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This is your monthly round-up of important news and updates from the team at Lead Employer.
In this month's edition you can find:
- Your voice matters - Dr Lujain Sarrar
- International HR Day reflections
- June knowledge sessions
- NHS agreed pay deal
- Social media responsibilities
- Annual leave
- Pension 3-year automatic re-enrolment
- Recent event support: Liverpool incident
- Your wellbeing matters: June 2025
We're always eager to hear about your training journey!
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Last month, we caught up with Dr Lujain Sarrar,a second-year Internal Medicine resident doctor (IMT2). As an International Medical Graduate originally from Jordan, she highlights the proactive support and welcoming environment she has experienced since moving to the UK. Her journey has been shaped by adaptability and a drive to grow with every challenge she faces.
Read all about Lujain's story here!
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International HR Day reflections
We're more than a HR service...
International HR Day was celebrated on Tuesday 20th May. Here at Lead Employer, our commitment goes beyond paperwork. We don't just handle contracts and compliance, we strive to ensure every colleague-in-training feels valued and supported throughout their training journey.
Click the image below to watch a short video featuring our team, who provide more insight into how we're dedicated to supporting you as your employer.
June knowledge sessions
Three sessions are happening this month!
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Would you benefit hearing directly from our specialist teams about important topics relating to your employment? Sign up to any of our June virtual knowledge sessions to learn more about key policies and processes you need to know. All sessions delivered are interactive, so you will walk away with the answers you need.
Access the full 2025 knowledge session calendar.
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NHS agreed pay deal
2025 pay award information
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The Health and Social Care Secretary has accepted the recommendations of the independent pay review bodies to confirm pay awards for 2025-26 for doctors, nurses, dentists, and other NHS staff.
These pay uplifts will be included in August’s pay packets and backdated to 1st April 2025.
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 Social media responsibilities
Your online responsibilities during training
It's important to be aware of our social media (SM) policy, which sets out expectations that should be followed when dealing with the media or publishing content to social media platforms. It also provides information and guidance about appropriate personal use of SM.
We understand that many of you are part of SM messaging groups for peer support, such as WhatsApp. We would remind everyone of the importance of treating colleagues with dignity and respect within such forums.
While detailed guidance about what must not be posted on social media is included in the policy, please see below for some of our top tips:
- Be mindful of our values and behavioural standards
- Treat colleagues with dignity and be respectful
- Don't overshare personal information
- Be mindful of your privacy settings and who can view your information
- Ensure that social media doesn't blur boundaries between public and private life
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Annual leave
Please ensure you use any remaining leave before August rotation
It's important you take your allocated annual leave to rest and re-energise. Please make every effort to take your full annual leave entitlement during your placement.
Our annual leave policy provides all the information you need about leave, including FAQs and a guidance toolkit.
It's your responsibility to ensure that your leave entitlement is calculated correctly. Find the annual leave calculator relevant to you on our specialty hubs.
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Pension 3-year automatic re-enrolment
Deadline has now passed
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The 1st June 2025 deadline has now passed for pension re-enrolment. Payroll will undertake the assessment of re-enrolment eligibility and will write to those who will be re-enrolled after the final June 2025 payroll process.
At this stage, no action by any colleague-in-training is necessary and current pension scheme arrangements continue to apply. If however you require any further information regarding auto enrolment, then please click here.
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 Recent event support: Liverpool incident
Support is available
We understand that many of you are currently training in the North West, particularly within the Merseyside region. In light of the recent tragic incident in Liverpool on Monday 26th May, we want to acknowledge the potential emotional impact this may have had.
If you have been affected in any way by the events of that day, please know that support is available. Our Wellbeing Team is here for you should you wish to talk to someone in confidence. Whether you choose to reach out to a peer, a trusted colleague, or access our formal health and wellbeing services, we encourage you to do so. Please don’t hesitate to seek support if you need it.
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Your wellbeing matters: June 2025
Check out our monthly wellbeing article
This month, we’re focusing on Men’s Health Week and Pride Month. We recognise the vital work you do and the pressures you face. Our goal is to ensure you feel supported, seen, and valued wherever you’re training.
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