRB Storage Handling and Use Policy - 17 December 07

This document outlines the Secure Storage, Handling, Use, Retention and Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information Policy for the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Disciplinary Policy - 1 Jan 2007

This document outlines the Disciplinary Policy and Procedure for the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust. The policy aims to promote, encourage and support all employees to achieve and maintain high standards of conduct and work performance through the application of a fair, effective and consistent approach when dealing with issues of staff conduct and performance.

Dignity at Work Policy - 17 December 2007

This document outlines the Dignity at Work Policy for the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (the Trust) which replaces previous Bullying and Harassment Policies. The Trust aims to promote and maintain a working environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

Flexible Working Arrangements Policy - 17 December 2007

This document outlines the Flexible Working Arrangements Policy and Procedure for the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (the Trust). The Trust acknowledges the importance for employees of achieving a balance between work and family commitments. In order to comply with legislation, the Trust must consider flexible working requests from parents or legal guardians of children under the age of 6 or under 18 in the case of a disabled child. However, the Trust has made the decision to extend the right to request flexible working to all eligible employees.

Grievance Policy - 1 Jan 2007

This document outlines the Grievance Policy and Procedure for The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (the Trust). The Trust aims to create a harmonious working environment and to maintain good working relationships. It is recognised however that there may be occasions when staff feel aggrieved and wish to seek redress.

Managing Change Policy - 17 December 2007

This policy outlines the principles the Trust will adopt when managing situations of change within the work place. Wherever possible, the Trust wishes to maintain job security and continuity of employment for all its employees. However, there may be occasions when, for a variety of reasons, some jobs are affected by change and in some cases this may result in redundancy. It does not apply to redeployment on the grounds of health or for disciplinary reasons.

Maternity Leave Policy - 1 Jan 2007

This document outlines the Maternity Leave Policy and Procedure for The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (the Trust). The Trust recognises the contributions of its female staff and offers all pregnant employees and new mothers their statutory maternity leave and pay entitlements in line with the Agenda for Change National Terms and Conditions Handbook, Employment Act 2002 and the Works and Families Act 2006.

Paternity Leave Policy - 17 December 07

This document outlines the Paternity Leave Policy and Procedure for The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (the Trust). In line with the provisions of the Employment Act 2002 and subsequent regulations, the Trust recognises the important role a father or partner can play in the upbringing of a child. Therefore, it offers all eligible employees statutory paternity leave and pay.

Retirement Age Policy - 17 December 2007

This document outlines the Retirement Age Policy and Procedure for the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (the Trust). The Trust wishes to help ensure that staff who are approaching retirement age are given the opportunity prepare for the considerable change in lifestyle that this involves. It is also keen to adopt a flexible approach to retirement, understanding that some employees may prefer to alter their working pattern leading up to their retirement or even request to extend their retirement date into the future.

Personal Development Review Policy - 10 May 2007

The East of England Ambulance NHS Trust is committed to developing its employees. Investing in people enhances the skills of individual members of staff, thereby improving the quality of care provided.

Personal Development Review Policy – Guidance notes for Reviewee and Reviewer

The Trust has recently approved a new policy for Personal Development Reviews which is based on the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework. This guidance should therefore be read alongside the policy

Internal Transfer Policy - 18 July 06

This Policy sets out a structured and consistent approach to Internal Transfers within the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (the Trust) and outlines the procedure which will be utilised.

Job Evaluation Procedure - Jun 2007

The AfC JE system has to be managed locally in partnership in line with national frameworks and policy. The SHA and the Staff Council monitor local application through the “Link” system into which the scoring for all jobs is entered.

No Smoking Policy - 17 December 2007

This document outlines the No Smoking Policy and Procedure for the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (the Trust). The Trust recognises that it has a duty to ensure, as far as is reasonably practical, that employees, workers, volunteers, contractors and visitors have a right to work in or visit, Trust premises without being exposed to tobacco smoke. These issues involve concern for the comfort, as well as the health and safety of all employees and visitors. This policy forms part of the Trust’s commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of its staff.

Sickness Absence Management Policy - 1 June 07

This document outlines the Sickness Absence Policy and Procedures for the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (the Trust). In line with the provisions of current legislation, the Trust is committed to managing, supporting and reducing sickness absence in a fair, robust and consistent manner.

Special Leave Policy - 1 Jan 2007

This document outlines the Special Leave Policy and Procedure for The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (the Trust). In line with the provisions of the Employment Act 2002 and subsequent regulations, the Trust acknowledges that there will be occasions when employees will need to request official leave for domestic, personal and family matters or are required to be absent from duty for essential civil and public duties.

Professional & State Registration Policy

This document outlines the Professional Registrations Policy and procedure for the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (the Trust). The aim of this policy and procedure is to ensure that all persons being appointed to or holding positions which require professional or state registration in the Trust are appropriately registered. This encompasses both strategic and operational roles held on an individual or management group basis.

Annual Leave Policy - FINAL - 1 June 2006

This document outlines the Annual Leave Policy and Procedure for The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (the Trust). The Trust realises that the ability to spend time away from the workplace is an important component of work-life balance and helps reduce stress.

Recruitment & Selection Policy

This document outlines the Recruitment & Selection Policy for the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (the Trust). Recruitment and selection is one of the most important management functions.

Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Policy

This document outlines the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (the Trust) Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Policy. The Trust is committed to implementing fair and effective policy and practice in relation to all Criminal Record Bureau matters. This policy has been developed in accordance with recommended guidance from the CRB, Home Office and Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) guidelines and has been written in partnership by management and staff side.

Equal Opportunities Policy - 17 December 2007

This document outlines the Equal Opportunities Policy for the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (the “Trust”) and is consistent with the principles outlined in part 5 of Agenda for Change NHS terms and conditions of service handbook. The Trust is committed to promoting positive measures that eliminate all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, marital status, disability, race, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, ethnic or national origin, beliefs, domestic circumstances, social and employment status, political affiliation or trade union membership, HIV status or any other condition not justified by law or relevant to the requirements of the post.

Whistleblowing Policy

Full details of the Trust's whistleblowing policy.

E of E Ambulance Fraud Corruption Policy

This document sets out the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust's policy and advice to employees in dealing with fraud or suspected fraud. This policy sets out the arrangements made in the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust for such concerns to be raised by employees or members of the public.