1. Introduction
As a key part of our business focus on “Workforce Care”, BrisDoc is committed to supporting staff in their family responsibilities. We recognise the valuable contribution of all our staff in achieving business objectives and provide an environment supportive to combining parenthood with a career in the organisation. We are also committed to ensuring equality and diversity across the organisation. In support of this commitment, this document sets out the rights for all pregnant members of staff.
In line with our four focus areas BrisDoc is committed to:
Patient Care
- Ensuring that patient care is not compromised during any periods of maternity leave
Quality Care
- Ensuring we comply with the relevant employment legislation e.g. Equality Act 2010, Employment Rights Act 1996, the Employment Relations Act 1999, the Employment Act 2002 and the Work and Families Act 2006 Ensuring all pregnant and breast-feeding staff are appropriately risk-assessed in line with Health & Safety legislation
Workforce Care
- Supporting all pregnant staff during their pregnancy and making any reasonable adjustments where necessary
- Supporting all breast-feeding staff upon return to work with the necessary facilities
- Ensuring that no discrimination takes place on account of maternity and pregnancy
- Ensuring staff on maternity leave are kept up to date with any changes that may affect their role
- Training all managers in the process of maternity leave
- Considering flexible-working and family-friendly requests in line with the Flexible Working Regulations for all returning mothers
Resource Care
- Ensuring all pregnant and breast-feeding staff have access to the necessary facilities and equipment within the base they work • Ensuring legal compliance with maternity legislation in order to avoid discrimination claims