Gender Pay Reporting Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Equality & Disability Region: | Reference: GPE08

This policy highlights when gender pay is required to be compliant with the Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017 and the procedures that must be followed where the regulations apply.

Supervision Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Performance & Discipline Region: | Reference: GPP08

This policy has been reviewed with minor changes made to content to include the extended Clinical Team and Nursing Associates. The references have been checked to ensure they remain current.

Equality and Diversity Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Equality & Disability Region: | Reference: GPE01

This policy now incorporates the Disabled Workers Policy and Procedure and details the policy of {Client_Name_Official} regarding a zero-tolerance approach to any discrimination, harassment and/or victimisation. The Procedure section documents what steps staff must take to comply with the policy. The Disabled Workers Policy and Procedure has now been archived.

Development Appraisal Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Performance & Discipline Region: | Reference: GPP09

Converted into the new QCS format. Made more appropriate for a general practice staff appraisal process.

Notice Periods Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Contract of Employment Region: | Reference: GPC08

This policy has been updated to the new policy format and contains much more guidance on the situations that may arise when notice is given or received including reference to regulatory requirements.

Disabled Workers Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Equality & Disability Region: | Reference: GPE02

Policy converted into new QCS format.

Lone Working Policy and Procedure

Human Resources General Human Resources Region: | Reference: GPG11

Introduction of new policy format.

The policy name has been changed from Working Alone Policy and Procedure to Lone Working Policy and Procedure.

The policy has more clearly recognised the importance of risk assessments prior to the delivery of a service by a lone worker, and has defined the procedure to ensure that appropriate resources are available to promote the health, safety and welfare of lone workers.

Appearance Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Contract of Employment Region: | Reference: GPC05

The policy has been converted to the new policy format. The policy references the Infection Control and Decontamination Policy and Procedure and governs the interaction between the two policies.

Smoking at Work Policy and Procedure

Human Resources General Human Resources Region: | Reference: GPG07

Policy has been converted into new policy format. Policy references relevant legislation and guidance. Policy also makes it clear what is considered smoking and the sanctions for breaching the policy.

Whistleblowing Policy and Procedure

Human Resources General Human Resources Region: | Reference: GPG10

Updated policy into new format. Amended to reflect NHS Whistleblowing Policy and Guidance to Primary Care Providers.