We wrote out to all members recently advising them of the national dispute declared with the HSE. The correspondence we sent gives an outline of the issues. We’ve included some further information below ahead of the national members meeting on Monday 11th November.
1. Non instruction with Community Hubs
In July, a union instruction issued in relation to Community Chronic Disease Hubs. Despite meeting with the HSE in February, the concerns raised by physiologists had not been addressed. In addition, several private sector consultancy firms have been involved in establishing the hubs. This instruction remains in place due to a lack of engagement from the employer.
2. Workforce Review Process Stalled
Over the past 18 months, the National Professional Committee has been engaging with the HSE on a Workforce Review. The purpose of this review is to secure improvements in pay and career structures for Clinical Measurement Physiologists. This is a long-standing aim for the profession. The HSE response has been poor with little engagement of any substance. Fórsa has submitted Clinical Measurement Physiologists as a local bargaining unit and will now organise to submit a claim under the local bargaining process.
3. Breaches of the Public Service Agreement
In addition to the above, some hospital and community sites have proposed outsourcing this service. This is a breach of the Public Service Agreement and has been challenged where it has occurred. It is important that members remain vigilant about any attempt to outsource the jobs of Clinical Measurement Physiologists and contact their local Fórsa workplace rep when they hear of it happening.
You’re invited to attend the upcoming meeting of all Clinical Measurement Physiologists on Monday 11th November 2024. As this meeting is only for Fórsa members, pre-registration is required. Register now.
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