Information on Payroll contacts and deadlines can be found on the LCH Intranet.

• Pay explainer for doctors in training

Exception reports should be submitted for the reasons such as:

• Working over, or under your scheduled hours, for example, starting early, leaving late
• Rest breaks not taken
• Missed educational opportunities, for example, not allowed to leave to attend mandatory training
• Though this list is not exhaustive and individual judgement is required. Exception reports should be emailed to nagashree.nallapeta@nhs.net

The service is to support staff concerns about patient safety or care in our trust. This service will support whistleblowing and support staff concerns about patient care without going down the formal path of whistleblowing.

There are now Race Equality Network (REN) and Freedom to Speak Up Champions.

For further details please contact John Walsh on lch.freedomtospeakup@nhs.net.

You can access our list of REN and FTSU champions.

SuppoRTT Programme overview: What is it and what does it include?

The programme is available to all trainees who are absent for a period of three months or more, regardless of the reason. Those who are absent for a shorter period may also access support.

As returning trainees are a diverse group, SuppoRTT aims to provide a bespoke, individualised package for each returning trainee, rather than a single ‘one size fits all’ approach. The SuppoRTT programme consists of:

• a structured and systematic process for planning absence, maintaining contact whilst out and planning for your return.
• a menu of SuppoRTT courses that can be built into an individualised return-to-training package.
• funding to support CPD activities and a supernumerary period dependent on the trainees’ individual needs.

We understand that returning to training after a period of absence can impact your clinical skills and confidence, however, you are not on your own! HEE and your school are here to support and guide you through this process. You just need to ask.

You can find further information on SuppoRTT from their webpage. Access their SuppoRTT Newsletter which is updated regularly with new courses, resources and contacts, and see their course catalogue for further details on all of the available SuppoRTT courses.

If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact the SuppoRTT team, via email at england.supportt.yh@nhs.net.

A range of support and guidance is available from Health Assured, who are an external company, commissioned to provide support for any member of LCH staff.

The EAP is designed to help you deal with any personal or professional problems which could be impacting on your general health and well-being.

The offer includes a Listening service, self-help guides, top tips and counselling sessions (6 sessions free).

Available 24/7, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Free 24 hour confidential helpline with BACP accredited counsellors, call on 0800 030 5182

For more information please visit the trust intranet.

The trust has a number of networks for staff to join:

• The Race Equality Network are a welcoming group of LCH employees who have a shared common purpose, to work with the trust to eliminate discrimination, create supportive working environments, whilst also encouraging better understanding of the needs of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) individuals within LCH and the community.
• The Staff Network is open to all permanent and temporary LCH employees who identify as coming from another ethnic or racial background other than White British. Engagement is also welcomed from other LCH employees who are committed to the aims of our network.
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• LGBTQIA+ Staff Network: For LGBTQIA+ colleagues. Join the network by emailing lch.inclusion@nhs.net and be the voice that support the successes of the NHS Rainbow Badge initiative.
• Disability, Neurodiversity and Long-Term Conditions Staff Network, e-mail lcht.DNLTC@nhs.net to join
• Men’s Wellbeing Forum happens every fortnight. Drop an email to stevekeyes@nhs.net for an MST invite.
• Health and Wellbeing Engagement Group run by Ann Hobson, Assistant Director of Workforce, annhobson@nhs.net
• Employee Assistance Programme, is a 24 hour helpline delivered by our partners, Health Assured, to support you through any of life’s issues or problems: Free and confidential helpline: 0800 030 5182.

Requesting study leave

• Check date(s) with clinical supervisor and hub admin lead, on call shifts will need to be swapped if appropriate.
• Complete study leave request form from the Deanery
• Ask hub lead to sign study leave request from under the section for rota co-ordinator.
• Send completed form to hub admin lead
• Once approved by supervisor and hub admin lead, upload the request onto e-roster (Log in (allocate-cloud.com) ) and include in the notes that the leave has been approved.

Requesting study associated expenses

• Complete the study leave request in Accent leave manager.
• Send the approved study leave form to Medical Education team along with associated expenses receipts following the date of the completed study.

NHS England Yorkshire and Humber offers a free coaching service for doctors and dentists currently in training in Yorkshire and the Humber.

Coaching is time for you to think. Your coach won’t judge you or give you advice. This means it is ok to talk about anything that you feel gets in the way of you doing your best at work. You can really think things through in a way that is different to talking things over with a friend, partner, TPD or educational supervisor, all people who tend to have another agenda for you. Your coach will support you, and challenge you, if necessary, to help you reach a conclusion that is helpful and meaningful to you.

You can have up to six sessions of free coaching with a coach. It tends to work best if you have all your sessions within a 6-month window: this isn’t a hard and fast rule, we just notice that people get more out of coaching if they commit to it, rather than let it drift.

Further information for both trainees, senior educators and trainers is available on the coaching webpage.