Sickness Absence Policy

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Written by Assistant Director of Workforce

It is acknowledged that the majority of staff will have some sickness absence during their working lives whether through illness or injury. It is in the Trust’s interest to support employees who are unwell. Occupational Health and Health & Safety Services exist to both reduce risks to staff and assist rehabilitation. The Trust recognises that failure to manage sickness absence appropriately will result in a loss of productivity; increased staffing costs in covering absences and reduced morale.

This document lays out Ashford and St. Peter’s Hospitals NHS Trust’s policy on managing sickness absence in line with Agenda for Change terms and conditions or other NHS terms and conditions of service. The policy meets the legislative requirements set out in the Employment Act 2002 and the Equality Act 2010.

This policy forms part of Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Trust’s (ASPH) commitment to create a positive culture of respect for all individuals including staff, patients, their families and carers as well as community partners. The Trust’s values (the ‘4Ps’) and Staff Pledge are integral to all aspects of day-to-day life in the organisation and underpin the application of all our employment policies and procedures.

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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 26 April 2011 09:38 )

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