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Question  

Response 

CHC Huddle

How will we access EMIS after TUPE? 

We are working with the ICB to develop an information sharing agreement to enable access to EMIS

CHC Huddle

Where will we be based?

Since the initial measures letter ICB have confirmed  there will be a change of contractual base for staff transferring from Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust to the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB).

Staff will be based at the below address from 1 April 2024:

• Magdalen House, 30 Trinity Rd, Bootle L20 3NJ

The ICB supports agile working and allows staff to work from home (or another ICB base as appropriate) to meet the needs of the business.

To deliver the National Framework for NHS Continuing Health Care and NHS funded nursing care that meet the needs of the population of Cheshire and Merseyside ICB and improves the provision of end to end services, face to face assessments, case management and reviews will be recommenced to enable a patient centred and quality service, unless individuals choose for online assessments as per patient choice.

The ICB has 9 bases across Cheshire and Merseyside so this may afford staff the ability to work agilely closer to home. Bases are as follows:

Liverpool

Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 1AH

Wirral

Marriss House, Hamilton St, Birkenhead CH41 5AL

Knowsley

Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Rd, Huyton, Liverpool L36 6GA

St Helens

Forster House, Forster House, Waterside, St Helens, WA9 1UB

South Sefton

Magdalen House, Trinity Rd, Bootle, Liverpool L20 3NJ

Warrington & Halton

No 1, 920 Lakeside Dr, Centre Park Square, Warrington WA1 1QY

Cheshire (3 sites)

1829 Building, Countess of Chester Health Park, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1HJ

Infinity House, Business Park, Mallard Way, Cheshire, Crewe CW1 6ZQ

New Alderley House, Macclesfield Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3BL 

CHC Huddle

Will we be expected to travel across Merseyside in the new role? 

When you TUPE across you will transfer with your existing terms and conditions.

CHC Huddle

My job description does not reflect what I do 

Mersey Care will not make any changes to current job descriptions prior to the TUPE.

Your new employer will be able to advise you if they have any plans to harmonise the JDs after the TUPE transfer.

CHC TUPE Inbox

We will be x2 Band 7 Full Time Vacant Posts when we go over to the ICB (one of which is the Team Leader Post) when will these posts be filled?

Vacancy information has now been shared with ICB as part of the Employee Liability Information and they will inform you as soon as possible on their intentions around vacant posts.

CHC TUPE Inbox

Will our working day still commence at 8am?

Staff will transfer across on their existing contractual working arrangements and working patterns have been shared with ICB as part of the Employee Liability Information.

ICB would consult with you if there were to be any changes to working patterns following transfer.

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Will we still wear uniform when we go out to complete CHC assessments?

 The ICB do not have uniforms and their dress policy is smart work wear. Non branded unform items can be worn following transfer but any items with a  Mersey Care logo must not be used from 1 April 2024.

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How will ICB be aware of existing annual leave for new leave year?

Any pre-booked leave already authorised for the annual leave year 2024 to 2025 will be shared with ICB so they are aware.

CHC TUPE Inbox

Will staff receive 1-1 prior to transfer?

1-1s have been offered to all staff as part of the consultation process. If you wish to have a 1-1 please email chc.tupe@merseycare.nhs.uk

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Will mileage pay remain the same?

Travel expenses will be paid in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions.

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How will Mersey Care pay staff as not employed end of April 24?

You will be paid for hours worked up to 31 March 24 as usual on 26 March 24.

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Will core hours remain the same?

Staff will transfer across on their existing contractual working arrangements and working patterns have been shared with ICB as part of the Employee Liability Information.

ICB would consult with you if there were to be any changes   to working patterns following transfer.

The ICB has adopted a hybrid working pattern where staff are able to work from home for part of the working week (if they so wish and are able to conduct their duties in this way) and, in agreement with their manager, will be required to attend their base for a minimum period each week.

CHC TUPE Inbox

Will staff be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays?

Staff will transfer across on their existing contractual working arrangements and working patterns have been shared with ICB as part of the Employee Liability Information.

ICB would consult with you if there were to be any changes   to working patterns following transfer.

The ICB has adopted a hybrid working pattern where staff are able to work from home for part of the working week (if they so wish and are able to conduct their duties in this way) and, in agreement with their manager, will be required to attend their base for a minimum period each week.

Any changes to working hours would

CHC TUPE Inbox

Will staff have access to Occupational Health team/ staff counselling/physiotherapy support.

The ICB Occupational Health provider is Optima. An Employee Assistance Programme will also be available this is called ‘Care First’ and is also provided by Optima.

CHC TUPE Inbox

Do staff uniforms need to be returned to Mersey Care prior to 1 April.

All Mersey Care uniforms will need to be returned to V7.

CHC TUPE Inbox

Will my job title change?

Staff will transfer across on their existing job title.

ICB would consult with you if there are any changes to job titles.

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Will my current job role change? Currently we complete CHC assessments will we now also be expected to undertake commissioning roles/PHBs/Duty etc

There will not be any immediate changes, however roles may change under the management of change process.  Any changes will be supported by training.

CHC TUPE Inbox

How do I request annual leave?

The ICB uses ESR to manage annual leave. Its really easy and there are step by step instructions available

CHC TUPE Inbox

How do I view my off duty and make requests?

In the same way as you do now

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If I’m sick on the 01/04/2024 who do I contact?

Lynne Gibson, HR Business Partner – lynne.gibson5@nhs.net

CHC TUPE Inbox

How do I claim mileage?

The ICB uses Easy to manage travel claims and there are step by step instructions available

CHC TUPE Inbox

The Team cover Liverpool/Sefton/Southport. Will caseload/area/commute change?

Not immediately however, there may be opportunities to change team as part of the management of change programme which will commence once all staff have transferred to the ICB.

CHC TUPE Inbox

Will we join MLCSU to form 1 large team?

As part of management of change and a planned organisational development programme all teams will eventually be aligned.

CHC TUPE Inbox

Will team be required to undertake same roles as MLCSU & include Duty Nurse & PHB role?

There will not be any immediate changes, however roles may change under the management of change process.  Any changes will be supported by training.

CHC TUPE Inbox

Who will be Line Manager for CHC team as Team Leader leaves March 24?

The TUPE lists have now been received and for staff that are transferring without their existing line manager, alternative line management arrangements will be put in place.

CHC TUPE Inbox

Will staff have access to IT support in ICB?

Yes, the ICB has an IT team

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What mandatory training is provided by ICB – any E-Learning/face to face?

There are a number of statutory and mandatory modules built into ESR which staff are required to complete.

Any additional training will be considered on a case by case basis.

MCFT staff will also receive training on the ADAM system which will be the electronic patient record and case management system for AACC in Sefton and Liverpool.  

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Is there access to Learning & development support?

Yes the ICB has a learning and development policy

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Will ICB provide printers/ notes pads/ stationary?

There are printers etc on all sites. However, to support the green agenda we ask that any printing is kept to an absolute minimum.

Stationery is also available.

CHC TUPE Inbox

Will staff have access to computers in office if any issues with Laptops?

If there are any issues with laptops the IT team can provide support to rectify them

CHC TUPE Inbox

Are there enough desks for all staff if all staff were to work on site.

Magdalen house has enough desks for all staff from both MCFT and MLCSU.  These desks also have computer desk tops and screens, with connections to printers.  There are storage and filing facilities also available.

CHC TUPE Inbox

What are the list of bases I can work agilely for the ICB?

The list of offices that staff can work from has been shared.

However, we actively encourage staff to use their base for team meetings, 1:1s, appraisals etc. and to mix with and get to know other ICB staff

CHC TUPE Inbox

How do I request a flexible working pattern.

The ICB has a flexible working policy which staff will be able to access on the Hub (the ICB intranet) and includes the process.

CHC TUPE Inbox

How do I book unpaid leave

A request for unpaid leave would be considered by the line manager and Head of Service and a decision will be based on the amount of leave requested, the dates, workloads etc. based on the needs of the business.

CHC TUPE Inbox

Can I carry over annual leave.

Only in exceptional circumstance if you have not had the opportunity to take your leave during the year e.g. due to maternity leave.  The ICB expects that staff take their leave throughout the year to support their health and wellbeing and have breaks from work.

CHC TUPE Inbox

What is smart work wear?

When representing the ICB at meetings, visiting clients etc, smart work wear is what you would wear to the office or to a meeting.  The ICB does not have a dress code policy as we recognise that how we work has changed over recent years and staff are able to be a little more relaxed in what they wear when working from home.   We expect staff to take a pragmatic approach to their work, including what they wear, and do not want to be overly prescriptive as we trust our staff to behave and dress appropriately. 

CHC TUPE Inbox

Will the ICB provide uniforms?

The ICB does not provide uniforms as our staff do not provide hands on clinical care.