Employer Responsibilites.

Excess travel expenses and reimbursement of relocation expenses

are the responsibility of the employing NHS Trusts, and the exact arrangements and entitlements can vary between hospitals. Therefore trainees are strongly encouraged to discuss eligibility with the relevant Trust prior to taking up an appointment, and when making claims.

Personal Sickness Record

In the case of absence due to sickness for three days or more a self certification form must be sent within the first 7 days of absence to the Medical Personnel Department in your employing trust.

Trainees unable to attend placements due to sickness should inform their location supervisor at the earliest opportunity with an estimated length of absence. In the case of absence due to sickness for more than 7 consecutive days a Doctors Certificate must be sent to the Medical Personnel Department in your employing trust.