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The BMA Employment Advisory Service (EAS), led by Jane Jenkins in Bristol, is designed to support healthcare professionals who are employers. With increasing queries related to employment, the EAS provides tailored advice, legal support, and practical guidance on various HR issues including recruitment, contracts, performance management, and more. This service is available to any member who employs staff, including GPs and nurses, helping them navigate the complexities of employment law and best practices in a medical context.
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BMA EMPLOYER ADVISORY SERVICE (EAS) Jane Jenkins Employment Adviser South West Centre - Bristol
What is the EAS? • A service that specialises in providing advice, guidance and support to members who have employer related queries • Specifically focuses on the needs of those members who are employers of staff
Why was it introduced? • The number of calls to the BMA from members with employer related queries is significantly increasing • Changing environment – members becoming more business focused • Need for specialised, tailored advice particular to that members business whether that be a GP Practice or private employer
Who can use this service? • Any member who is an employer of staff whether these be salaried GP’s, nurses, administrative staff etc. • Any member who may have a query with a fellow Partner
What are the benefits of the EAS? • Dedicated team of Advisers • Specialised focus from employer/business perspective • Legal support from expert solicitors in the event of legal action (subject to merits assessment) • Support the Practice Manager/Office Manager on day to day basis in dealing with employee relations issues • Local seminars on employment issues for members or their Practice Managers
How is the BMA different to other Service Providers? • Employment Advisers have specialised knowledge of the medical profession and the issues which you face • Knowledge of local issues • Understand General Practice and GP contracts • Established links with the SHA, LMC, PCT, LNC etc.
Advice and Guidance • Adviser can assist with employment queries on a wide variety of issues including:- • Recruitment and Selection • Issuing Contracts and Terms and Conditions of Employment • Performance Management • Dealing with Short Term/Long Term Sickness Absence • Handling Disciplinary and Grievances
Advice and Guidance cont. • Dismissal • Redundancy • HR Policies and Procedures • Best Practice • Discrimination • Employment Law • Local employment seminars – employment law, managing performance
Other Business Support Services • BMA Partnership Agreement Drafting Services – comprehensive drafting service, review and updates at competitive rates • BMA Business Support – Advice on Business Planning, Bidding and Tendering for Services, Business Seminars, Networking • BMA Employment Law – expert legal advice and support to LMC’s at preferential rates
The Future of the EAS • Attend local Practice Manager meetings as a source of advice and support • Offer additional support at LMC’s • Local seminars on employment issues which matter to you • Employment Guides, Specimen policies and procedures
Contact Details • Telephone 0300 123 123 3 • Monday to Friday 08.30 to 18.30 • Website: www.bma.org.uk
Any Questions? Thank You for your time!