It is important that staff at all levels and disciplines including students, portray a positive and professional image and act as professional role models for patients and visitors. It is also important that any clothing or accessories worn by students do not cause offence to patients, visitors or colleagues i.e. t-shirts with inappropriate logos, excess cleavage on view etc. All clinical staff should be ‘bare below the elbows’ when carrying out clinical duties with direct patient contact, this includes ward rounds. All staff are required to adhere to this policy when entering clinical areas. The following contains key infection control elements that are compulsory.
Key requirements are:
- No White Coats
- Neck ties, if worn, must be removed or tucked in (other than bow ties) when delivering direct patient care.
- Ideally wear short sleeved shirts or roll sleeves up above the elbow when delivering any hands on care. Cardigans, jumpers, sweatshirts etc. must be removed prior to any clinical activity and patient contact.
- Do not wear any hand jewellery/wristwatch apart from a plain wedding band (if desired/ appropriate).Denim/Jeans are not permitted
- Students must wear Identity badges at all times
Acceptable for work wear:
- Skirts and dress.
- Smart but casual trousers/city shorts - not denim. V neck or round neck jumper.
- Low heeled/ flat shoes.
- Short or long-sleeved shirts/blouses or polo shirts