Agile working and generic agile working zones

December 13, 2024

Following a recent agile working update from our Chief Executive, Richard Beeken, we’re reminding colleagues of the information provided and about the generic agile working zones.

After discussions between the Trust executives, the agreed new guidance is as follows:

1. Clinical MDT agile zones will be created on level 6,7 and 9.
2. Three distinct agile zones agreed – clinical zones, generic zones and named zones.

A space utilisation group is being set up:

• To effectively manage and optimise space across all sites.
• It will address agile working concerns collaboratively.
• Terms of Reference and membership to be finalised soon.

There will be space for clinical colleagues:

• Day rooms for resident doctors, nurse specialists and AHPs at ward entrances.
• Ward manager office locations to be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

We’ll have space for non-clinical teams:

• These areas will be primarily based within our City and Sandwell health campuses.

Equipment:

• Grab bags with dictation hardware and noise-cancelling headphones will be available.
• Equipment needs will be assessed for specific roles.

Confidential booths:

• Need for additional booths to be reviewed in the post 100 day period.

Onsite visits:

• Key services will have site visits in December to discuss bespoke needs.

Generic agile working zones

To support our move to agile working we have some generic agile working areas set up for colleagues to access.

These agile zones in the areas below at Midland Met:

• Level 3 – Optispace room number 03.ADM305
• Level 4 – Optispace room number 04.ADM418
• Level 5 – Optispace room number 05.ADM502