EWTD opt-out

For anyone who has already signed up to, or may wish to sign up to, locum shifts taking hours worked above average of 48 per week an agreement to opt out of EWTR hours requirements must be completed and returned to HR.

Click here for a template letter for signature. This has been checked by the BMA and they have found no problems with any of the wording. They do however wish to remind us:

1. you can opt out of the total hours/week limit but not the rest requirement or maximum shift length (you cannot do a day shift and then a night shift).

2. you can "opt out" of opting out whenever you decide, you are not bound for a certain length of time (the Trust's document is dated for a year but you can change your mind at any time before this if you wish)

3. you put yourself under no obligation to work additional hours by signing the opt out agreement, additional hours worked are by your own choice

4. You can work up to a maximum of 56 hours/week average if you have opted out