Dear Member,

Following feedback from HSU members, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District has now advised the HSU of the finalisation of their proposal to implement two changes in the Sterilising Services Department (SSD) at Wollongong Hospital.

In March and April this year, the District corresponded with the HSU in relation to the classification change of the Second In Charge position from a General Administration Services (GAS) 8 to a Health Services Manager (HSM) Grade 1 and a reduction in the Full Time Equivalent (FTE) from 1 FTE to 0.84 FTE.

During the consultation period, HSU members provided feedback. HSU members proposed reducing the Sterilisation Services Department (SSD) Educator position and transferring that FTE to the Second In Charge, HSM 1 position, to allow for a total of 1.0 FTE Second In Charge HSM 1 position and a part time 0.74FTE Educator position in the SSD.

You can view the previous newsletters on this issue here and here.

The District advises that they are now able to support the reduction of the Educator position FTE and increase the Second In Charge HSM 1 position to 1.0FTE. The District states that the change has been discussed with all staff, including all members in a departmental meeting on 16 October 2024.

You can view the correspondence at the below link:

• Letter to HSU 

What do you think?

As consultation has now closed, should you have any further concerns or comments please contact your local organiser directly [E-Mail not displayed]

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