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RFL Group Policies

Key RFL Group Policies

While RFLPS as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Royal Free London Group are ultimately governed by the group policies there are some subtle differences in the application which are detailed in the WOS process flows including:

  • Absence Management
  • Annual leave
  • Appeals
  • Change management
  • Discipline and suspension
  • Employment break
  • Flexible Working
  • Grievances
  • Probation

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RFLPS Handbook

RFLPS being a private company do not follow the NHS Terms and Conditions of service called Agenda for Change (AfC) instead we have our own agreed pay system and terms of employment detailed in our RFLPS Handbook which is updated regularly and issued to all RFLPS employees and new joiners.

There are a number of group policies that govern the way that RFLPS operate. These are linked below:

Health and Safety Policy

Risk Management Policy

Slips Trips and Falls Prevention and Management Policy

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Policy

Manual Handling Policy

Lone Working Policy

Fire Safety Policy

Electrical HV and LV Systems Safety Policy

Pressure Systems Safety Policy

Medical Gas Safety Policy

Lift Safety Policy

Mechanical Ventilation Systems Safety Policy

Gas Safety Policy

Asbestos Safety Policy

Water Safety Policy

Ionising Radiation Safety Policy

Non-Ionising Radiation Safety Policy

Infection Prevention and Control Policy

Handling of Healthcare Waste Policy

Decontamination of Reusable Medical Devices Policy

Counter Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Policy

Information Governance Framework

Information Governance Policy

IT Acceptable Use Policy

Digital Services Password Protection Policy

Mobile Device Management Policy

Freedom of Information Act Policy

Media and Social Media Policy

Information Security Policy

Mandatory and Statutory Training Policy

Patient Privacy & Dignity Policy

Recruitment and Selection Policy

Study Leave and Funding Policy

Disclosure and Barring Service Policy

Induction Policy

Annual Leave Policy

Confidentiality Policy

Dress Code and Uniform Policy

Grievance Policy and Procedure

Domestic Violence and Abuse Policy

Bullying and Harassment Policy and Procedure

Temporary Workers Policy and Procedures

Equality Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Expenses Policy and Procedure

Disciplinary Policy and Procedure

Performance and Capability Management Policy and Procedure

Conflicts of Interest Policy

Managing Attendance and Sickness Absence Policy & Procedure

Disability Policy

Special Leave Policy and Procedure

Speaking Up Policy and Procedure (Incorporating Whistleblowing / Raising Concerns policy and procedure)

Staff Wellbeing and Managing Stress Policy

Smoke Free Policy and Procedure

Security Policy

Violence and Aggression Policy