Withdrawal of COVID-19 terms and conditions
Visit the news section to find out more.
HR question?
For all of the most up to date contact details for the HR team click here.
Absence reporting (and returning)
You should report directly to your line manager for any sickness and COVID related absences such as self-isolation. Managers should report COVID related absence to: HomeSwabbing
This proforma will help you prepare the information that is needed.
Secure and Specialist LD Division (ward and rehabilitation staff from Ashworth Hospital, staff at Rowan View, Auden Unit and Rathbone Low Secure Unit) should call the Clinical Support Office on 0151 471 2422.
Medical colleagues have a separate reporting system via the medical staffing manager.
Please report:
- carers leave (time off for dependents)
- bereavement leave
- self-isolation for COVID-19
- any absence
- returning to work so that the absence can be closed.
Occupational Health
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Occupational Health 01925 664 010 or OccupationalHealth
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Switch House is OccupationalHealth
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Hollins Park for Mid Mersey Division is OccHealth
@merseycare.nhs.uk Referral forms can be found here: Occupational health and wellbeing :: YourSpace Mersey Care
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Staff Support 0151 330 8103 or staffsupportservices
@merseycare.nhs.uk
Annual leave, international travel and quarantine
Government website.
Declaration of gifts and donations
Please remember that you should not approach anyone for donations, all donations or offers of support should be channelled through Nicola
NHS England have guidance on conflicts of interest that arise.
Some staff are more likely than others to have a decision-making influence on the use of taxpayers’ money, because of the requirements of their role. These people are referred to as ‘decision making staff’ and it is mandatory for these staff to make a declaration, or nil declaration, each financial year.
However, all staff who hold a conflict of interest, have a responsibility to make a declaration if they have one and continue to make a declaration each year for as long as there is a known conflict.
As from 1 April 2023, all interests are to be declared via ESR. All decision making staff will be made aware of their responsibility by notification via ESR.
Further guidance can be found YourSpace.
All interests should be declared within 28 days.
If you have any questions please email: declarations
Enhanced safety, health and wellbeing review
Mersey Care has been supporting colleagues to undertake a risk assessment for vulnerable people, and / or an Enhanced Safety Assessment. To find out more follow this link.
Education and training arrangements
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Learning and Development Team: QueriesLearningandDevelopment
Induction programmes
All induction training for new starters remains unaffected with a blended approach of eLearning and face to face training, ensuring safety measures are always in place. Arrangements will be constantly reviewed in line with existing business continuity plans and further communications issued as and when there are changes.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email: Queries LearningandDevelopment@merseycare.nhs.uk
Mandatory training
If you have any concerns, please discuss them with your manager and do not undertake any practices that you do not feel competent to perform. Any colleague who may have special requirements, or returning from long term sickness or maternity leave, who feel they may need face to face training please contact:
- For mental health services: querieslearninganddevelopment
@merseycare.nhs.uk - For community services: learning
.development @merseycare.nhs.uk
The Trust recognises the extreme pressures that staff are experiencing.
The majority of mandatory training can be completed online via e-learning and all staff, where possible, should be encouraged and supported to maintain their compliance as this remains a key Trust performance target. More detailed information is available in the online prospectus.
Phone calls from Trust phones
Please remember that calls from Trust phones may sometimes show as ‘withheld number’. This includes calls from Occupational Health, HR or other teams who may be trying to contact you. If you are expecting a call, please answer the phone, or listen to your voicemail if you have a missed call.
Safe distancing
Please remind staff, service users, patients and visitors to maintain safe social distances. By continuing to maintain safe distancing between people, we can all help to reduce the transmission of COVID-19.
If you’re in any doubt, please speak to your manager or if you have any questions contact: InfectionControl@merseycare.nhs.uk or call 0151 295 3036.
Guidance for those previously shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable
This governant guidance is for people in England who have been identified as clinically extremely vulnerable in relation to COVID-19.
Supporting our most vulnerable people (risk assessment)
Guidance for the risk assessment can be found here. (this link takes you to SOPs and Guidance can be found under 'G')
FAQs on arrangements for professionals are available on the Liverpool City Council website, to help you understand the new arrangements and support patients. You can direct patients to their local authority website for more information.