How does the NHS KSF relate to trainees (i.e. those covered by Annex U in the Terms and Conditions Handbook)?
The NHS KSF relates to all employees covered by the Agenda for Change agreement, whether they are in some form of recognised training programme or not. As the KSF is about individuals developing and applying their knowledge and skills at work, it is as, if not more, important to trainees than any other member of staff. We understand that some regulated healthcare professionals jump up two pay points during the preceptorship year and only get to the Foundation Gateway at the second incremental point. Which regulated healthcare professions does this apply to? This provision has been widely been regarded as meaning that all new entrant staff to Band 5 have the right to move up two pay points in the first twelve months – otherwise it could not be defended on equal pay grounds. These provisions only affect new entrants onto Band 5. So there is no list of professional groups affected.
The NHS KSF relates to all employees covered by the Agenda for Change agreement, whether they are in some form of recognised training programme or not. As the KSF is about individuals developing and applying their knowledge and skills at work, it is as, if not more, important to trainees than any other member of staff. We understand that some regulated healthcare professionals jump up two pay points during the preceptorship year and only get to the Foundation Gateway at the second incremental point. Which regulated healthcare professions does this apply to? This provision has been widely been regarded as meaning that all new entrant staff to Band 5 have the right to move up two pay points in the first twelve months – otherwise it could not be defended on equal pay grounds. These provisions only affect new entrants onto Band 5. So there is no list of professional groups affected.
Related Questions
- When will all the Agenda for Change documentation (eg. the Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook) be made available to NHS organisations?
- How does the NHS KSF relate to trainees (i.e. those covered by Annex U in the Terms and Conditions Handbook)?
- Can the terms and conditions covered in the statement or a contract of employment be changed?
