Now I've done with academic questions, some thoughts on contractual
issues...
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ncri.nhs.uk>, John PASKINS <[log in to unmask]> writes
>Nothing for on-call, nothing for prospective
>cover, clinical or admin.
...so do nothing!
The new contract was meant to reward and recognise the extra work done
by Consultants. Nothing recognised, so provide the same!
If the DoH (with BMA acquiescence) wants to reduce you all to clock-
watching "employees" rather than career "professionals", then use it.
Clock your hours and attach the appropriate price, don't do it for free.
The EWTD should be your salvation, linked to real job planning. That
means more than just "the DoH wants targets delivered, therefore you
work shifts!". If the taxpayer wants you there at 3am to improve his/her
quality of life, they must compensate you appropriately for the loss of
yours!
John Chambers' reminder of how things could be is timely. I understand
things work differently down under but, damn - look at those staffing
ratios to provide 24 hr consultant cover! And that in a department that
sees only 20% more than mine does, where it's considered inefficient to
provide a medical presence of ANY grade the full 24 hours, much less
specialists. Anyone know what % of GDP they pay for health down under?
Work of all forms for your employer should be paid for, and if necessary
granted compensatory rest for. These are not mutually exclusive!
Goat
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