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Introduction to the Lead Employer Model
- What are the lead employer arrangements? - Doctors
- When were the lead employer arrangements being implemented?
- Why were lead employer arrangements being implemented?
- Where were the lead employer arrangements being implemented?
- Who implemented the lead employer arrangements?
- Who are the lead employers? Who is my lead employer?
- What is a lead employer?
- What is a placement Board?
- How were the lead employer arrangements be implemented?
- What are the lead employer arrangements? - Dentists
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Roles and Responsibilities in the Lead Employer Model
- Who has responsibility for clinical governance?
- What is the role of the BMA?
- Who is my first point of contact should I have any queries?
- Which terms and conditions apply and when?
- Does my previous NHS service count towards continuous employment with my lead employer?
- How will grievances be dealt with during my employment?
- How do I raise concerns?
- How will the lead employer arrangements be quality assured?
- Who is responsible for the delivery of medical education and training under the new arrangements?
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Standard Operating Procedures 2021
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- I have been asked to complete a staff engagement form, but I am unable to see it?
- I have completed my staff engagement and occupational health forms on Turas People. What do I do next?
- One of the items on the pre-employment section grid on Turas People is red. Who should I speak to about this?
- I have recently started a new training programme, but I have not received my contract. Who can I contact about this?
- I have a query relating to the content of my contract. Who should I contact?
- How do I upload documents to People for my pre-employment checks?
- I am trying to complete my forms but don't have an NI number?
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- I have filled in the proof of employment form but the status is still showing as pending?
- I am unable to download my Proof of Employment Letter as the download button is greyed out. Please can you help?
- I have noticed that some of my programme/placement details on Turas are incorrect. How do I amend this?
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Placement Board FAQs
- How can I arrange for another member of staff to get access to Turas People?
- How do I arrange for a member of staff’s access permission to be removed from Turas People & taken off the SuperUser channel?
- How can I arrange access to Turas People for a trainee returning from out of programme (OOP)?
- Where can I find copies of the Turas People user guides?
- I am trying to issue an offer letter for an OOP trainee but the start date appearing is incorrect.
- I am trying to issue a placement detail letter for an OOP trainee and it contains incorrect details. Please can these be amended?
- How do I search for a trainee on Turas People to complete their checks/SEF?
- What is the process when a trainee raises concerns about their contract?
- The placement information for one of our trainees is showing incorrectly on TPM, please can this be amended?
- I do not have access to the roster location I need to complete the payform, what do I do?
- How do I arrange for a new roster code to be set up in Turas People?
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COVID-19 (1)
- Is there information available relating to my employment/contract during this time?
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- Data Protection and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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- COVID-19: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Joint statement on the application of contractual provisions for junior doctors and dentists in Scotland during the Covid-19 pandemic
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FAQs
- Can I carry annual leave across placements?
- How do I advise you of a change of bank details/address?
- I am transferring from an English Trust and my payroll department have advised that the relevant new employment board needs to contact them for a Staff Transfer Certificate.
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In-employment frequently asked questions
- What should I do if I notice that my placement information is missing from Turas or is incorrect?
- What should I do if I notice that my student type is incorrect in Turas?
- I am unable to download my Proof of Employment Letter/ it is showing as pending?
- When will I receive my contract?
- How long will my contract be for?
- Will I be required to attend an induction before I start work?
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- Will I be auto enrolled into a pension?
- What is the impact on my pension when I return to work?
- Where can I find NES policies?
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- What sick leave am I entitled to if I fall ill with Covid-19?
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- NES HR guidance in relation to Covid-19
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Different types of leave
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- Am I entitled to Parental Leave?
- Can I carry over annual leave into the next leave year?
- I am applying for jobs and require time off from work to attend. What are my options to cover my time away?
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Payroll
- Where can I find out about my pay and conditions?
- Which pay scale and increment am I on?
- I have overseas service and/or non-NHS service, will this be reflected in my salary?
- Prior to commencing Specialty Training I held a career grade position. Am I eligible to salary protection?
- Why does NES need a copy of my payslip?
- When do I get paid?
- What happens if I start during a month?
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- How do I advise you of a change to my bank/personal details?
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Tax
- Where do I send my P45 from my previous employer?
- What do the tax codes mean?
- Why has my tax code changed?
- How will you know which tax code to put me on?
- What is a temporary tax code?
- Will I be taxed too much on my temporary tax code?
- I think my tax code is incorrect. What do I do to rectify this?
- Why do I have to contact HMRC?
- What is the NES tax office and tax reference number?
- How will I know my tax code has been changed to D0?
- How do I get a copy of my P60/payslip/P11D?
- Why does my P60 show a figure lower than my annual salary?
- My Tax Code is D0 - why is that?
- How do I know how much I would have received if my tax code was not D0 or 0T?
- How do I log an issue with the payroll team?
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ePayslips
- What is the e-Payslip service?
- Who can access e-Payslips?
- How do I get access to e-Payslips?
- Which staff groups will not be set to receive e-Payslips?
- What’s the benefit of this new ePayslip?
- I do have access to a PC, but can I still get a paper copy of my payslips?
- What happens when I am first opted in for e-Payslips?
- Will I be able to save or print my ePayslip?
- Will my bank, etc., accept an electronic payslip as proof of salary/employment?
- I am employed by NES but am currently based in another Health Board. Can I still access my e-Payslip?
- How secure are e-Payslips?
- Will I be able to access previous e-Payslips?
- Should I save my e-Payslips?
- How will I know when my latest e-Payslip is available?
- Will I get my P60 electronically as well?
- Can I access e-Payslip if I don’t have a NHS email address?
- What happens if I am getting electronic payslips and then go on maternity leave?
- What happens if I am on sick leave?
- What happens if I leave NES?
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Maternity leave
- I have just found out I am pregnant, who do I contact?
- What paperwork do I need to complete?
- How is my maternity leave paid?
- What if I am entitled to payment from two different sources (common for Doctors in Training)?
- What if I want to spread my payments over the maternity period?
- What if I have a period of no pay, what happens to my pension contributions?
- What if I am off sick during the pregnancy?
- Do I accrue annual leave or bank holidays during maternity leave?
- What if I want to do Keeping in Touch days (KIT)
- What if I want to change my return to work date or working hours (WTE)?
- What if I don’t want to return to work?
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- I am an EU/EEA national. What guidance is there for me regarding Brexit?
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Governance
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Educational governance
- What are the key features of the Educational Governance Framework?
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Clinical governance and patient complaints
- What happens with patient complaints during a hospital placement?
- What happens with patient complaints during a GP placement?
- Who is my Responsible Officer for Revalidation and how are recommendations made to the GMC?
- Can I apply for reimbursement of Medical Defence Union costs through NES?
- Who will assist me in case of a claim or GMC hearing? Will it be MDU or NES?
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COVID-19 (1)
- Is there information available relating to my employment/contract during this time?
- Where can I find advice and information as a healthcare professional?
- Where can I find information relating to Medical Education and Training?
- What is the best source of information for members of the public?
- Data Protection and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) and your wellbeing
- Is there guidance for returning to work after being off related to COVID-19?
- Where can I find guidance regarding work that should be undertaken by individuals considered to be at risk of severe COVID-19 illness?
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Interim Guidance to support staff from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Backgrounds
- Where can I find information on quarantine upon entering the UK?
- COVID -19 Vaccination Programme FAQ’s
- Implementation of self-isolation exemptions for Health and Social Care staff
- How frequently should Healthcare Workers be tested for Covid-19?
- How should COVID related absence/leave be processed?
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Whistleblowing
- What is whistleblowing?
- What are the National Whistleblowing Standards?
- Concerns that do not count as whistleblowing
- What do I do if something wrong or dangerous is happening at work?
- How do I whistleblow within my placement board?
- How do I whistleblow within NES?
- What is the Confidential Alert Line number?
- Where can I learn more about whistleblowing?
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HELP New Employee Assistance Programme
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- Can family members use HELP?
- Can family members access counselling?
- How is advice and counselling delivered?
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- What can I expect when I call HELP?
- What further support is available?
- What are the typical areas covered by HELP?
- Is there any specialist support for managers available through HELP?
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Annual leave allowances
- What do the new public holiday arrangements mean for me?
- What do I do if I am working in a GP Practice and they have 10 public holiday days?
- How will I know what the public holidays are in my GP Practice?
- What do I do if I don't have any annual leave or public holiday entitlement remaining to cover a public holiday in my GP Practice?
- Who should I contact if I have any questions regarding the new entitlements?
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GPST contract
- Who is my employer?
- Which terms and conditions apply and when?
- Does my previous NHS service count towards continuous employment with my lead employer?
- What is my job title?
- What is my hospital during hospital placements?
- What is my salary during placements in general practice?
- What is my working pattern during placements in General Practice?
- What is my sick pay entitlement?
- What medical indemnity cover will I have?
- Where can I find out more about travel expenses during placements in general practice?
- How will grievances be dealt with during my employment?
- What are my obligations in relation to confidentiality?
- How do I raise concerns?
- Scottish GP Training Agreement
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Annual leave allowances
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Health and safety
- Where do I find the NES Health and Safety Policy Statement?
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- Where do I find my local health and safety policy and arrangements?
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Risk assessments
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- Will I be covered by personal injury insurance if I am involved in an accident at work?
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Vocational Dental Practitioners (VDPs)
- Consultation 2022
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Information for Trainers
- 1) Annual leave allowances
- 2) Employee Assistance Programme
- 3) Expenses/ Finance
- 4) Family Friendly policies
- 5) Indemnity
- 6) Report an absence
- 7) Occupational Health Referrals
- 8) Patient Complaint Procedure
- 9) Trainee Conduct
- 10) Day 1- what I need to do as a Trainer
- 11) Skilled Worker Visa Guidance
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News
- Medical and Dental Pay Uplift 2024/2025
- Temporary Update to Sickness Absence Self Certification
- HELP, NES’s new employee assistance programme (EAP)
- Update on BMA/MSG agreement on 46 hours rest following a period of night shifts
- Implementation of self-isolation exemptions for Health and Social Care staff
- Quarantine (self-isolation) for NHS Scotland staff returning to the UK
- Covid-19 £500 bonus payment
- Upcoming Health & Social Care Webinar: "Infection Prevention & Control During the Covid-19 Pandemic - Supporting, Valuing and Listening to Health & Social Care Workers"
- Information for Public Health Trainees - Additional Hours Claim Form
- Information for Public Health Trainees - Agenda for Change Pay 2021/22
- Agenda for Change Pay 2021-22 - information for Public Health Trainees
- Coaching and Wellbeing: Supporting Resilience and Morale
- Covid 19 Annual Leave and Public Holidays
- Fraud alert - £500 bonus
- £500 Bonus payments process
- Turas – Email addresses
- NHS Scotland COVID-19 Vaccine Programme
- NHS Scotland Flu vaccine programme
- Gleneagles says thanks to NHS Scotland Staff with free overnight stays
- Interim Guidance for staff from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Backgrounds
- Child Care Vouchers during COVID-19
- COVID-19 Accelerated Recruitment Frequently Asked Questions
- Thank you for your help and support during this difficult time.
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- Staff wellbeing resources during a winter of uncertainty
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- Winter Flu Vaccinations Available
- Pension Automatic Re-enrolment – 1st October 2022
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- VDP UPLIFT ARREARS – EX-EMPLOYEES OF NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND
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