1. Introduction
BrisDoc recognises that its staff are fundamental to its success. To ensure that all staff begin their work in a positive and supportive environment where they become effective and efficient in their role as quickly as possible, it is essential that all staff new to BrisDoc, or the role, receive a timely induction.
Induction is the process by which a new member of staff is integrated into the organisation. The process begins with the first contact at recruitment stage and ends when the person has been fully integrated into the team. Induction ensures that all staff obtain a good understanding of how BrisDoc works including its principles, values and objectives. It ensures that all new recruits have the knowledge and skills necessary to perform their role in a safe working environment.
BrisDoc’s primary objective is to provide high quality, safe patient care by staff members that are able to meet the requirements of their role and discharge their duties safely. In light of this, BrisDoc is committed to integrating new staff into the organisation as effectively as possible by providing them with the information, support and training to become productive and satisfied members of the team confirming that they made the right decision in joining the organisation BrisDoc is committed to:
Patient Care · Ensuring that staff our equipped to know what is expected of them in order to perform their role and carry out the best possible patient care.
Workforce Care · Making sure staff feel welcomed, valued and supported. · Ensuring that all new staff are made aware of what is required of them in their job role including all legal aspects such as health & safety and Information Governance. · Ensuring that each new recruit adjusts to their new working environment and becomes a useful and integrated member of the team. · Ensuring that each new staff member is provided with all the necessary resources and support in order to carry out their role with success.
Quality Care · Ensuring that all commitments outlined in this policy are monitored and measured in order to ensure that the induction process is being carried out. · Ensuring that all managers are trained in the induction process and are aware of the responsibilities. · Ensuring that all staff know what is expected of them in order to reduce the likelihood of underperformance. Resource Care · Effective induction reduced the risk of high turnover and subsequent recruitment costs as well as costs of managing underperformance.