NHS rebanding

thebullsback

Hi simple question .I hear my partners NHS trust are looking into "Re-banding" some of there staff.
Is this legal and if so .....how ?

LittleVoice

thebullsback wrote: »

Hi simple question .I hear my partners NHS trust are looking into "Re-banding" some of there staff.
Is this legal and if so .....how ?

Is your partner in Unison or another TU? If so, ask them.

What would be illegal about reassessing where staff fit in the hierarchy? How would it not be legal?

thebullsback

At the start of the giant Con entitled " Agenda for change " all staff were judged and evaluated by panels and there Banding decided.Now its seems ok when Trusts want to save money to simply Re Band Staff.

Southend1

You never know, this might benefit you. Make sure your union is aware and involved in the consultation. In the mean time keep a note and evidence of everything you do that isn't in your job description and ensure this is available to the role analysts at the time they review your banding.

Shoey1610

Yes, it is legal and it is happening a lot.

Working for the NHS is a lot like working for Darth Vader at the moment:

'I have altered the deal. Pray I don't alter it any further.'

thebullsback

Thing is the unions ( Allegedly)in my humble opinion or part of the problem as THEY are the ones accepting and ratifying policy's on there members behalf without the wider membership been aware what is going on .

Southend1

thebullsback wrote: »

Thing is the unions ( Allegedly)in my humble opinion or part of the problem as THEY are the ones accepting and ratifying policy's on there members behalf without the wider membership been aware what is going on .

Unions are democratic organisations and for most people the face of their union is their shop steward who is a volunteer and an employee just like you. If you aren't happy with the way your union is dealing with something, get involved! Volunteer as a workplace contact or stand for election as shop steward. If that's too much for you, then why not ask your rep to organise a regular workplace meeting to discuss issues like this? Your union is there to represent YOU, and if they aren't aware you are dissatisfied then how can they help?

thebullsback

Southend1 ........I don't work for the NHS.

Southend1

thebullsback wrote: »

Southend1 ........I don't work for the NHS.

Partner then. Sorry, late and wine!

pauletruth

then if your partner is down banded then make sure they don't continue doing the same job. they can't have it both ways.

thebullsback

Thats fine Southy