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1 Document title: Absence Management Policy CCG document ref: Author / originator: Staffordshire and Lancashire CSU HR Team Date of approval: 23 October 2013 Approving committee: Audit Committee Responsible director: Director of Governance and Involvement Category: HR Sub category: - Date policy is due for review: Target audience: June 2016 All CCG staff (ABSENCE MANAGEMENT POLICY)
2 ABSENCE MANAGEMENT POLICY Policy Folder & Policy Number: Policies for Consultation - 1 Version: 4 Ratified by: Audit Committee Date ratified: 23 October 2013 Name of originator/author: Name of responsible committee/individual: Date issued: November 2013 Review date: June 2016 Date of first issue: 4 June 2013 Target audience: Staffordshire and Lancashire CSU HR Team Audit Committee / Director of Governance and Involvement CCG Employees
3 CONTENTS 1. Policy statement 1 2. Who is covered? 1 3. Disabilities and pregnancy related illness 1 4. Occupational health 2 5. Sickness absence reporting procedure 2 6. Self-certification and medical certification 3 7. Unauthorised absence 4 8. Sick pay 4 9. Stress related illness and terminal illness Return to work discussions Returning to work from long term sickness Absence meetings procedure Right to be accompanied at meetings Sickness absence triggers Stage 1: First formal sickness absence meeting Stage 2: Further sickness absence meeting Stage 3: Final sickness absence meeting Appeals Monitoring and review 10 Appendix 1 Equality analysis initial assessment 11 Appendix 2 Return to Work Discussions 12 Appendix 3 Self Certification Form 13
4 1. POLICY STATEMENT 1.1 The NHS Health & Well-being Improvement Framework, 2011, and the Boorman Review, 2009, set out the case for investing in health and wellbeing and supporting staff through any periods of ill health. They suggest that a key indicator of organisational performance is the level of health and wellbeing of the workforce. 1.2 This Absence Policy sets out the procedure for reporting sickness absence and the support that employees can expect when they are unwell to ensure the management of sickness absence in a fair and consistent way. 1.3 Sickness absence can vary from short intermittent periods of ill-health to a continuous period of long-term absence and can have a number of different causes. This policy aims to ensure the reasons for sickness absence are fully understood in each case to support an employee to return to work. 1.4 This policy does not form part of any employee's contract of employment and may be amended with consultation. 2. WHO IS COVERED BY THE POLICY? 2.1 This procedure applies to all employees within the Clinical Commissioning Groups including employees on temporary or fixed term contracts. 2.2 This policy does not apply to contractors or self-employed. 3. DISABILITIES AND PREGNANCY RELATED ILLNESSES 3.1 Sickness absence may be related to pregnancy or result from a disability. At each stage of the sickness absence meetings procedure (set out in paragraphs of this policy), particular consideration will be given to reasonable adjustments to support the employee at work and/or assist a return to work. 3.2 Where an individual has a disability or is pregnant they will be treated with additional sensitivity and sickness absence triggers will not be applied if inappropriate. 1
5 4. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 4.1 The role of the Occupational Health Service is to: Provide support to employees who are suffering ill health Provide an independent medical opinion on the reason for absence and the health of an employee Indicate the likely length of continued absence and anticipated date of return to work Assess the effect of an illness on an employee s ability to do the job and reasonable adjustments that could be made Advise on the potential for recurrence of the illness Engage in case conferences where necessary 4.2 An employee may be referred to the Occupational Health department at any point during their employment and must comply with this request. The report produced by Occupational Health following a referral will be discussed with the employee. 4.3 An Occupational Health referral must be made and report received prior to moving to final formal stage in this process in order to inform that process. 5. SICKNESS ABSENCE REPORTING PROCEDURE 5.1 Sickness at work a. If an employee is taken ill or injured while at work, arrangements will be made for them to be accompanied home or receive medical treatment if necessary. b. If an absence is due to a work related accident, incident, disease or dangerous occurrence, an accident/incident report should be completed as appropriate by the employee and manager and consideration may be given to Temporary Injury Allowance. 5.2 Reporting procedure 2
6 If you cannot attend work because you are ill or injured you should telephone your line manager as soon as possible in conjunction with locally agreed procedures. The following details should be provided: (a) (b) (c) (d) The nature of your illness or injury The expected length of your absence from work Contact details and arrangements for the period of absence Any outstanding or urgent work that requires attention 5.3 Managers should ensure that: (a) (b) Any sickness absence that is notified to them is recorded confidentially Arrangements are made, where necessary, to cover work and to inform colleagues and clients of the absence while maintaining confidentiality 5.4 You should expect to be contacted on the first day of your absence by your line manager who will provide advice and help where appropriate to facilitate your recovery. You will be asked for your expected return date and your manager will make regular contact with you as discussed and agreed. 5.5 If you are ill or injured during a period of pre-arranged annual leave it is permissible to treat the days of incapacity as sickness absence instead of annual leave, subject to you providing a medical certificate which covers the full period of sickness at your own expense. It is only on receipt of a valid medical certificate for the full period of incapacity that you will receive payment of occupational sick pay. This arrangement does not apply to bank holidays. 6. SELF CERTIFICATION AND MEDICAL CERTIFICATION 6.1 For sickness absence of any period of up to seven calendar days you must complete a self-certification form which is available from your line manager, Appendix 3. For absence of more than seven calendar days you must obtain a certificate from your doctor (a "Statement of Fitness for Work") stating that you are not fit for work and the reason why. This should be forwarded to your line manager as soon as possible. 6.2 If your doctor provides a certificate stating that you "may be fit for work" you should discuss with your line manager so that any support that may be needed to facilitate your return to work, taking account of your doctor's advice, can be put in place. This may take place at a return to 3
7 work interview (see paragraph 10) or during a sickness absence review meeting. 7. UNAUTHORISED ABSENCE 7.1 Absence that has not been notified according to the sickness absence reporting procedure will be treated as unauthorised absence. 7.2 If you do not report for work and have not telephoned your line manager to explain the reason for your absence, your line manager will try to contact you, by telephone and in writing if necessary to ensure your welfare. 7.3 Cases of unauthorised absence may warrant suspension of pay and/or be dealt with under our Disciplinary Procedure. 8. SICK PAY 8.1 Details of the sick pay that an employee is entitled to will be in line with Agenda for Change NHS Terms and Conditions of Service or NHS Terms and Conditions for Medical and Dental staff, whichever is applicable. 8.2 Sick pay will not normally be paid in the following circumstances; Where the absence is caused by an accident due to active participation in sport as a profession Where contributory negligence is proved in a court of law e.g. where an employee has been driving under the influence of alcohol Where following an accident damages are received from a third party in respect of a loss of earnings Where a member of staff fails to adhere to the terms of the sickness absence policy Where the absence is found not to be due to sickness of the employee receiving sick pay Where an employee chooses to undergo treatment where there is no medical or clinical necessity (e.g. cosmetic surgery) 4
8 9. STRESS RELATED ILLNESS AND TERMINAL ILLNESS 9.1 Managers have a duty to protect employees as far as reasonably practicable from risks to health at work including mental health. If an employee is absent due to a stress related illness managers should aim to intervene early and refer to Occupational Health as soon as possible and undertake a risk assessment prior to any return to work. 9.2 There are special provisions for employees who are members of the NHS pension scheme and are suffering from a terminal illness designed to make the process as comfortable as possible in these difficult times. Advice should be sought from the HR team as soon as possible. 10. RETURN-TO-WORK DISCUSSIONS 10.1 If you have been absent due to sickness, after every period of absence a return-to-work interview will take place with your line manager to understand the details of your absence and identify any support that is required, Appendix 2. Your manager will document the detail of this meeting in a file note, and provide you with a copy of the note At the return to work interview your manager will advise if you are at risk of triggering the formal sickness absence triggers as set out in paragraph 14. Once the Sickness Absence Triggers are met, the formal sickness absence process will be followed Where your doctor has provided a certificate stating that you "may be fit for work" a return-to-work interview will take place to discuss any additional measures that may be needed to facilitate your return to work, taking your doctor's advice into account. 11. RETURNING TO WORK FROM LONG-TERM SICKNESS ABSENCE 11.1 The CCG is committed to helping employees return to work from longterm sickness absence through maintaining regular contact and by: (a) (b) (c) (d) Obtaining medical advice to identify support required Making reasonable adjustments to the workplace, working practices and working hours Considering redeployment; and/or Agreeing a return to work programme that recognises the nature of the illness and supports an employee to return to work 5
9 11.2 If you are unable to return to work from long-term sickness absence and where you are a member of the NHS Pension Scheme, we will discuss how we can support any application for ill-health early retirement or any temporary/permanent injury allowance. The decision as to whether you are entitled to these benefits is taken by the NHS Pensions Agency. 12. ABSENCE MEETINGS PROCEDURE 12.1 We will apply this procedure when: (a) (b) Sickness absence triggers have been reached; and/or A matter has been discussed in a return to work interview that requires further discussion 12.2 The CCG will give you 7 days written notice of the date, time and place of a sickness absence meeting The meeting will be conducted by your line manager and employees may wish to be accompanied at this meeting (see paragraph 13) You must take all reasonable steps to attend a meeting. Failure to do so without good reason may be treated as misconduct. If you or your representative are unable to attend you should immediately inform your line manager who will seek to agree an alternative time A meeting may be adjourned if your line manager is awaiting receipt of information, needs to gather any further information or give consideration to matters discussed at a previous meeting. You will be given a reasonable opportunity to consider any new information obtained before the meeting is reconvened Confirmation of any decision made at a meeting, the reasons for it, and of the right of appeal if applicable will be given to you in writing within 7 days of a sickness absence meeting or as soon as is practicable. 13. RIGHT TO BE ACCOMPANIED AT MEETINGS 13.1 You have the right to bring a representative to any meeting or appeal meeting under this procedure Your representative may be a trade union representative, colleague or friend not acting in a legal capacity. 6
10 13.3 If your representative cannot make the meeting, you should propose an alternative time and date which is within 5 days following the date of the original meeting. An alternative representative will be required in cases of repeated unavailability. 14. SICKNESS ABSENCE TRIGGERS 14.1 The following periods of sickness absence in a rolling 12 month period will trigger the formal sickness absence procedure as set out below: Any period of absence amounting to 15 working days or more; or Four individual episodes of sickness If a pattern of absence is identified which is of concern, e.g. absence following days off or days when an individual is due to work on specific tasks (Pro rata for part time staff) 15. STAGE 1: FIRST FORMAL SICKNESS ABSENCE MEETING 15.1 Stage 1 will be applied where the sickness absence triggers as set out in 14.1 have been met. Sickness absence is not a disciplinary matter, although in managing sickness absence, employees may progress through a series of formal stages. These stages are to support the individual to achieve an acceptable level of attendance and to inform them of the potential consequences of further periods of sickness absence so that the process is open and transparent The Stage 1 meeting is a supportive process to discuss the reasons for absence and support an employee to be attend work. The meeting will follow the procedure set out in paragraphs 12 and 13 on the arrangements for and right to be accompanied at sickness absence meetings The purposes of a first sickness absence meeting include: Discussing the reasons for absence Determining how long the absence is likely to last and any support that can be identified to facilitate a return to work Determining the likelihood of further absences Considering medical advice whether there is an underlying medical condition Considering support to improve your health and/or attendance 7
11 Agreeing a way forward which can include alternative duties, action that will be taken and a time-scale for review and/or a further meeting under the sickness absence procedure 15.4 Details of the meeting and any agreed outcomes will be confirmed in writing to you and a copy will be held on your personal file Managers must continually monitor absence and, if there is a further period of sickness absence which triggers the sickness absence policy, progress will be made to Stage STAGE 2: FURTHER SICKNESS ABSENCE MEETING 16.1 If further periods of absence trigger the policy as set out in 14 above, a Stage 2 review will be conducted. Sickness absence is not a disciplinary matter, although in managing sickness absence, employees may progress through a series of formal stages. These stages are to support the individual to achieve an acceptable level of attendance and to inform them of the potential consequences of further periods of sickness absence so that the process is open and transparent Arrangements for meetings under the second stage of the sickness absence procedure will follow the procedure set out in paragraphs 12 and 13 on the arrangements for and right to be accompanied at sickness absence meetings The purposes of further meeting(s) may include: Discussing the reasons for and impact of your on-going absence(s) Determining how long the absence is likely to last and any support that can be identified to facilitate a return to work Where you have been absent on a number of occasions, discussing the likelihood of further absences Considering medical advice and whether further advice is required Considering any adjustments that can reasonably be made to your job to facilitate a return to work Considering possible redeployment opportunities and whether any adjustments can reasonably be made to assist in redeploying you 8
12 Where you are able to return from long-term sick leave, whether to your job or a redeployed job, agreeing a return to work programme Agreeing a way forward, the action that will be taken and a time-scale for review, and/or whether further meeting(s) is required. This may, depending on steps we have already taken, include advising you that dismissal on the grounds of ill health may be an approaching option 16.4 Details of the meeting and any agreed outcomes will be confirmed in writing to you and a copy will be held on your personal file. One outcome of the review meeting may be advised that a failure to improve your attendance may result in progression to Stage Managers will continue to monitor your absence and if you trigger the policy again, you will be required to attend a Stage 3 meeting. 17 STAGE 3: FINAL SICKNESS ABSENCE MEETING 17.1 Where sickness absence continues we will invite you to a meeting under the third stage of the sickness absence procedure. Arrangements for this meeting will follow the procedure set out in paragraphs 12 and 13 on the arrangements for and right to be accompanied at sickness absence meetings. Sickness absence is not a disciplinary matter, although in managing sickness absence, employees may progress through a series of formal stages. These stages are to support the individual to achieve an acceptable level of attendance and to inform them of the potential consequences of further periods of sickness absence so that the process is open and transparent The purposes of the meeting will be: To review the meetings that have taken place and matters discussed with you To consider any further matters that you wish to raise To consider whether there is a reasonable likelihood of you achieving the desired level of attendance in a reasonable time To explore whether there are any alternatives to termination of your employment on the grounds of ill health 17.3 If notice of termination is issued, it will be subject to notice or payment in lieu of notice. 9
13 18. APPEALS 18.1 You have a right of appeal in accordance with a decision to dismiss An appeal should be made in writing, stating the full grounds of appeal, to the CCG Accountable Officer within 7 days of the date on which the decision was sent to you Following a written appeal a hearing will be take place and the original decision may be confirmed, revoked or replaced with a different decision. The final decision will be confirmed in writing, if possible within 7 days of the appeal meeting. There will be no further right of appeal The date that any dismissal takes effect will not be delayed pending the outcome of an appeal. However, if the appeal is successful, the decision to dismiss will be revoked with no loss of continuity or pay. 19. MONITORING AND REVIEW OF THE POLICY 19.1 This policy is reviewed by in consultation with recognised trade union representatives. Recommendations for any amendments to this policy from managers, employees and staff side colleagues should be discussed with the senior management team to feed into the review process This policy will be monitored to ensure that it remains relevant and recognises best practice and case law. 10
14 Appendix 1 Equality analysis initial assessment Title of the change proposal or policy: Absence Management Brief description of the proposal: To ensure that the policy meets the needs of a small employer, is legally compliant, complies with Agenda for Change and takes account of best practice Name(s) and role(s) of staff completing this assessment: Katie Kidd, HR Business Partner, Staffordshire and Lancashire CSU Date of assessment: 23 rd May 2013 Please answer the following questions in relation to the proposed change: Will it affect employees, customers, and/or the public? Please state which. Yes, it will affect all CCG employees Is it a major change affecting how a service or policy is delivered or accessed? No Will it have an effect on how other organisations operate in terms of equality? No If you conclude that there will not be a detrimental impact on any equality group, caused by the proposed change, please state how you have reached that conclusion: From an assessment of this policy and consideration of employees with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 there is no anticipated detrimental impact on any equality group. The policy recognises that sickness linked to a disability or pregnancy will be managed separately. The policy makes all reasonable provision to ensure equity of access for all staff. There are no statements or conditions within this policy or requirements of this policy that disadvantage any particular group of people with a protected characteristic. 11
15 Appendix 2 Return to work conversations Return to Work conversations should be conducted on each occasion that an individual returns from sickness absence, in a private place, within 2 days of a return to work. According to circumstances, the nature of the discussion may include: Whether the individual is fit to return to work The nature of the ill health Whether the sickness absence is related to a disability Whether the sickness absence is related to an on-going health matter The likelihood of any recurrence Whether support from the Occupational Health Department or any other support (e.g. staff counselling) may be appropriate A review of the attendance record of the individual to establish whether their ill health has met sickness triggers to apply the formal process within this policy 12
16 Appendix 3 SICKNESS ABSENCE - SELF CERTIFICATE FORM To be completed by the employee for all periods of sickness absence from 1 7 consecutive calendar days. In addition, a GP medical certificate is required for any sickness absence lasting 8 consecutive calendar days or more. Full details of sickness and absence reporting and verification are contained in the CCG Absence Management Policy. To be completed by the employee in BLOCK CAPITALS: Surname: Title: (Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms or other): First Name(s): Date of birth: Payroll number: Department: Location: Reason for sickness absence please give brief details: What date did your sickness begin? What date did your sickness end? (This may not be a normal working day) (Leave blank if not yet known) What date did you last work before your sickness began?: What time did you finish work on that day?: Was your sickness caused by an accident at work or industrial disease? Yes: No: I declare that the information given is true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if I have given a false declaration I can lose sick pay benefits and disciplinary action may be taken: Signed: Date Please ensure the EASY system is correctly coded, retain the original self certificate form on the employee s personal file and that a return to work interview has taken place 13
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