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Neonatal Care Leave return to work checklist form

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A supportive return-to-work form for employees coming back from neonatal care leave, ensuring a smooth transition with wellbeing, flexibility, and reintegration in mind.

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What is a Neonatal Care Leave return to work checklist form?

This return-to-work form is designed for use after an employee returns from Neonatal Care Leave.

It helps line managers and HR teams support employees by reviewing wellbeing, exploring any flexible working needs, and ensuring that adjustments are made sensitively and appropriately.

The checklist includes confirmation of key return dates, optional reintegration plans, and a forward-looking conversation to ensure the employee feels valued and supported.

Applicable legal jurisdictions
In which jurisdictions can this form be used?
Great Britain & NI (United Kingdom), Worldwide

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Timings

Step Description Responsibility Timing
1 Arrange a return-to-work meeting with the employee to discuss their return, any adjustments needed, and update them on any team or business changes. Line Manager / HR 1–2 weeks before return date
2 Complete the Neonatal Care Leave Return to Work Checklist Form during the meeting, covering wellbeing, workload, any ongoing flexibility needs, and reintegration support. Line Manager On day of return or first working day back
3 Discuss and document any reasonable adjustments, phased return options, or continued support required (e.g. wellbeing resources or hybrid working). Line Manager / HR During the return meeting
4 Share a signed copy of the completed checklist with the employee and HR, and securely store for records. Line Manager Within 2 working days after the meeting
5 Schedule a follow-up check-in to monitor wellbeing and support reintegration into the role. Line Manager Within 2–4 weeks after return

Neonatal Care Leave return to work checklist

Employee Name: ______________________________

Job Title: ____________________________________

Department: _________________________________

Manager: ____________________________________

Date of Return: _______________________________

Section 1: Confirmation of Return

? Return date confirmed and recorded in HR system

? Line manager notified

? Payroll notified (if applicable)

Section 2: Wellbeing Check

? Informal check-in held with employee

? Opportunity given to discuss emotional wellbeing

? Employee signposted to internal or external support services (if appropriate)

Notes:

Section 3: Flexible Working or Adjustments

? Discussed if the employee needs a phased return

? Considered flexible working or temporary adjustments

? Any equipment or workspace needs discussed

Details agreed:

Section 4: Reintegration and Team Support

? Employee updated on team changes (if any)

? Briefing offered on key updates/projects

? Communication plan agreed for team (if appropriate)

Section 5: Ongoing Support

? Follow-up meeting scheduled (suggested within 2–4 weeks)

? Employee given opportunity to raise any concerns

? HR contact shared (if not line-managed by HR)

Date of next check-in: _____________________________

Manager’s Name: ____________________________

Manager Signature: ___________________________

Date: ___________________

Employee’s Name: ___________________________

Employee Signature: __________________________

Date: ___________________

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