Guidance

Secondment Policy

Clear advice, support and guidance to managers and employees regarding their role(s) in managing the secondment approval process.

26 July 2021

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The aims and objectives of the policy are:

  • To provide clear advice, support and guidance to managers and employees regarding their role(s) in managing the secondment approval process and the subsequent management of processes related to the said secondment.
  • To provide a cost effective, fair and equitable method of providing employees with work experience and development opportunities outside of their normal area of work and/or the NHS organisation whilst ensuring that the short to medium term staffing needs for service provision are in place.
  • The policy should be read in conjunction with the Organisational Change Policy, where appropriate.