Common use of Secondary caseloads Clause in Contracts

Secondary caseloads. (a) In determining how to manage the caseload of a clinician during periods of planned and unplanned absences, consideration will be given at team level to the following: (i) other clinician's caseload commitments; (ii) the principle that a clinician's caseload capacity and case management (including secondary caseload capacity) is determined by the CWMS and requirements referred to in this clause (b) Where the full or partial secondary caseload is agreed to be absorbed within the team the cases will be appropriately allocated according to the above principles and will comply with the CWMS principles; (c) Backfill will be provided if the secondary caseload is unable to be managed despite active prioritisation of caseload at team level.