Code of conduct

All learners working in a healthcare setting are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and are expected to comply with the NMC (2018) The Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates. 

The Department of Health Sciences will either work in collaboration with Trust partners if on an apprenticeship route or select learners directly at the recruitment stage whom it believes will demonstrate appropriate attitudes and behaviour. Those learners are also expected to comply with their employers’ policies and procedures regarding behaviour and conduct at work. The Department’s curricula also have specific objectives for professional attitudes and behaviour, together with opportunities to facilitate learner achievement. Learners who fail to meet these standards will be offered advice and guidance. Learners who persistently display inappropriate professional attitudes and behaviour will not be allowed to continue on their programme. You should read the requirements laid down for Nursing and Midwifery Practitioners within the NMC Code (2018). Conduct that is seen to contravene the Code may give rise to concerns regarding your fitness to practise and ultimately have implications for your progression on the programme. 

Where the Code refers to ‘Patients’ this is inclusive of patients, service users, carers, family members, significant others and members of the public whom learners come into contact with as part of their course of education.