Public Sector Updates – South

SMHS – Roy Fagan Centre (RFC)

The ANMF has received feedback from members working at the Roy Fagan Centre that certain aspects of the agreed outcomes from the 2021 Step Two Grievance process have yet to come to fruition – most notably, the implementation of a fixed-term Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) role. The ANMF, having written to SMHS management to enquire as to the progress of this venture, has been informed that all requisite paperwork for creation of this position has been submitted, and that the process now hinges on Human Resources input, and that advertisement should soon follow.

Repatriation Centre (Peacock 1)

The ANMF, by virtue of feedback taken at the member meeting on Tuesday 29 March 2022, has written formally to THS senior management to raise any/all identified concerns. THS Management has subsequently responded with a request for an extension to the original response deadline (20 April), and as such this is now anticipated by Close of Business on Friday 29 April 2022. Members will be provided full copy of both the ANMF and THS correspondence once received.

Payroll Systems

The ANMF, upon receipt of several individual contacts outlining concerns with timely and accurate provision of pay claims (including missed overtime claims, double shift adjustments etc.) has written to THS senior management seeking clarity on the current structures and functionality of the payroll department. In response, the THS has informed that they are currently undertaking a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) project. This is founded upon funding which was approved in late 2020 and a tender process for the work has now been completed. The THS is in deep planning with the successful applicant with work orientated towards eliminating the paper-based element of payroll systems and minimising the manual intervention currently required at various intervals. The ANMF looks forward to continuing, urgent progression of this work in the hope that it will mitigate instances whereby members are left under-recompensed for their hard work and dedication.