Single spine column points
We may pay posts with limited potential for development on a single spine column point. The point will relate to the job evaluation points scored for that post. This will be for a maximum of 12 months.
We may consider occupations for single pay points, as required by the National Single Status Agreement, when:
- there are a limited number of tasks
- there is no ability to vary the work or how it is carried out
- there will be no supervisory responsibility
- decisions are limited to very routine, common-sense matters
- work will be self-selecting (the method of working is laid down with no ability to vary)
- postholders will have no authority to change the working method
- a range of skills is not required and is limited to those needed for everyday jobs
- formal qualifications are not necessary
- no creative ability is required
- any training required is limited to a few days or less
- there is no scope for advancement, within the post, once individuals are competent at the basic job
This list is not exhaustive and provides guidance only.
Development of staff on single point jobs
There are a limited number of posts which are on a single point within a grade. Managers should review the design and content of the job to allow for development and creativity. They can do this either during performance and development appraisal or at another appropriate time. The questions managers should ask are:
- Is there scope to increase the tasks and responsibilities in the employee's current role?
- When re-evaluated would this allow for incremental progression within the grade?
- Does the employee have suitable skills or experience to undertake development?
- Are there activities which will enable the employee to carry out a revised role with incremental progression?
- Is it possible to combine one part-time job with another to provide the employee with incremental progression?