UNISON campaign to protect East Midlands NHS jobs pays off

A UNISON campaign to protect the jobs of over 10,000 NHS staff has been backed by the new University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) NHS Group. A signed agreement which lasts until the end of 2024 recognises the contribution made by NHS workers during the pandemic and aims to ensure job security under the merger of Northampton General Hospital and Kettering General Hospital trusts. Mark Smith, chief people officer for UHN, signed UNISON’s job protection agreement to show his commitment to safeguard the employment of staff and offer reassurances as the new group model moves forward. UNISON is urging other health employers across the region to follow suit. The union said NHS staff who have been absolute heroes throughout the pandemic saving lives, have had worries of their own, with many staff living in households where other family members lost out on wages or faced redundancy. The agreement means staff have one less thing to worry about in uncertain times, says UNISON. University Hospitals of Northamptonshire chief people officer Mark Smith, who signed the agreement, said: “We are immensely proud of our over 10,000 employees and grateful to them for the tremendous commitment they continue to show through the COVID pandemic. Over the past 16 months, they have continued to provide an exceptional level of patient care and dedication. “This agreement is a fantastic way to offer certainty to our staff. It also fits perfectly with our people priorities within the new ...
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