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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust recognises that supervision is a core component of best practice that supports staff in developing skills and competencies and maintaining practice standards

The benefits and contribution that assistance dogs, therapy and pet animals offer in enhancing the quality of life and care experience is well documented, especially in mental health. In certain circumstances, animal visits to ward and clinical areas may be allowed if a thorough risk assessment has been undertaken and any identified risks are managed appropriately, as such visits have been shown to have numerous psychological and physical benefits which may outweigh the infection control issues.

The aim of the process outlined in this document is that all members of the Board of Directors, the Executive Team and their Direct Reports have been subject to relevant the Fit and Proper Persons Test on an annual basis.

WORKFORCE SHARING (MOBILISING COLLEAGUES) IS IN ESSENCE MOVING COLLEAGUES FROM ONE AREA TO ANOTHER. EFFECTIVE WORKFORCE SHARING (MOBILISING COLLEAGUES) ENSURES APPROPRIATE LEVELS OF COLLEAGUES ARE AVAILABLE TO DELIVER SAFE, HIGH-QUALITY CARE TO PATIENTS AND SERVICE USERS. WORKFORCE SHARING CAN BE NECESSARY FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS FOR EXAMPLE STAFFING SHORT FALLS AND DURING BUSINESS CONTINUITY.

THIS DOCUMENT SETS OUT TRUST POLICY AND PROCEDURE IN RELATION TO A COLLEAGUE’S CONDUCT. THE TRUST EXPECTS ALL COLLEAGUES TO MEET HIGH STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT COLLEAGUES UNDERSTAND THEIR OBLIGATIONS AND RIGHTS REGARDING THIS ASPECT OF EMPLOYMENT.

To ensure that a thorough and consistently high standard is applied to the assessment of clinical risk in order that the risks identified can be managed effectively and safely.