Retirement and Long Service Recognition 1 - West London Mental ...

to draw a pension is not the only option. Further details are contained in theTrust’s Work Life Options Scheme.13. RE-EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT13.1 Some members of staff may wish to return to work after age retirement. Suchemployees can be considered for any temporary or permanent positionsavailable. Employees may also wish to register their availability to work on abank basis and there is a separate process for this.13.2 Staff who wish to return to work after taking their pension will be issued with afixed term contract which clearly sets out their new terms and conditions ofemployment and confirms that this period of employment should not beconsidered as a continuation of their previous employment.13.3 Members of staff who have retired on grounds of ill health will not normally beoffered re employment. Advice should be sought from the Director of HumanResources who will consult with the Pensions Agency.13.4 Staff who have been given compensation retirement (redundancy) will notnormally be offered re employment. However, the Trust accepts that althoughposts might have become redundant and no long term alternative employmenthas been identified, the post holders may have expertise to offer which might beused on a time limited basis for a specific purpose. This type of arrangementmight occasionally be used as an alternative to the employment of an externalconsultant and could be more cost effective for the organisation. These caseswill be exceptional and advice must always be sought from the Director ofHuman Resources.14. RECOGNITION OF LONG SERVICE14.1 The Trust recognises the contribution made by individual staff of all professionsand occupations towards meeting the objectives of the organisation.14.2 To this end, long serving staff will receive recognition on retirement or when theyleave the Trust by means of a personal letter from the Chairman and a gift asfollows:After 10 years Trust service*After 20 + years Trust service£50.00 vouchers of their choice£100.00 vouchers of their choice14.3 In addition to the above, all long serving retirees will receive a Trust funded buffetlunch if they so wish.(for the purposes of this policy Trust service means services with WLMHT or anyof its predecessor bodies, including Local Authorities it works in partnership with)West London Mental Health NHS Trust________________________________________________________Policy R7 Date of Issue: September 2006May be disclosed to patients9