Notice periods
The notice period for a member of staff leaving the Trust will be outlined in their contract of employment and depends on their band and employment history.
A rough guide for notice periods is as follows:
Started role before April 2014
| Staff type | Notice period |
|---|---|
| Band 1 – 6 | One month |
| Band 7 – 9 | Three months |
| SMP | As per contract |
| Medical | As per contract |
Started role after April 2014
| Staff type | Notice period |
|---|---|
| Band 1 – 4 | One month |
| Band 5 – 6 | Two months |
| Band 7 – 9 | Three months |
| SMP | As per contract |
| Medical | As per contract |
Can notice periods be shortened?
Members of staff may request to shorten their notice period.
Consideration of whether a notice period can be shortened is made at a managerial level and should take into consideration:
- Handover period and the impact of the role being vacant
- Circumstances around the reason for resignation
- Impact on service delivery