Staff are expected to consider service need when making themselves available and book sessions in advance
N/A
Charity trustee (work of charity must be related to the Trust), councillor, educational or school governor, member of the Environment Agency, general teaching council, police authority, Prison Monitoring Board or statutory tribunal panel
Days per year
Payment
Degree of discretion
Special circumstances
As required
Up to three days with pay. Any further time unpaid
In exceptional circumstances, due to service needs, special leave may not be granted
Number of meetings take place during evenings
Witness at court
Days per year
Payment
Degree of discretion
Special circumstances
As required
Paid
No discretion if subpoena or witness summons. Otherwise at discretion of director
Any witness fee (not subsistence or travel) to be reimbursed to the Trust
Jury service
Days per year
Payment
Degree of discretion
Special circumstances
As required
Paid
Maybe possible to defer if employees services are critical for continuation of NHS service and cannot be released
Any court fee (not subsistence or travel) to be reimbursed to the Trust
NHS Social Services witness or a witness on behalf of the Trust
Days per year
Payment
Degree of discretion
Special circumstances
As required
Paid
Maybe possible to defer if employees services are critical for continuation of NHS service and cannot be released
Travel expenses will be paid
Territorial Army or Reserve Forces
Days per year
Payment
Degree of discretion
Special circumstances
Two weeks
Paid
Subject to service needs
Any remuneration received for the period of paid special leave, up to normal pay, must be repaid to the employer. Any amount received in excess of normal pay can be retained by the employee
