• During the rota period, you are entitled to 1/3rd of your total year leave allowance (that is typically 10 days) PLUS all the number of bank holidays during that period (regardless of working or not during the B/H)

• Can be taken on any shift, which does NOT include premium time work. 

• Cannot be taken on shifts, involving premium hours, e.g. any weekend shifts, bank holiday shifts, night shifts and twilight shifts.

• First come - first served

• 6 weeks' notice is expected

• Annual leave is granted ONLY AFTER the rota file is updated accordingly. It is YOUR responsibility to check if your name has been taken OFF from the shift.

• Study leave can be taken for the following activities only:

  • Courses if mandatory part of the curriculum

  • Conferences only if presenting

  • Exam and up to 5 days of self study prior to exam day

• Exceptionally, study leave might be granted - based on service provision needs - for other activities:

  • Courses, relevant but not mandatory

  • Taster week (part or full)

• Study leave can be taken on any shift except Weekends, Bank Holidays and Night shifts.

• In lieu study leave can be given (based on service needs) for activities fallen onto zero shift days. The in lieu day must be the following  Wednesday day shift. 

SEE THE STUDY LEAVE REQUEST PROCESS

• Do not come to work if you are unwell, but follow the processes to ensure that your duties are taken over appropriately

• Call the Consultant on the Shop Floor immediately (Bleep 791) to ensure a cover will be arranged as soon as possible.

• Call GoodShape to report the absence  24/7 on 0345-456-5730

• After returning from Sick Leave, you must report to your Supervisor for an RTW Interview (Return to Work) 

• When you have 3 or more episodes of absences within 6 months, a formal action process will be initiated according to the Trust policy for "Managing Sickness Absence".