Local Policies

There are more than 250 Trust approved policies, all of which are available to read on the intranet, via the following link:

http://nww.southportandormskirk.nhs.uk/policies/ [Note - You will need to be on the Trust network to access these documents]

It is beneficial to your professional development that you familiarise yourself with the policies which are directly and most frequently relevant to you within the scope of your role.

These include (but are not restricted to):

NHS - (MEDSTAFF01)Social Media Policy

Maintaining High Professional Standards in the Modern NHS - (MEDSTAFF01)

Policy for Study and Professional Leave & Continuing Professional Development for Non-Training Grade Medical Staff MED STAFF 08

Policy for All Medical Staff Applying for Annual, Study and Professional Leave MED STAFF 12

Supervision of Doctors in Training Policy MED STAFF 16

Medical Appraisal and Revalidation Policy MED STAFF 17

Dignity at Work Policy (Prevention of Bullying and Harassment)PERS 37

European Working Time Directive and Compensatory Rest Policy PERS 40

Clinical Attachment & Student Attachment Policy PERS 52

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