Policy on staff induction

Policy on staff induction

This policy relates to and applies to those staff engaged by Direct Medics Ltd. for the purpose of providing operational support in any capacity, in the registration, supply and support of healthcare staff registered with the company.

Induction to the company takes place in stages:

1. HR induction: HR presentation which includes reference to all relevant policies and procedures and where to locate them for reference (e.g. disciplinary, dismissal and grievance policy; absence notification policy; health and safety; DM workplace values etc.);
2. Completion of relevant documents: including contract of employment; work commencement pro forma; personal information form);
3. Introduction to all staff members and overview of:

i.  The role of each staff member;

ii.  The team structure of the company;

iii. How each role complements others within the team.

Immediately following induction, all new staff members commence training which includes a mixture of classroom-based training and on-the-job learning. The focus and schedule of the training is agreed in advance between the relevant team leader and the Recruitment Manager, with each new team member taking part in ‘live’ work within 1-2 days of arrival. Core training for all staff will include:

i.  Full overview of Eclipse, followed by more intensive training on parts of the system relevant to the role;

ii.  Full overview and access to all documents relevant to the role (e.g. for a Recruitment Consultant in the Nursing division this would mean access to the nurse handbook; statement of purpose; service users guide and all policies and procedures pertaining to the supply of nursing staff).