Flexible working options
There are different types of formal and informal flexible working arrangements. For more details, please refer to NHS Flexible Working Framework for more examples.
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Illustration taken from: NHSE Flexible working visual - March 24.pdf (nhsemployers.org)
Keeping up to date with the new UK legislations from April 2024
- From 6 April 2024, colleagues will be able to request flexibility from day one in a new job. (In addition, in NHS Terms and Conditions of Service handbook, regardless of the reason for the request)
- Employers will have to respond to requests within two months (down from three months)
- Employees can make two statutory requests for flexible working in any 12-month period (this was one previously). However in the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service handbook, it states that: Colleagues will be able to make flexible working requests without a limit on the number of requests in any 12-month period) , therefore our policy will replicate this.
- Colleagues will no longer have to explain to their employer how flexible working requests might work - this is now upon the employer to figure this out
- If a flexible working is rejected, the employer must explain the reasons behind their decision (previously could deny without explanation)
Source: https://www.cipd.org/uk/views-and-insights/thought-leadership/cipd-voice/new-employment-legislation/
Our Flexible Working Policy (HR03) now reflects the legislation changes set above.