1. Introduction
It is BrisDoc’s policy to recruit the best person with the right skills into the right job ensuring an excellent service is provided to patients.
In line with BrisDoc’s main business focus areas, we are committed to:
The purpose of this policy is to provide a standard and equitable framework for the recruitment and selection of staff at BrisDoc. BrisDoc’s process adheres to the NHS Employers Safer Recruitment Guidelines and complies with standards set out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
This recruitment process applies to two different groups of people, collectively referred to as ‘staff’, in order that the right people with the right skills are recruited into the right role:
- Employees – this specifically relates to team members who are ‘employed’ on a salaried basis (whether fixed term or permanently) and have a regular hours contract with BrisDoc. They are ‘employees’ as legally defined by the Employment Rights Act 1996 and have specific employment rights.
- Casual workers (also known as bank staff) – this specifically relates to team members who have an ‘engagement’ with BrisDoc rather than ‘employment’. This staff group have no obligation to provide or perform work and therefore have no employment rights.
All staff involved in the recruitment and selection process will have particular regard to best practice in recruitment and selection techniques and ensure equality of opportunity throughout the process.
BrisDoc has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are treated fairly and equitably, and to ensure that any appropriate current legislation is followed. In order to carry out this responsibility to the highest standard it is essential that recruitment practice is consistent and managed in the most effective and efficient manner.
Successful recruitment depends on attracting and appointing people with the most appropriate level of skills, abilities and qualifications who will identify with the values, aims and objectives of BrisDoc and see themselves as making a positive contribution towards delivering the company’s objectives.
For ease of use, this policy is structured to flow in the direction of a normal recruitment & selection process.