New Staff

New Staff

Hello and welcome to the University of Worcester

Now you’ve been offered and accepted a job with us there are some forms you need to complete, and other information that you will find useful to read prior to your start date.

1. New Staff Form – to provide essential information about you to the University – please complete and email back to us in advance of your start date.

• New Staff Form
• Assistance with Relocation Costs

If you do not have a P45 would you please complete and send us the P46 form here

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/forms/p46.pdf

If your position requires a CRB clearance we will be sending you an application form by post. Guidance on completing the form is in the document below

http://www.crb.homeoffice.gov.uk/id

2. Pensions

Support Staff - information and application forms for the local govenment pension scheme,are available at the link below.

http://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/cms/council-and-democracy/chief-executive-unit/directorates/financial-services/financial-services-directorate/pensions.aspx

For academic staff details are at the link below

http://www.teacherspensions.co.uk/index.htm

If you wish to join the pension scheme please complete and return the form

If you wish to Opt Out of joining the pension scheme please complete and return the form

3. Occupational Health

The purpose of this questionnaire is to ensure that we’re aware of any health related issues and to get the appropriate medical advice – this is confidential between you and the Occupational Health Service so please send the form back to Soma Health Ltd.

Staff Occupational Health Questionnaire

4. IT services

To enable us to allocate your email address/phone number please complete and return the form below. Would you please also note the IT policy & IT regulations

• IT Facilities Application Form
• Policy for the use of E-Mail, Internet and other Services
• IT Regulations

5. Car Parking, Cycling & Work Related Driving

If you plan to park on campus you need to apply for a permit and decide how you want to make the required payments, if you start after September the charge is reduced per month.

• Car Parking Permit Application Form
• Campus Car Parking Regulations
• Secure Cycle Storage   

If you are likely to use your car for work purposes please click here for further information.                 

6. Employment Policies

• Health & Safety Policy
• Equality of Opportunity Policy Statement
• Environmental Policy

7. Arrangements for induction, probation and mentoring

Induction

• University Probation Policy
• University Mentoring Handbook

8. Holidays

Your entitlement to paid holidays varies according to the nature of your employment contract and the length of service. (Please refer to your contract of employment for details.)

New Starters Holiday Entitlement

In addition there are also 4 University Days (Easter Tuesday & 3 during the Christmas/New Year Closedown) ••All leave must be booked and agreed in advance, using the appropriate recording method within your department