nhsscotland workforce attendance policy return to work discussion form for more information about the return to work discussion please see
NHSScotland Workforce Attendance Policy
Return to work discussion form
For more information about the return to work discussion please see
Managers Guide1.
Return to Work Discussion
Fields highlighted in yellow are mandatory in eESS
Name
Date of return to work discussion
Absence Start Date
Absence End Date
Date back on shift/roster
Did this absence last 7 or more calendar days?
Yes
No
If lasted more than 7 calendar days was the required certification
received
Yes
No
Reason for Absence
Work related
Not work related
Discussed and agreed supportive action
If a medical certificate was provided are there any
adjustments recommended?
Yes
No
Please detail recommendations discussed and/or any adjustments
agreed.( Please state if no agreement reached and reasons why)
Referral to OHS agreed, if appropriate
Yes
No
Referral to other forms of support (please specify)
Have absence reporting/certification procedures been followed?
Yes
No
If no, why were procedures not followed?
Has the employee reached a trigger point?
Yes
No
Summary of other outcomes of discussion
Any other relevant information?
Employee Signature
Manager Signature
Date Completed
All Return to Work discussions will be recorded on the appropriate
information system e.g. eESS Manager Self Service
References
1 Attendance Policy : guide for managers
https://workforce.nhs.scot/supporting-documents/guides/attendance-policy-guide-for-managers/
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