Uniform
When you start a new role, your line manager will make sure you receive the correct uniform if this is required for your job.
All staff who wear a uniform are required to wear the NHS Scotland national uniform. Failure to comply with this policy may lead to further action being taken under the Disciplinary Policy.
Staff who are issued with a uniform as part of their employment with the NHS are responsible for regularly checking that it remains in good condition. They should alert their line manager promptly when a replacement uniform is required. Where a replacement uniform is required, staff must exchange the uniform that is being replaced.
Where changing facilities are provided, staff must use them. Staff must not travel to and from work in uniform. Staff must change into uniform prior to commencing work and out of uniform before leaving the workplace. Where there are no changing facilities, staff are reminded of the risk of cross infection when wearing uniforms out of working hours and are required to change out of uniform as soon as possible after leaving the workplace. It is accepted that staff working in the community will wear their uniform while travelling between patients, while carrying out business on behalf of NHS Shetland, while purchasing petrol or purchasing their lunch. It is not acceptable for staff to wear their uniform whilst undertaking personal business e.g. shopping, banking etc. Uniforms will only be worn while on official NHS business