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24 Feb 2016: The National Health Service (NHS) The National Health Service was set up in the UK in 1948 and is now the largest organisation in Europe. It is recognised as one of the best health services in the world by the World Health Organisation. Please see

30 Sep 2016: 6.1. Flexible Retirement 6.1.1. Members of the USS pension scheme, who wish to access a portion of their pension benefits while continuing to work in a reduced capacity prior to full retirement, can make a request for flexible retirement. Members of

24 Feb 2016: Cambridge has a population of approximately 123,000 (2011 Census). The city lies in the region of East Anglia, on the River Cam, and is approximately 50 miles north of London. It is well served by train links, including a 50 minute non-stop service

1 Dec 2016: Committee Membership Committee membership has been finalised for the Professorial Pay Review 2016 and is published below: Vice-Chancellor’s Advisory Committee Sir Graeme Davies, (Lincoln) (Chairman) Professor Sir Jonathan Bate (Oxford) (Arts and

6 Dec 2016: Search site. Human Resources. Authoriser FAQs. Q. How many authorisers should there be for one assignment? You need to ensure that a temporary worker will always have an available authoriser even when there are absences. We recommend at least two

24 Aug 2016: The Senior Academic Promotions procedure and guidance is available as a PDF file for ease of printing. Launch letter Senior Academic Promotions Procedure and Guidance 2017 Forms below are available as a series of separate files in PDF, Word and Rich

25 Oct 2016: The Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA) has confirmed that implementation of the pay settlement effective from 1 August 2016 may proceed. This has been approved by the University and the Notice and Grace can be viewed in Reporter.

24 Feb 2016: Some dentists in the UK offer NHS care and others offer private care. NHS dental care is not free (except to those who are eligible for help with health costs) but the charges are subsidised by the NHS. Private treatment involves paying an initial

24 Feb 2016: Opticians carry out tests on your eyes to check the quality of your eye sight and look for signs of eye disease which may need treatment from a doctor or eye surgeon. They also prescribe and fit glasses and contact lenses. Find a local optician Only

30 Sep 2016: 5.1. While there is no retirement age for these staff groups, the University operates a procedure for employees to consider their choices at or about the time they become entitled to draw their occupational pension in full. 5.2. For planning purposes

24 Feb 2016: The National Rail Service operates the train system. Cambridge train station is located at the end of Station Road. The station is about a 20 minute walk from the city centre. From Cambridge, there are frequent trains to London, the UK and the

24 Feb 2016: Taxis are regulated by the Cambridge City Council. Drivers should be courteous and get you to your destination by the quickest possible route. Most local destinations cost between £6 to £10. Taxi ranks are located on St. Andrew's Street, Parkside,

30 Sep 2016: 7.1 Applications to Continue Employment 7.1.1 A University officer who wishes to continue their employment for a limited period of time beyond the retirement age should discuss their intentions with the relevant Head of Institution at the earliest

24 Feb 2016: Buses are a good way to travel as they occur frequently and are cost effective. Most buses in Cambridge are operated by Stagecoach (Citi), where you can buy a ticket from the driver. A Dayrider ticket is valid for unlimited travel on Stagecoach

6 May 2016: Acceptable behaviour The University expects that all employees will conduct themselves in a professional manner when interacting with others or when managing colleagues. All members of the University should consider their own behaviour and the

24 Feb 2016: It is important to arrange accommodation in advance. As an international member of staff, you have a number of options open to you in terms of finding accommodation. The University of Cambridge has a dedicated Accommodation Service who can help

24 Feb 2016: Residence permit issued by UK Visas and Immigration to EU nationals.

24 Feb 2016: If you need to telephone for an ambulance you should dial 999 (the call is free). You will be asked to explain the medical emergency. An emergency response vehicle will be sent to your location to take you/the patient to an accident and emergency

24 Feb 2016: The National Health Service (NHS) has comprehensive guidance and support for parents with babies and toddlers. You may also contact your family doctor (GP) at any time with questions or for appointments. Also, you may see someone at home called a

21 Mar 2016: Description This report includes details of (i) all overdue reviews (since the institution went live with SRD), (ii) all reviews completed during the last month and (iii) all reviews due within the current month. The following columns are shown:

24 Feb 2016: Cambridge is one of the best places to cycle because it is relatively flat and has an extensive cycle route network. It is a practical alternative to driving and is fun, safe, and a healthy activity for all ages. There are many stores where you can

24 Feb 2016: As soon as you think you are pregnant you should make an appointment with your local doctor or midwife. Being pregnant may affect the treatment of any current or future illness. Your pregnancy will be treated confidentially (even if you are under 16)

24 Feb 2016: The University is committed to providing a healthy working environment and improving the quality of working lives for all staff. The wellbeing strategy aims to support the University’s mission and core values of freedom of thought and expression,

24 Feb 2016: Prospective staff and visitors to the University often wish to bring their family members with them. Depending on the type of visa the prospective staff member or visitor holds, it is often possible to secure a visa which will also permit family

24 Feb 2016: Even if you are entitled to free health treatment, you may have to pay for your prescription medicines if you live in England. A prescription charge in England is currently £8.20 for one item (as of January 2016). If you are exempt you will not

24 Feb 2016: For full guidance on the GAE route, please see our Visas and Immigration webpages.

24 Feb 2016: There are 52 police forces in Britain, mainly organised on a local basis. Cambridgeshire Constabulary is responsible for policing Cambridge and Cambridgeshire. Please be aware of the legal issues regarding the following: Alcohol Alcohol is classed

22 Mar 2016: Description This report includes details of training requirements enetered on review records completed during the last month. The following columns are shown: School Institution Person Reference no Surname Forename Title Posn Ref: position reference

24 Feb 2016: You may decide to take out private health insurance in the UK or take out insurance in your home country before arriving in the UK. There are a vast range of companies providing this service via the internet. University employees have access to

24 Feb 2016: Cambridge is within commutable distance from four international airports: London Stansted London Luton London Heathrow London Gatwick London Stansted The closest major airport to Cambridge is London Stansted. It is around 25 miles away (around 30

24 Feb 2016: As soon as you arrive in the UK and find accommodation it is very important to register with a doctor in the area where you live. Do not wait until you are ill. In the UK, Doctors are often referred to as ‘GPs’ which stands for ‘General

24 Feb 2016: Childcare There is a lot to think about when choosing the right type of childcare. Allow enough time to research the best option for your child and make contact with providers as soon as possible, as there can be waiting lists. Family friendly leave,

24 Feb 2016: Telephone You will probably have an existing phone line within your property which to connect your internet and phone services. You will need to contact British Telecom (BT) to have a phone line installed if one does not already exist within your

24 Feb 2016: Driving in the UK on your existing licence Country of issue Can you drive in the UK? Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Republic of Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,

24 Feb 2016: The local Cambridge News also has a jobs section on their website.

6 Dec 2016: Search site. Human Resources. Timesheet FAQs. Q. Where can I find information on timesheets? Information on the TES online timesheets can be found at Timesheets and getting paid | Human Resources (cam.ac.uk). This page contains a detailed document

24 Feb 2016: Income tax Please note: With regards to tax payments, the University cannot offer advice on your individual circumstances, and you must contact an independent tax advisor. For all queries relating to individual tax codes, please contact the HMRC

24 Feb 2016: Search site. Human Resources. Eligibility for NHS Treatment. Access to the NHS is universal, but depending on your immigration status within the UK, you may be charged for accessing certain services. ... Any non-EEA national, subject to immigration

13 Apr 2016: Description This monthly report shows current nurses whose NMC registration is due to end in the next 9 months (or has already lapsed).This is part of the new nurses revalidation process. Institutions need to discuss this with their nurses to ensure

7 Dec 2016: Description This monthly report shows whether or not employees have completed the E&D Essentials online training module, Prevent training, and Unconscious Bias training. Completions up to the end of the previous calendar month are captured. Any