Policy News - 13 July 2023

The following policies have recently been ratified by the Trust’s Policy Committee.   Please take the time to review those which may be relevant to your role.  

Travel and Subsistence Expenses Policy

The purpose of this policy is to set out in relation to travel, subsistence and related expenses, the basis on which these will be reimbursed and recommended best practice to ensure value for money.  Payment of travel and subsistence expenses will be subject to HMRC rules.

Rates of reimbursement and the conditions related to these are set out in Sections 17 and 18 of the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook | NHS Employers.

Transitioning at Work and Gender Diversity Policy

This policy was developed to ensure all processes, including recruitment, are free from discrimination with regards to gender diversity. The policy sets out the ways we will ensure that Trans and Non-Binary members of staff are supported before and during their employment within the Trust.

It makes clear the expectations on managers to support Trans colleagues who are transitioning at work and provides guidance on how to do so. The policy includes a support plan that can be completed by managers when supporting a member of staff who wishes to change their gender.

The policy also outlines the responsibilities of all members of staff to create an environment within the Trust which is inclusive and free of prejudice. The policy provides examples of discrimination and prejudice based on gender identity to educate employees about bullying, harassment and violence and to ensure the Trust investigates all claims of bullying, harassment and discrimination that are made.