Common use of Introduction and Purpose Clause in Contracts

Introduction and Purpose. 1.1 In order for the NHS in Wales to provide appropriate services to the population it serves, and maintain a safe and secure environment for its staff, there will be requirements for certain groups of staff to provide either an on-call service or extended service cover. 1.2 On-call systems exist as part of arrangements to provide appropriate service cover across the NHS. A member of staff is on-call when, as part of an established arrangement with his/her employer, he/she is available outside his/her normal working hours – either at the workplace, at home or elsewhere – to work as and when required. 1.3 The new arrangements set out in this agreement will be introduced from 1 July 2012. 1.4 These arrangements follow the twelve guiding principles developed by the NHS Staff Council (in Annex A) and reflect the provisions of the Agenda for Change agreement as set down in the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook.