My manager said to use my mobility scooter to get to a&e and to take a member of staff to open doors. However it is complained about when I do.
The service manager emphasised textsaid staff are complaining of having to make me brews. I am often asked if I want a drink. I admit I do occasionally ask.
There are concerns raised about my ability to leave the assessment room if somebody is violent however I would like to believe I have the skills to verbally de escalate a situation all people seen are reviewed It is rare that we get aggressive people to the point I do not recall ever dealing with a physically aggressive person and if a person is felt to be a risk we have security on-site. Patients are also Triaged by A&E staff. Surely a physically aggressive individual would be an issue for even the most able bodied of staff. How am I a risk to others?
Management have a duty of care however there appears to be no consideration given to my mental health. Work gives me a purpose, a structure and is beneficial for me in both a physically and mental sense. Therefore every period of forced absenteeism decided by management is having a progressively negative effect on my mental and physical health.
I feel as though my performance at work is being scrutinised on a regular basis and in my opinion it is not coming from a sense of care or concern it is punitive. No other staff member is subjected to this incessant scrutinisation. I have many years of experience in this field and as a band 7 for over 10 years it is apparent that I am being subject to performance reviews which appears to stem from my disability and not my professional ability. I will however admit that I do make mistakes/omissions however believe that this would be no more than anyone else. Therefore it is disingenuous to act as though I am the only member of staff to make mistakes.
Since my diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, I have never had to take sickness leave from work due to my symptoms.
In summary,
I feel that all the above is the result of my disability and not my ability to perform my job. I therefore feel I am being punished for doing exactly what I have been told to do.