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The Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019 came into effect on 1 April 2024. The intent of the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act isn’t a new concept. It builds on existing legislation, policy, local practice and guiding principles (see below those detailed in the Act) to ensure safe staffing and to protect the wellbeing of staff. The Guiding Principles as specified in the Act are: Staffing for health care and care services is to be arranged while: The Act applies to ALL clinical staff & senior leads within ALL healthcare professions e.g. nursing & midwifery, AHP, medical, dental,… >>>

Reduction in working week – Agenda For Change staff As previously advised the reduced working week (RWW) for Agenda for Change (AfC) staff will reduce to 37 hours for full-time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff from 1 April 2024.  Full details can be found via NHS Circular PCS(AFC)2024/2, which also contains Frequently Asked Questions: Reduction in the working week for Agenda for Change staff in NHS Scotland A local programme board is currently being established that will oversee the full implementation of the reduced working week to ensure compliance with the national agreement.  A detailed transition plan setting out… >>>

This website was set up to improve access for NHS Lanarkshire’s Substantive staff and Bank Workers to HR information. The NHS Lanarkshire Homepage already has a dedicated page covering Recruitment for anyone interested in working for NHS Lanarkshire, and a page with all of our Human Resources Policies, so we will send you back to the Homepage if that is the best place to find what you are looking for. What is already available What comes next This website is the cornerstone of HR’s Digital Strategy for 2024/25 and we are looking forward to its development over the coming year.… >>>