Last updated on January 11th, 2022 at 11:18 am
What is Agile Working?
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for staff to work in a range of different ways.
Our services are no longer concentrated solely within hospitals or on Trust sites, but more than ever encompass staff who work remotely in the community and also those who are temporarily working from home due to Covid-19.
The term ‘Agile Working‘ is used to describe the range of different working practices available across organisational sites, other bases or at home.
Agile working can include:
Homeworking
When an employee occasionally, or for a limited or agreed duration, works from home, but their main base remains onsite.
Remote working
When an employee works from a location other than their main base, or home as defined above.
Agile Working Guidance for Managers
As an employer, it is crucial that the Trust provides appropriate support, including technology, management and communication channels that enable employees to deliver the results and performance required in the most appropriate and effective way, regardless of where or how they work.
The Agile Working Guidance for Managers has been developed by the Human Resources Department to assist in the management of staff with varied working practices.
Supporting documents for managers
Informatics Documents
PERSONAL BROADBAND AND MOBILE DATA ENHANCEMENTS FOR NHS STAFF
Mobile and broadband service providers have agreed to work with the NHS to provide enhancements to identified NHS frontline staff who are existing customers.
These enhancements include the mobile data access, voice calls and text they need on their personal mobiles for work purposes.
This will enable staff to work remotely without concern over extra charges and limitations.
This letter gives details of service provider participants, eligibility criteria and the process for applying for these enhancements.
National Cyber Security Centre Guidance
The NCSC created an infographic with tips for staying safe online, as well as some guidance for managers regarding home working.
