Diversity and Inclusivity
We strive to ensure our environment is inclusive to everyone and welcome discussions regarding any adjustments that we can make to ensure everyone has a good learning experience with us. We have the following considerations:
Format of information
Information and the timetable is sent electronically prior to the placement to give student nurses time to read it and consider any questions. A paper copy is available on induction.
Induction is always face-to-face and gives the opportunity to discuss any of the information further and answer any questions
Information is available on the intranet so the ‘accessibility’ tab can be used changing the font, size and colour of text, read out the text or translate to other languages
Reasonable adjustments
Student nurses are emailed in advance to confirm if reasonable adjustments are required. This includes if they have access to a car to plan the timetable to accommodate as placement is across sites.
This gives an opportunity to share any Reasonable adjustment plans (RAPPS)
Online learning
Time is allocated at the beginning and end of the day so student nurses can chose where is best for them to learn (eg home using their own equipment, library, hospital)
Support at WUTH
There is support at WUTH from all cancer services staff as well as the following:
- Occupational Health
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing information, self help guides and training packages for staff and manager available via the staff wellbeing pages on the intranet
- https://www.wuth.nhs.uk/your-wuth/staff-health-and-wellbeing-resources/
- The Cheshire and Merseyside Resilience Hub (CMRH)
- NHS People Website offering learning, guides, support
- https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/bitesize/
- Staff Networks and groups student nurses can attend
- Disability webpage on the intranet
- Tracy Nolan, Freedom to Speak Up Guardian
- Chaplaincy Team