2.1.3b Appendix 2 Reference Policy - Appendix 2 - Standard Health Board Employment Reference Letter Template

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Workforce Policy Review Group sets out the reference policy governing employment references, including the policy statement, scope, key principles, and the required reference types. The document defines responsibilities for the referee, People Services, and NWSSP Recruitment Services, and specifies employment reference requirements and how references must be provided. It also includes an equality impact assessment screening, related policies, training and information guidance, and references to main legislation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLetters

FormatPDF

Pages11

Reading Time4 min

AccessFree to download

Policy Statement

Scope of the Policy

Principles

Reference Types

Employment Reference Requirements

Providing Employment References

Role and Responsibilities

Equality Impact Assessment Statement

Related Policies

Information, Instruction and Training

Main Relevant Legislation

Further Information

Appendices

Appendix 1 – Employment Reference Permission Request Form

Appendix 2 – Standard Health Board Employment Reference Letter Template

Appendix 3 – Liability to the Subject of an Employment Reference

| Document Type: | Policy | | --- | --- | | Reference: | WOD31 | | Author: | Workforce Policy Review Group | | Executive Sponsor: | Executive Director of People | | Approved By: | | | Approval / Effective Date: | (00/00/0000) | | Review Date: | (00/00/0000) | | Version: | 1 | | People who need to know about this document in detail | Author/Owners of this procedure. | | --- | --- | | People who need to have a broad understanding of this document | Board Members, Management Board, Senior Leaders, Board Committees . | | People who need to know that this document exists | Employees of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board and its hosted services. | | Equality Impact Assessment Date & Outcome | Date: 25/10/2022 | | --- | --- | | | This policy has been screened for relevance to Equality. No potential negative impact has been identified. | | Welsh Language Standard | Yes-If Standard 82 applies you must ensure a Welsh version of this policy is maintained. | | Date of approval by Equality Team: | 25/10/2022 | | Aligns to the following Wellbeing of Future Generation Act Objective | Co-create with staff and partners a learning and growing culture | | Disclaimer: | | --- | | If the review date of this Policy has passed, please ensure that the version you are using is the most up to date version either by contacting the author
or email [CTM_Corporate_Governance@wales. nhs.uk](CTM_Corporate_Governance@wales. nhs.uk) | | Section
Number | Sub Heading | Page
Number | | --- | --- | --- | | 1. | Policy Statement | 3 | | 2. | Scope of the Policy | 3 | | 3. | Principles | 3 | | 4. | Reference Types
4.1 Verbal References | 4
4 | | 5. | Employment Reference Requirements | 4 | | 6. | Providing Employment References | 5 | | 7. | Role and Responsibilities
7.1 The Referee (Supervisor / Manager)
7.2 The People Services Team
7.3 The NWSSP Recruitment Services Team | 5
5 6
6 | | | Compliance Information | | | 8. | Equality Impact Assessment Statement | 7 | | 9. | Related Policies | 7 | | 10. | Information, Instruction and Training | 7 | | 11. | Main Relevant Legislation | 7 | | 12. | Further Information | 7 | | | Appendices | | | | Appendix 1 – Employment Reference Permission Request Form | 8 | | | Appendix 2 – Standard Health Board Employment Reference Letter Template | 9 – 10 | | | Appendix 3 – Liability to the Subject of an Employment Reference | 11 | | Name: | | | --- | --- | | Job Title: | | | Workplace: | | | Home Address: | | | Date of Birth: | | | NI Number: | | | Payroll Number: | | | Start date of employment: | | | End date of employment: | |

FAQs

Who needs to know this reference policy in detail and who needs a broad understanding?

In detail: the author/owners of the procedure. Broad understanding is required for board members, the management board, senior leaders, and board committees.

What reference types and employment reference requirements does the policy cover?

The policy includes reference types, such as verbal references, and sets employment reference requirements covering what must be provided and under which conditions.

How does the policy address equality impact?

The document records an Equality Impact Assessment screen, stating that no potential negative impact was identified, and includes Welsh Language Standard requirements if applicable.

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