LATEST INFORMATION: LAST UPDATED 20/09/2020
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Locum Work
Primary care: Traditionally could not do locums in General Practice, however currently this may be possible the single lead employer needs to be involved.
Secondary care: ‘New’ Contract – not recommended if it affects ability to keep up with portfolio etc.
OOHs: Currently should not do locums. [+see PC]
Under rules there is a 48 hour average limit to the working week, along with rules for gaps, breaks etc, these come under the European Working Time Directive.
Statement on Visas
EXTENSION to Visas
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“Trainees on Tier 2 Visas have raised concerns regarding their visa status should they be unable to gain their CCT when planned as a consequence of COVID-19. Tier-2 visas can be held for up to 5-years. The HEE Visa team will support any trainees requiring an extension to a Tier 2 Visa due to these events.”
Best wishes
Simon
Prof Simon Gregory DL
Deputy Medical Director, Primary and Integrated Care, Health Education England
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DISCLAIMER:
Please note the above information is what I have gleaned from emails, WhatsApp chats etc and I will endeavour to keep this updated as I find out details, however given the nature of this the information may not always be official; I have chosen to share this with you in this manner rather than await official guidance to try and give you heads up where HEE EM are going with things.