Probation
All posts at the University are subject to probationary periods. Detailed guidance and support is available below.
| Staff group | Probation period |
Notice required by either party |
| Support staff Grades 1-5 | 3 months | 1 week |
|
Academic related and Research staff Grades 6-8 |
9 months | 1 calendar month |
| Academic staff Grades 6-8 | Up to 4 years | 3 calendar months |
Key documents, policies and procedures
- FBMH academic probation procedure 2017-18
- FBMH academic probation summary form
- FBMH academic probation objectives form
- Probationary arrangements for newly appointed academic staff
- FBMH guidance on setting objectives for academic probation
- Policy and procedure on probationary arrangements for support staff
- Probation review form for support staff
- Managers essentials how to hold a probation review meeting
- Managers essentials managing probation periods