Risk Management
All staff have a responsibility to report all clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly and when requested to co-operate with any investigation undertaken. Health, Safety and Security The post holder must co-operate with management in discharging its responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, take reasonable care of themselves and others, and ensure the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. The Trust has adopted a Security Policy in order to help protect patients, visitors and staff and to safeguard their property; all employees have a responsibility to ensure that those persons using the Trust and its services are as secure as possible. The Trust operates a strict Non-Smoking Policy.
Conflict of Interests
You may not without the consent of the Trust engage in any outside employment and in particular you are disqualified from an appointment as a chair or Non-Executive Director of another NHS Trust whilst you are employed by this Trust. In accordance with the Trust’s Conflict of Interest Policy you must declare to your manager all private interests which could potentially result in personal gain as a consequence of your employment position in the Trust. The NHS Code of Conduct and Standards of Business Conduct for NHS Staff require you to declare all situations where you or a close relative or associate has a controlling interest in a business or in any activity which may compete for any NHS contracts to supply goods or services to the Trust. You must therefore register such interests with the Trust, either on appointment or subsequently.
Infection control
It is the responsibility of all staff, whether clinical or non-clinical, to familiarise themselves with and adhere to current policy in relation to the prevention of the spread of infection and the wearing of uniforms. Clinical staff – on entering and leaving clinical areas, and between contacts with patients, staff should ensure that they apply alcohol gel to their hands and wash their hands frequently with soap and water. In addition, staff should ensure the appropriate use of personal protective clothing and the appropriate administration of antibiotic therapy. Staff are required to communicate any infection risks to the infection control team and, upon receipt of their advice, report hospital- acquired infections in line with the Trust’s Incident Reporting Policy.
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