Download the Induction Checklist here
Corporate Induction
The Corporate Induction provides an overview of our culture, values, and behaviours at BrisDoc. New starters will gain an understanding of ‘who we are, what we do, and how we do it’. The session also covers:
- Our history and services
- Co-owner benefits
- Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
- The Wellbeing Hub
- Development Hub
- The Co-Owners Council
- BrisDoc Community Fund
- Shine
- The New Starter Hub and where to find resources
- Information Governance and IT security
- How to submit concerns, feedback, and suggestions
All local and service aspects of induction as detailed below should be carried out by Managers.
- Ensure New Starter has attended or is booked onto attend a corporate induction session
- If New Starter has not yet attended a corporate induction, go through corporate induction checklist as a brief overview with them.
Local Induction
Service Overview
Introduction to Service (using local service handbook if applicable)
Points to be covered:
- Line Manager / Team Manager structure and contact details
- Annual Leave including restrictive periods
- Sickness procedure
- Rota cover, including Bank Holidays, Netmaster requests, Additional hours
- Pay structure
- Code of conduct (to be issued)
- Social media policy (to be issued)
- Mobile phone usage
For IUC operational staff- Role Handbook
- To be issued. Explain the most up to date version can be found on Radar and staff member is responsible for remaining up to date with changes within their role.
Staff Log-ins
Check have received and provide induction on:
- NHS mail (add to distribution lists)
- Rotamaster self-service
- National Skills Academy
- E-LfH platform for IG
- Radar / GP Team Net
- Brisdoc weblinks
- Adastra
- EMIS – for Practices to be set locally by IT.
- Any other service specific platforms.
Refreshments / Facilities
- Toilets, Lockers, Cloakroom
- Door codes, alarms, gates, car parking
Smart & ID Cards and Policy
- Check / issue SMART and ID cards received by individual (as necessary)
- Issue SMART card policy.
Visitors Policy
- Procedures relating to visitors explained
Other relevant policies
- Inform individual to read relevant policies to their role by the end of month 1
Training
Statutory and mandatory training
- Explain timeframes for completing statutory and mandatory training during the induction period, including Service specific timelines
- All statutory and mandatory e-learning is completed on the Development Hub
- Review Training Matrix for their role and explain how to book or book onto face to face training sessions that may be required i.e. BLS, Customer Service, Safeguarding -for clinical staff
PDR
- Explain the PDR process within probationary period and thereafter.
- Discuss / Agree initial objectives for the role.
Training Shifts (if appropriate)
- Agree dates for training / shadow shifts (if appropriate).
- Confirm date for new starter to commence default shifts and check Workforce know start date (for setting up on Payroll)
Health & Safety, Fire Safety, Manual Handling & Reporting
Health & Safety
- Location of First Aid Kit and H&S poster
- Service H&S Lead details given
- Display Screen Equipment & rest breaks explained.
- Risk assessment of work station undertaken
- Location of Accident Book and reporting procedures
- RIDDOR – Reporting of injuries, disease or dangerous occurrence regulations.
- COSHH – Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Personal safety
- Lone working / personal safety policy / panic alarms explained and shown
Fire Safety
- Location of Fire Alarms, Fire Exits, Assembly points, Fire Extinguishers shown – must be at each relevant site
- Evacuation procedure explained.
- Informed of who Fire Wardens are.
Incident reporting
- How to report incidents/near misses/errors
New Starter Reviews
Book dates for:
- Month 1 touchpoint
- Month 3 touchpoint
- Month 6 Probation review
You can find touchpoint template documents here: New Starter Checklists – Radar