Induction best practice
Examples of induction best practice
The resources in this section provide best practice induction examples and standards for managers to follow.
During an induction, it can be beneficial to give new staff an ‘induction buddy’. Pairing new staff with someone already settled into a similar role will provide reassurance that they have a named individual for guidance and information, as well as a friendly face. We would recommend you provide a clear brief to set out the role of the induction buddy and criteria for being one.
For workers new to the NHS, King’s Fund has provided helpful resources to help understand the NHS structure and processes. These include ‘The NHS explained: how the health system in England really works’ online course and funding flows in the NHS and how providers are regulated and commissioned. Visit the King’s Fund website to explore these resources.
When introducing new roles to an existing team it is important to remember the team will need inducting to the new role, as well as the new member of staff. Access the good practice guide on how to do this.
Examples of induction best practice
Use the resources below to help shape your induction programme.
HCSW Toolkit: Induction Standards
NHS Education for Scotland have developed and implemented a national approach and guidance to support and develop Healthcare Support Workers.
This includes posters and scenarios to show why these are important.
HCSW Toolkit: Workbooks for healthcare support workers and reviewers
A working document to support new healthcare support workers to meet the Mandatory Induction Standards as required by the Scottish Government, designed to help the healthcare support worker to reflect on how they are applying what they have learned through induction to their own job role, and to show how they meet the induction standards.
Department of Health NI: Induction and Development Pathway for Nursing Assistants
Induction and Development Pathway for Nursing Assistants - employed by HSC Trusts in Northern Ireland covers Role Induction and Work-based Induction.
Resources
ACAS: Guide to staff induction
Advice for employers on how to settle in a new employee once they have accepted a job offer.
This includes checklist on different stages (Before they start, first day, first week, first month and at 3 months, 6 months/probation, 12 months and next steps)
Mindtools: Integrating New Starters Effectively
Resources to support successful Inductions, in particular integrating new starters effectively.
This resource from Mindtools includes an induction worksheet template.