New Staff Induction Checklist

## New Staff Induction Checklist

### Before Start Date

- [ ] Contract issued and signed

- [ ] DBS check initiated

- [ ] Right to work documents verified

- [ ] IT access requested (EMIS/SystmOne, NHSmail, clinical systems)

- [ ] Uniform/ID badge ordered

- [ ] Rota and working pattern confirmed

- [ ] Buddy/mentor assigned

### Day One

- [ ] Welcome meeting with line manager and Practice Manager

- [ ] Tour of premises (including fire exits, first aid)

- [ ] Introduction to team

- [ ] Health & Safety briefing

- [ ] Confidentiality and data protection agreement signed

- [ ] Emergency procedures explained

### Week One

- [ ] Mandatory training enrolled (information governance, safeguarding, fire safety)

- [ ] Clinical system login tested and basic navigation covered

- [ ] Phone system training

- [ ] Patient registration process overview

- [ ] Appointment booking procedures

### First Month

- [ ] All mandatory training completed

- [ ] Shadowing completed with each relevant team member

- [ ] 1:1 check-in with line manager at 2 weeks and 4 weeks

### 3-Month Review

- [ ] Formal probationary review meeting

- [ ] Performance against objectives assessed

- [ ] Development needs identified

- [ ] Confirmation of employment (or extension of probation with clear plan)

**CQC note:** Keep signed induction records as evidence of staff training and competency.