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37-hour working week – Briefing No 4 25 September 2024 IMPORTANT UPDATE AGENDA FOR CHANGE: REDUCTION IN THE WORKING WEEK BRIEFING NO.4 25/9/24 CALCULATION OF HOURS FOR PART-TIME STAFF ONLY PCS(AFC)2024/2 Reduction in the working week for Agenda for Change Staff circular was updated on 24 September 2024 following agreement of the 2024-25 pay settlement.  It has been agreed that from 1 October 2024 (30 September 2024 for weekly paid staff), when the uplift will appear in salaries, NHS Scotland systems (i.e. Payroll, SSTS and eESS) will be updated so that part-time staff’s weekly working time will reflect the correct… >>>

Update:Following the communication issued on 27/08/2024 regarding a data breach affecting the provider of our SMS text messaging service, we can confirm investigations have been concluded. We have been advised that no NHS Scotland data was compromised in the breach and there is no risk to your mobile number. We have been made aware today, 27/08/2024, by RLDatix of a security incident which involves the text messages sent to Bank Staff.  Communications has been issued to all users who are at risk of being exposed. We have been advised that there is a risk that your mobile number may be… >>>

IMPORTANT UPDATE – ACTION REQUIRED AGENDA FOR CHANGE: REDUCTION IN THE WORKING WEEK BRIEFING NO.3 22/8/24 CALCULATION OF HOURS FOR PART TIME STAFF ONLY – INTERIM APPROACH The calculation of hours for part time staff was causing confusion and a view that staff were not receiving the correct pro rata reduction. The Scottish Terms and Conditions Committee (STAC) have reviewed this and have now issued further guidance on how the hours for part time staff should be calculated.  Annex E of PCS(AFC)2024/2 provides the details of the new interim arrangements. Prior to implementation, it was recognised that there could be… >>>

Read the latest Briefing (published 25/09/24) NHS LANARKSHIRE FAQs REDUCED WORKING WEEK (RWW) FROM 1 APRIL 2024 These frequently asked questions (FAQs) have been developed locally to support the national FAQs, which are detailed below for ease.  Updated Version 5 – 8 August 2024 – Additions to National FAQs Q28-30. Q1: How do you calculate reduced working hours for part-time staff?Updated following publication of updated circular PCS(AFC)2024/2 on 30 July 2024  The calculation of hours for part time staff was causing confusion and a view that staff were not receiving the correct pro rata reduction. The Scottish Terms and Conditions… >>>

Reduction in working week – agenda for change staff – Briefing No.2 Further to the communications issued on 27 March 2024, see below key points in accordance with NHS Circular PCS(AFC)2024/2 Reduction in the working week for Agenda for Change staff in NHS Scotland. To support the reduction in working hours, ePayroll, SSTS and eESS have been updated from 1 April with the new full-time hours and pro-rata part-time hours. Where the reduction in the working week can be safely implemented managers should do so.  Managers will need to: For areas that are currently unable to reduce the working week… >>>