All new staff receive an appraisal pack in their Staff Handbook detailing the scheme. Managers who will be undertaking staff appraisals will be fully trained to enable them to carry out this function. Investors in People Investors in People is a national standard. Accreditation is awarded to organisations that can demonstrate commitment to staff development and can show that systems are in place to enable this to take place. Open learning Facilities are available on site for opening learning.
Many areas have their own resource room.
This Room has a wide range of learning materials, including some of general interest such as tuition in languages, Routemaster and typing skills. Internet access is also available. Personal skills and other training A wide range of training initiatives is available to all levels of staff, as detailed in the Trust's Training Directory , which is available on every ward and in each department. The Management Development Department is committed to facilitating management development opportunities to enhance the Trust's capacity to deliver quality patient care. Preparing to be a Consultant SpR-Management Development Programme.