Conduct, Capability for Health Practitioners

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Written by Assistant Director of Workforce

In order to comply with Maintaining High Professional Standards in the NHS (HSC 2003/12), the Trust has put in place this policy and procedure.

This policy and procedure applies to all doctors and dentists (referred to as the “practitioners”) employed by the Trust. These procedures supersede all previous Trust and Department of Health procedures including HC90(9), HC(82)13, HSC(94)49 and HM(61)112 in respect of their application to practitioners employed by the Trust. This policy forms part of Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Trust’s commitment to create a positive culture of respect for all individuals including staff, patients, their families and carers as well as community partners. The Trust’s values (the ‘4P’s’) are integral to all aspects of day-to-day life in the organisation and underpin the application of all our employment policies and procedures.

The right of appeal to the Secretary of State held by some employees under paragraph 190 of their Terms and Conditions of Service are also abolished and replaced by appeal rights contained in this procedure.

This policy and procedure provides guidance on the following:-