NHS Kernow Clinical Commissioning Group (NHS Kernow) recognises it has a duty to protect the safety and well-being of all colleagues including those who deal with clients and service users in difficult and potentially confrontational situations.

This policy provides a framework for consistent and fair practice on the issues to be considered when developing agile working arrangements. The policy also signposts managers and colleagues to other relevant policies that should be considered when making decisions about new ways of working.

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that NHS Kernow meets its obligations to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of its employees and people using its services, to prevent and reduce the incidence of alcohol and substance related problems in the work place and to reduce the potential for NHS Kernow resources to be used by employees for gambling purposes.The policy also aims to give managers a framework within which to deal constructively and sensitively with employees who are experiencing alcohol, and/or substance abuse or gambling problems.

Annual leave should enable colleagues to take time away from work and provide an opportunity to relax and take a break from the working environment.

NHS Kernow recognises that apprenticeships are an integral part of our wider workforce plans. The aim of this policy is to improve access to and take up of a wide range of apprenticeships for new and existing colleagues.

This policy and procedure has been developed to ensure a fair, systematic and consistent approach is taken when a colleague's behaviour or action is in breach of workplace rules or falls short of the expected standards.

This policy and procedure will apply to all new colleagues, volunteers and existing colleagues moving within the organisation, regardless of the contract type such as substantive, fixed term, honorary, preceptee, secondment, and those returning from flexible retirement.

To communicate NHS Kernow's position on flexible working requests and to recognise the benefits of allowing colleagues to balance their work and home life, where possible and in line with the needs of the organisation

The purposes of this policy are to explain the nature of a grievance, so that colleagues understand the circumstances in which the grievance procedure should be used and to confirm NHS Kernow's approach towards grievances.

Based on the principles of partnership working, we aim to ensure that job matching, and evaluation continues to be managed in a fair, objective and consistent manner in accordance with the national NHS job evaluation scheme. It is recognised that there may be a desire to recognise high levels of work output and commitment. However, the principles for reviewing job descriptions are based on an objective job matching assessment of what is actually required of the role and not an individual's capability. There are many ways in which your capability and development can be supported and advice on this can be sought from the people and organisational development (POD) team.

Notification of Change of address or bank details.

Revalidation is the process that allows nurses, midwives and nurse associates to maintain their registration with the nursing midwifery council, (NMC). All nurses, midwives and nurse associates need to meet a range of requirements designed to demonstrate how the registrant practices to the standards which are outlined in the NMC Code of Practice. Revalidation is required every 3 years in order for nurses to maintain their registration and continue to practise as a nurse.

The purpose of this document is to set out the approach to the management of organisational change and the procedure that must be followed when implementing change that may involve contractual changes.

NHS Kernow is committed to the principles of partnership working and staff involvement and trade union membership.

NHS Kernow seeks to create a culture where colleagues work to their full potential, achieve their objectives and are up to date with all their mandatory training.

NHS Kernow Clinical Commissioning Group (NHS Kernow) is dedicated to providing a high-quality service through merit based, robust recruitment and selection of colleagues and through effectively managing and developing them to sustainable levels of sound performance.

This policy provides guidance and information in relation to the provisions that may be available to employees who need to change their place of residence in order to take up an appointment with the Organisation. Relocationexpenses will normally be available for new employees who are required to move to be within a reasonable travelling distance or their place of work. The Policy specifiedbelow will normally apply but may be varied in exceptional circumstances to meet relevant individual circumstances, with authorisation from the HR Manager.

NHS Kernow is keen to support colleagues who wish to look at their retirement with a flexible approach. This policy details the options available for colleagues to consider in retirement.

NHS Kernow Clinical Commissioning Group (NHS Kernow) recognises that in some instance's colleagues take on employment with other organisations. NHS Kernow believes that it is acceptable for colleagues to hold other contracts, providing they do not interfere with their duties within NHS Kernow.Secondary employment is any additional work a colleague undertakes, or is planning to undertake, for another employer or work they may undertake as a self-employed person or as the partner of a self-employed person. Secondary employment also covers any additional employment within NHS Kernow which is over and above a colleague's contracted hours (this includes any bank and zero hours work).

We recognise our responsibilities that all of our colleagues are adequately and properly trained so that we can ensure they are all able to do their jobs well and to the required standard. This policy outlines the key points on statutory and mandatory training and to set out the responsibilities of all parties. It provides clear guidance and advice to colleagues and line managers to ensure that everyone is supported in their learning and development to achieve both personal and organisation objectives.

This policy and its associated documents are designed to ensure that all line managers approach sickness absence and colleagues wellbeing in a fair, supportive and consistent way, taking account of individual circumstances.

NHS Kernow Clinical Commissioning Group (NHS Kernow) strives to support all colleagues to fulfil their duties at work. From time to time, colleagues may need to request time off from work that would not be considered as annual leave but would not be certified as sickness absence. This policy seeks to strike a balance between service delivery requirement and the needs for colleagues to have time off.

This policy sets out requirements on the completion and reimbursement of travel and subsistence expenses claims. The policy applies to all colleagues of NHS Kernow who are required to travel during the course of their duties.

NHS Kernow Clinical Commissioning Group (NHS Kernow) recognises the important role volunteers play in the organisation. Volunteering enhances the service we provide and has benefits for patients, colleagues, and the wider community. Volunteers can add value to and complement the work of our colleagues. We know that volunteers give their time for many reasons. Some are members of the community who wish to give something back; others are former staff who have expertise they want to share. For others, it is the first step into a career in health and social care. We want to make sure that we treat volunteers fairly and consistently, and that they receive a high-quality level of support.The minimum age for volunteering is 16 years there is no upper age limit provided the volunteer can fulfil the duties of the role.

Speaking up about any concern at work is important. In fact, it's vital because it will help NHS Kernow Clinical Commissioning Group to keep improving services for patients and the working environment for colleagues.