Trust Board Febuary 2010 - Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals

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expectation that there would be areas of work in progress to address any areas
requiring attention, such as achievement of compliance with the Core Standard
concerning mandatory training, yet she would check at which point the
declaration is expected to represent.
It was agreed that the QRP should be shared with the Board and any changes be
highlighted as and when appropriate.
Mr Cash asked whether, given the cost of the registration, this represented good
value for money. Miss Dhami reiterated her support for the process, highlighting that
it was positive that registration focussed on outcomes. Mr Cash was further advised
that it was not an option for trusts to apply for registration, if they wished to continue
operating.
ACTION:
ACTION:
AGREEMENT:
Miss Dhami to determine at which point the declaration to the CQC
represented – the present, or the expected position as at 1 April 2010
Miss Dhami to circulate the Quality and Risk Profile to Board members
Subject to clarification as to which period the declaration to the CQC
represented, the Trust Board approved the declaration of
compliance for CQC registration
9 Agenda for Change contract of employment
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Mrs Barnett advised that a number of changes to the standard Agenda for Change
contract had been made to reflect infection control and safeguarding guidelines,
together with legislative changes in respect of retirement and criminal convictions.
Mr Trotman enquired as to the reason for not replacing existing staff contracts with
the amended version. He was advised that the Trust is unable to impose any
changes to terms and conditions without consultation and negotiation. Miss Whalley
added that there was additionally a small number of staff employed on a Whitley
Council contract. Miss Overfield advised that the requirements around infection
control and safeguarding had already been added to existing contracts. Dr Sahota
asked whether the new contracts were consistent with the new equality bill in terms
of age discrimination. He was advised that this was the case. Mr Kirby noted that
the term ‘NHS Executive’ was obsolete. Mrs Barnett agreed to amend this to
‘employment charter’.
Mr Cash asked whether there were any staff that do not complete a CRB
application. He was advised that there are very few staff undertaking roles where
this is not required.
AGREEMENT:
Subject to minor amendment, the Trust Board approved the revised
Agenda for Change employment contract
10 Trust Board reporting cycle
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Mr Grainger-Payne presented the annual cycle of business for the Trust Board,
highlighting that it largely followed the format of the 2009 reporting cycle.
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