Reason for leaving
It is important for managers completing a leaver's termination form to select the correct reason why the member of staff is leaving.
Understanding why staff leave the Trust helps to identify any patterns or trends. This enables the Trust to make changes to the working environment for the benefit of all staff.
The following guidance outlines the key reasons for staff leaving and details why each option should be selected when completing a termination form. If the exact reason the member of staff is leaving is not listed, please select the option that is the closest match.
End of fixed term contract
| Reason for leaving | Includes leaving due to |
|---|---|
| Completing training scheme | Completing an apprenticeship or other training contract with the Trust (e.g. doctors in training) |
| End of work requirement | Completing a designated work project |
Voluntary resignation
| Reason for leaving | Includes leaving due to |
|---|---|
| Adult dependents * | Caring for adult dependents |
| Child dependents * | Caring for children |
| Health * | Personal ill health that results in the staff member deciding to leave their role |
| Better reward package | Moving to a similar role with better rewards (i.e. higher salary, pension or annual leave) |
| Incompatible working relationships | Breakdown of working relationships between a manager or colleagues |
| Lack of opportunities | Shortage of opportunities for development or promotion within their area of work |
| Promotion | Moving to a higher band or more senior role |
| Relocation | Moving house to another part of the country or leaving the UK |
| Undertaking further education or training | Starting a university/college course or training programme outside of the Trust |
| Work/life balance * | Work no longer being compatible with their personal life and other commitments |
| Retirement age | The employee reaching pensionable age and choosing to retire |
| Other/not known | Do not use this option as it does not provide the required information to make UHB a better workplace |
* Managers should ensure that flexible working has been offered to the member of staff if this is their reason for leaving the Trust.
Retirement
| Reason for leaving | Includes leaving due to |
|---|---|
| Voluntary early – actuarial reduction | Retiring early which affects pension benefits |
| Voluntary early – no actuarial reduction | Retiring early which does not affect pension benefits |
| Flexi retirement | The employee retiring but returning to the Trust |
Dismissal
Dismissal options should only be selected after consultation with HR.
| Reason for leaving | Includes leaving due to |
|---|---|
| Conduct | Dismissal under the disciplinary procedure |
| Capability | Dismissal under the sickness absence or performance procedures |
| Other substantial reason | Dismissal as a result of a formal process |
Redundancy
Redundancy options should only be selected after consultation with HR.
| Reason for leaving | Includes leaving due to |
|---|---|
| Compulsory | Employee being made redundant |
| Voluntary | Employee choosing to take voluntary redundancy |
Other
| Reason for leaving | Includes leaving due to |
|---|---|
| Bank staff | Minimum work requirement not fulfilled (UHB+ use only) |
| Honorary contract ending | An honorary contract has expired or the individual has left |
| Death in service | An employee sadly passing away whilst still in employment at UHB |