Course Information
The training aims to enhance colleague’s understanding around flexible working opportunities. Understanding of legislation, policy and procedures for colleagues requesting flexible working and for managers to have the confidence and knowledge to support a colleague’s request. All TWSS/ IM colleagues are invited to the session and will be participating in the flexible working pilot trial from March 2025. The process will involve using ESR as a tool to request and record flexible working requests.
Learning Outcomes
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Keeping up with Flexible Working Legislations
(April 2024) and NHS Terms and Conditions
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Understanding flexible working options
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Flexible working case studies
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Pilot project: TWSS/ IM
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ESR The process for colleagues requesting
flexible working
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Additional
resources and support
Part Two: 1 hour (Managers
only)
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Manager’s responsibilities
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ESR process
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Having difficult conversations
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What can be approved
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Reasons for declining flexible working
requests
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Open
discussions about challenges
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Additional
resources and support
Refresher
Target Audience
**Trust Wide Support Services and IM colleagues only**
Band (Suitability)
LD Prospectus Event Category
Continuous Professional Development
Trainer or Facilitator