Getting ready for the workplace Julie Collins Senior Negotiating Officer 8 th May 2014

Introduction The CSP – who are we? Working in the NHS Getting a job A note on the HCPC Benefits of CSP membership

CSP - who are we? The CSP is the specialist professional, educational and trade union body for the UK ’ s 52,000 qualified physiotherapists, physiotherap students and support workers

NHS terms & conditions Harmonised terms and conditions introduced in 2004 – known as Agenda for Change The agreement covers all the main terms and conditions of employment in the NHS

Pay & holiday Nine pay bands Starting Band 5 salary - £ 21, hours a week 27 days leave per year + 8 bank holidays

Other T&Cs On call and overtime payments Sick pay Maternity / parental leave Defined benefit pension scheme – recent campaign by CSP Knowledge and Skills Framework

Threats to T&Cs Concerted and sustained pressure to review AfC from Foundation Trust Network & NHS Employers Attacks to T & Cs at regional level – SW and NE Changes to sick pay & pay progression & loss of the accelerated increment agreed nationally to start from 1/4/13

Graduate employment CSP continues to campaign nationally and locally against cuts and to improve graduate employment Working with CfWI 2012 graduate survey carried out in November Working groups Scotland and Wales Lobbying government

What should I do? CSP “ Survival Guide in Obtaining Your First Physiotherapy Post ” Other online resources Register on Job Escalator Application and interview etiquette Update your online member account

Offered a job? Check all correspondence carefully before signing anything Confirm all verbal assurances in writing Remember that signing or not signing a contract will not “ save ” you if there are problems later

The HCPC Body which regulates 16 health professions inc. social workers Need to register to practise as a physio in the UK Its function is to protect the public – complaints can be made by patients, relatives, other physios or the employer

Full CSP membership Chartered status on graduation CSP campaigns Expert representation at work Support with professional development and practice £ 10 million PLI … and much, much more!

Full CSP membership Full membership of the CSP is £27.47 per month This can be reduced by 20%-40% by claiming tax relief £10 / month rate if you are unemployed or contract is less than 4 months

How to join the CSP Full members application pack will be sent to you on graduation – complete and return in reply paid envelope If not a CSP student member – join now! Joining fee £ 20 for student members Joining fee £ 195 for graduate non- members

The CSP is member led! The CSP can only be as dynamic and vibrant as its members There ’ s so much to get involved in … English Networks and Boards iCSP Becoming a CSP rep Newly Qualified Member Rep Professional Networks

Questions and contacts 3 rd year student rep Students officer Jamie Carson