Report Cross Cover

A helpful cross cover email template you can send to your employer can be found here, and you can read the MECA FAQs about cross cover here.

Please use the form below to report cross cover both in advance or after it has happened.

Type of cross cover*
- During ordinary hours
- Outside ordinary hours
Date cross cover occurred / Date cross cover will occur*
Name of absent RMO*
Hospital*
Department or run*
Position of absent RMO*
How long did the unfilled position remain vacant?*
When was the employer alerted to the vacancy (if known)?*
If unknown, please state 'unknown'.
If known, what efforts were carried out to try and find cover?*
E.g. are you aware if a text went out, were locums approached etc?
If the vacant shift was partially covered, what was this cover?*
If unknown, please state 'unknown'.
Was there cover available which was refused or not implemented?*
E.g. RMOs prepared to do for higher rate of pay but the employer refuses to pay it.
What was the impact of the vacancy not being covered?*
Additional comments