Return to Work (RTW) Interview Checklist 1
- Pre-Interview checks
You can download the Imnterview Checklist in pdf format here: Return to Work (RTW) Interview Checklist 1 - Pre-Interview checks
Theme | Action | Comments |
---|---|---|
e.g. interview letter | sent | Complete, reply received 03.02.14 |
Letter advising of RTW interview | a) Record date letter sent and how, posted or hand delivered? b) Give enough time to facilitate their attendance, but as soon as is possible after the return to work. c) State who may attend | |
Confirmation of attendance | a) Confirmation received, is it a verbal or written response? b) Confirm who is accompanying them c) Record date received | |
Gather information about absence(s) | a) Details of recent absence b) Details of any previous absences, during the last year c)Explore any trends, patterns, triggers d) recurring/underlying illness e) Put a pack of information together to take to meeting. Ensure that it is factual and does not contain anything defamatory or antagonistic. e.g. It may be appropriate as an aide memoir to say 'several absences have been during school holidays', but not 'this person always goes sick during school breaks' | |
Booking venue | a) Book a room, allowing enough time for the interview to take place b) Check surroundings are appropriate, private? comfortable? DDA needs? c) Check facilities, refreshments, tissues? |
Bradford Factor Resources
- An introduction to the Bradford Formula
- Absence Management Strategy and the Bradford Factor
- Absence Management Strategy and the Bradford Factor
- Guide to Doctors Notes for Absent Staff
- Absence Management Forms and Supporting Documents
- An introduction to Analysing Staff Information
Additional Bradford Factor Resources
For further information on The Bradford Factor (Use, Implementation and Record Keeping), please review our Bradford Factor guides and management strategy information.