Broad-banding for Calvary patient service employees
1 March 2008, 5:00am
A clause in your new ACT Health Clerical, Health Professional, Technical, Health Service Officers Union Collective Agreement 2007-2010 has made the process of broad-banding arrangements simpler and creates the opportunity for employees to have increased career progression.
This system can be implemented in areas with the agreement of Calvary and the
CPSU.
What is broad-banding?
Broad-banding allows a position or group of positions to have the minimum
levels and maximum levels in two different classifications (eg, an employee
starts as an ASO2 and has the opportunity to progress to an ASO3 level during
the life of their employment). This system also recognises the complexities of
certain positions which evolve over time and properly recognise people once they
have achieved a level of competency in their duties.
How will the system work at Calvary?
CPSU has been working with Calvary to implement a system which allows an ASO2
employee to move to an ASO3 level after 12 months of employment. The requirement
of the employee is: - to have completed a log which shows they have achieved a
level of competency in their position - this is done in conjunction with their
manager - it is not a merit-based process like an interview but rather an
employee showing they are competent in the required duties for their position -
the development of broad-banding for ASO2 administrative positions at Calvary
Hospital began with the positions of Ward Clerks. It is now in a stage where it
can be made available to other patient service areas.
Who does this apply to?
This applies to all patient service employees including patients’ office,
medical records, allied health and communications officers. If you are in one of
these areas or another patient service offices please contact your CPSU
organiser Paul Judge on 6220 9658 or
paul.judge@cpsu.org.au.
CPSU is eager to make sure all eligible employees are included and the
process is fair and equitable. This includes ensuring members are well informed
about how it affects them. CPSU will be able to work with members to assist in
this system operating in their area.
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