Conduct

The purpose of the Conduct policy is to provide a process to ensure that concerns about standards of conduct, inappropriate behaviour or wilful misconduct are managed in a fair, consistent and timely manner.

From 1st March 2020, a revised Once for Scotland Workforce Policy for Conduct has been introduced for use by all NHSScotland Boards.  Please refer to the NHSScotland Workforce Policies website to access this along with supporting documentation and templates.

If the Conduct process had been instigated prior to the 1st March 2020 please contact HR for advice as to whether the existing Board policy or the revised Once for Scotland policy should be used.

National Services Scotland

From 1st March 2020, a revised Once for Scotland Workforce Policy for Conduct has been introduced for use by all NHSScotland Boards.  Please refer to the NHSScotland Workforce Policies website to access this along with supporting documentation and templates.

If the Conduct process had been instigated prior to the 1st March 2020 please contact HR for advice as to whether the existing NSS policy or the Once for Scotland policy should be used.

NHS 24

NHS 24's provides guidance to staff and managers on how to ensure that actions and behaviour are consistent with both NHS 24’s values and the high standards of conduct required to maintain public confidence in the work of NHS 24. 

From 1st March 2020, a revised Once for Scotland Workforce Policy for Conduct has been introduced for use by all NHSScotland Boards. 

If the conduct process has been instigated prior to the 1st March, please refer to the existing Board policy below.  If this is a new case after 1st March, then you should refer to the NHSScotland Workforce Policies website to view the new national policy and supporting documentation.

NHS Education for Scotland

High standards of corporate and personal conduct have been a requirement throughout the NHS since its inception and are based on the recognition that patients come first.  All members of NES staff who commit NHS resources directly or indirectly must be impartial and honest in their conduct of business, and all employees must remain beyond suspicion. 

From 1st March 2020, a revised Once for Scotland Workforce Policy for Conduct has been introduced for use by all NHSScotland Boards. 

If the conduct process has been instigated prior to the 1st March, please refer to the existing Board policy below.  If this is a new case after 1st March, then you should refer to the NHSScotland Workforce Policies website to view the new national policy and supporting documentation.

Public Health Scotland

This process is to promote safe working practices and provide a framework for conduct at work.

From 1st March 2020, a revised Once for Scotland Workforce Policy for Conduct has been introduced for use by all NHSScotland Boards. 

If the conduct process has been instigated prior to the 1st March, please refer to the existing Board policy below.  If this is a new case after 1st March, then you should refer to the NHSScotland Workforce Policies website to view the new national policy and supporting documentation. 

If you have been advised that the existing Board policy applies then please refer to the option below that best describes your circumstances to ensure you refer to the correct information. This is because from 1st April 2020 Public Health Scotland will bring together staff previously employed by NSS and NHS Health Scotland alongside new PHS employees, meaning different routes for staff to access HR information. 
 
• I have TUPE transferred from NHS Health Scotland into Public Health Scotland – all information is contained in the tabs below identified as Health Scotland
• I have TUPE transferred from NSS to Public Health Scotland – please select the National Services Scotland tab above to access all information.
• I am an employee in Public Health Scotland – please select the National Service Scotland tab to access all information.

The State Hospital

It is the aim of The State Hospitals Board for Scotland to ensure that all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner.  Employees are expected to adhere to acceptable standards of conduct in the course of their employment. 

From 1st March 2020, a revised Once for Scotland Workforce Policy for Conduct has been introduced for use by all NHSScotland Boards. 

To view the new national policy and supporting documentation please visit this link - NHSScotland Workforce Policies website