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BMA EMPLOYER ADVISORY SERVICE (EAS)

BMA EMPLOYER ADVISORY SERVICE (EAS). Jane Jenkins Employment Adviser South West Centre - Bristol. What is the EAS?. A service that specialises in providing advice, guidance and support to members who have employer related queries

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BMA EMPLOYER ADVISORY SERVICE (EAS)

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  1. BMA EMPLOYER ADVISORY SERVICE (EAS) Jane Jenkins Employment Adviser South West Centre - Bristol

  2. What is the EAS? • A service that specialises in providing advice, guidance and support to members who have employer related queries • Specifically focuses on the needs of those members who are employers of staff

  3. Why was it introduced? • The number of calls to the BMA from members with employer related queries is significantly increasing • Changing environment – members becoming more business focused • Need for specialised, tailored advice particular to that members business whether that be a GP Practice or private employer

  4. Who can use this service? • Any member who is an employer of staff whether these be salaried GP’s, nurses, administrative staff etc. • Any member who may have a query with a fellow Partner

  5. What are the benefits of the EAS? • Dedicated team of Advisers • Specialised focus from employer/business perspective • Legal support from expert solicitors in the event of legal action (subject to merits assessment) • Support the Practice Manager/Office Manager on day to day basis in dealing with employee relations issues • Local seminars on employment issues for members or their Practice Managers

  6. How is the BMA different to other Service Providers? • Employment Advisers have specialised knowledge of the medical profession and the issues which you face • Knowledge of local issues • Understand General Practice and GP contracts • Established links with the SHA, LMC, PCT, LNC etc.

  7. Advice and Guidance • Adviser can assist with employment queries on a wide variety of issues including:- • Recruitment and Selection • Issuing Contracts and Terms and Conditions of Employment • Performance Management • Dealing with Short Term/Long Term Sickness Absence • Handling Disciplinary and Grievances

  8. Advice and Guidance cont. • Dismissal • Redundancy • HR Policies and Procedures • Best Practice • Discrimination • Employment Law • Local employment seminars – employment law, managing performance

  9. Other Business Support Services • BMA Partnership Agreement Drafting Services – comprehensive drafting service, review and updates at competitive rates • BMA Business Support – Advice on Business Planning, Bidding and Tendering for Services, Business Seminars, Networking • BMA Employment Law – expert legal advice and support to LMC’s at preferential rates

  10. The Future of the EAS • Attend local Practice Manager meetings as a source of advice and support • Offer additional support at LMC’s • Local seminars on employment issues which matter to you • Employment Guides, Specimen policies and procedures

  11. Contact Details • Telephone 0300 123 123 3 • Monday to Friday 08.30 to 18.30 • Website: www.bma.org.uk

  12. Any Questions? Thank You for your time!

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