Annual declaration of interests requirement : ‘Decision-making staff’
As part of the Trust’s commitment to transparency and in line with NHS England guidance on Managing Conflicts of Interest, all staff identified as decision-making are required to complete a Declaration of Interests form.
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What is new
The Trust’s Conflict of Interests Policy has been updated to align with updated NHS England standards: View NHS England guidance
A new Declaration of Interests template form has been developed.
Guidance on the Declaration of Interests Form - This sets out the definition of ‘decision-making staff’ and descriptors of potential interests which must be declared.
If you are classed as a decision-making member of staff, you must complete the form at least annually or when circumstances change.
You are considered ‘decision-making staff’ if you are one of the following categories: Board member, Agenda for Change Band 8d or above, Consultant and SAS doctor.
What you need to to
Please complete the attached Declaration of Interests form by Friday, 16 May 2025, and:
- Submit it to conflictsofinterestsghft@nhs.net
- Copy your line manager on the submission
If your line manager has not already signed the form, it will be returned for review.
Important Notes
- The form must include:
- All relevant interests
- Any gifts/hospitality over £50 received between April 2024 – March 2025
- All relevant interests or a nil return if you have no interests to declare.
- Declarations are also required:
- On appointment
- On any substantive change to the role
- Within 28 days of a new interest arising
- All interests, including null returns, are required to be collated into a Register of Interests, which will be published on the Trust website.
Future Improvements
Your feedback on how we can improve the declaration process is welcome—please share suggestions via conflictsofinterestsghft@nhs.net