Reporting sickness during Unity go-live

September 20, 2019

Many colleagues across the Trust will be working irregular shift patterns during Unity go-live (Saturday 21 September – Tuesday 8 October).

With this mind, a dedicated sickness reporting number has been set up. Should you need to call in a sick between 6am – 10pm please call 07890 525 271.

This line will be staffed between these hours however should you need to call in sick outside of this time period, please send a text message reporting your sickness to this number. If a text message is sent, you will be then called back from 6am when the staffed telephone service returns.

Note: Colleagues should call in at least 3 hours before their shift is about to start (for morning shifts, the night before if possible) should they have to call in sick in order to give the manager sufficient notice so they can still cover the shift.

Line managers will still be responsible for recording sickness absence, carrying out return to work interviews and any onward referrals to occupational health.