New flexible working rights for NHS staff first day in post
NHS staff will now be able to request flexible working arrangements from the first day in post.
Previously, staff had to be in service for at least 6 months before they could put in a request. It has been found a lack of work-life balance was a significant cause of why staff left the healthcare service.
The new rule will come into effect on 13 September 2021 and staff will be allowed to make an unlimited number of flexible working applications and submit them without justification or provide specific reasons.
Source: Royal College of Nursing, 29 June 2021