Recommendation to join the Flexible Workforce

This form is to be completed by your line Manager

This form is to be used for colleagues wish to have a bank contract setting up and issued. On receipt of the request recruitment will review the employee record and ensure employment checks are valid and in date.  Adding a bank assignment creates an employment change which may require colleagues to complete additional check prior to bank work being paid.  This included DBS requirements (correct level on the DBS update service) and ID documentation. 

Flexible Workforce Recommendation Form

Section 1 - Employee's Details
Section 2 - Flexible Workforce Contract Information
Please note that this date is fixed. The date provided will be the start date of the Flexible Workforce contract and therefore no shifts can be paid prior to the date provided.
Bank Assignment can only be added for the following 2 options. Option 1: to mirror an employees substantive post (ie their primary assignment) or Option 2: a similar role at a lower level.
Option 1: Request is at the same as primary
Please note if a DBS is required and the employee if not registered with the DBS update service and new DBS will need to be completed at a cost to the employee. (£43.90 Enhanced, £23.90 Standard/basic) Please note – Shifts can be booked and completed while DBS is being process as long as DBS risk assessment is in place. Shifts however will not be paid until confirmation of DBS Update service had been received.
Option 2: Request is different to primary assignment
Please note that bank assignments can only be added where the staff group and role is the same i.e. an admin colleague couldn’t be given a HCSW due to qualification requirements and vice versa.
Please note if a DBS is required and the employee if not registered with the DBS update service and new DBS will need to be completed at a cost to the employee. (£43.90 Enhanced, £23.90 Standard/basic) Please note – Shifts can be booked and completed while DBS is being process as long as DBS risk assessment is in place. Shifts however will not be paid until confirmation of DBS Update service had been received.
Section 3 - Declaration
By submitting this form, you confirm that the employee is able to meet the requirements of the role and fulfil the essential aspects of the person specification for the position they are being recommended for.

Form last reviewed:07/03/24