Managing Attendance Policy - Halton and St Helens PCT

All notes and paperwork in relation to sickness absence reviews are retained bythemselves, in accordance with Data Protection principles, until completion of thereview at which point they will be forwarded to Human Resources to be held centrally They undertake all actions within given timescales, except where circumstance doesnot permit this All information is treated with confidentiality Fit Notes and self-certificates are copied for locally held personal files and theoriginals sent through to Pay and Staff Services at Whiston Hospital Inform the Health and Safety Department of any absences due to an injury or diseaseat work, completing a RIDDOR form as appropriate Attendance is improved through a positive attitude and management of each case Guidance from Human Resources, Health and Safety and Occupational Health will besought in line with processEmployee ResponsibilitiesEmployees will:Follow the correct procedures for notification of sickness absence for every period ofabsenceEnsure their sick notes are sent to their Line Manager promptlyMaintain contact with their Line Manager or nominated person throughout the periodof absenceUndertake treatment as guided by their Medical PractitionerAttend Occupational Health Reviews identified as appropriateRefrain from activities that will delay their return to workParticipate in rehabilitation programmes and modification to duties as advised by theirLine Manager/Occupational HealthInform their Line Manager or an appropriate person promptly if problems occur whichimpact on their physical or mental well-being in workMaintain appropriate ‘Professional Registration whilst off sick. Failure to maintainregistration may result in a down grade in line with the ‘Professional Registration’policy and may affect sick payHuman Resources ResponsibilitiesHuman Resources will: Maintain a neutral response in advising and supporting both staff and Line Managersin the application of procedures Undertake all actions within the given timescales, except where circumstance doesnot permit this Work with Line Managers to ensure the sickness management process is appliedfairly and consistentlyPage 6 of 31