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A case study demonstrating how Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Harassment Support Workers through a successful 'Partnership' bid. Key areaStaff support Name of organisationBarnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust The initiativeThe Harassment Support Workers are a group of 10 individuals who have received special training for the role in the organisation. BackgroundThe role of the Harassment Support Worker is to:
The processThe role is supported by both unions and management and they are allowed up to three and a half hours per month to undertake their role if called upon. The initial training was funded through a Department and Trade & Industry (DTI) Partnership at Work award between UNISON and Barnsley Hospital. Focussing upon communication skills and case scenarios and simulations, the three-day training was delivered by the Consultant in Workplace Wellbeing. A supporting protocol of ethic has been developed and regular supervision and updates will be provided to keep the Harassment Support Workers up to date with issues such as the new legislation on sexuality and religion. The support workers are representative of all levels in the organisation and their appointment followed a rigorous selection process designed to ensure a thorough understanding of the role and the boundaries within which it operates and that management and union roles were not undermined. OutcomesThe service was launched in November 2003 and is still on-going. Contact for further informationKarl Hickman Website: www.bhnft.nhs.uk Details were correct up to the time of publishing. NHS Employers endeavours to check data on a six-monthly basis to ensure the information and contact details are correct but cannot guarantee their accuracy. Last reviewed 5 Apr 2006 |
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