Supervision Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Performance & Discipline Region: | Reference: GPP08

Policy reviewed and converted to the new QCS format.

Gender Pay Reporting Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Equality & Disability Region: | Reference: GPE08

This policy has been reviewed and updated to clarify wording and definitions – e.g. the information that needs to be reported and the definition of “employee”.

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.

Recruitment Pack – Recruitment Specification

Human Resources Recruitment, Induction and Training Region: | Reference: GPR04

This policy has been updated to include reference to the 9 protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.