Implications

Financial Implications

There are no additional financial implications associated with this paper at this time. A phased approach is being adopted to recruitment for the roles required to deliver our new operating model. This phased approach is aligned to implementation planning and mitigating as far as possible any impact to our current service delivery commitments as we transition to our new ways of working.

Personnel Implications

As we move forward to implementation of the new operating model and associated staff transitions, we are committed to support staff in identifying individual career development opportunities and how to maximise the opportunities for skills expansion in the operating model structure. Training sessions have been offered across the organisation and 1-1 support available through line manager discussions.

Legal Implications

There are no legal implications in this report.

Reputational Implications

There may be long-term reputational implications associated with this paper should Forensic Services not meet the expectations as set out in the Forensic Strategy.

Social Implications

There are no social implications in this report.

Community Impact

There may be longer-term community impact implications associated with this paper should Forensic Services not meet the expectations as set out in the Forensic Strategy.

Equalities Implications

There are no equality implications in this report.

Environment Implications

There are no equality implications associated with this paper.  Equality Human Rights Impact Assessments (EqHRIAs) have been prepared for all relevant projects and are provided for consultation to Trade Unions and Diversity Staff Associations