Frequently Asked Questions

At Risk of Redundancy - Suffolk NHS Staff

 

 

 

 

Q I have been notified I am at risk. What does this mean?

A It means the job you are in is either changing or disappearing

 

Q So am I redundant?

A No, not at this time

 

Q So what happens now?

A This process is dealt with by what is called the “Change Management Policy”. This deals with alternative employment which is sought for you

 

Q Do I have to accept the alternative offered?

A Not if this is not suitable to you but do ask a UNISON rep for advice on this before speaking to managers

 

Q What if the alternative job is a lower grade or the total earnings are lower than my job at the moment?

A UNISON is currently negotiating a new policy on this but until that time, the position is: if the band for the new job is lower, then you get 2 years protection of pay. For example, you are band 5 and the new job is band 4, you will get 2 years still being paid as band 5. If because of weekend/evening work you would have earned more in your old job then you will be entitled to a minimum of 6 months protection of the old earnings*

 

Q What if I take a new job and it doesn’t suit me?

A You are entitled to a 4 week trail in the new job and if it doesn’t work out you can return to your old job and the hunt for a new alternative starts again

 

Q What if an alternative can't be found?

A If all attempts to find you an alternative job have failed you will be in a redundancy situation

 

Q How much notice period that I am being made redundant will I get?

A This is covered by employment law and you are entitled to 1 weeks notice per year of service up to a maximum of 12 weeks. Example if you have 6 years service you get 6 weeks notice, if you have 19 years service you get 12 weeks notice

 

Q How much redundancy pay will I get?

A This depends on a number of factors including age lengths of service etc but you need to speak to your UNISON rep for individual advice on this. NHS redundancy payments + NHS redundancy payments update

 

Q Can I have my pension paid if I am made redundant?

A Yes you can providing you are over 50 years of age, but again speak to your UNISON rep for further individual advice