ABSTRACT
The legislation regarding the employment of staff is complex and changes more often than David Beckham’s hairstyle. Produce a job description with the required skills and competencies including hours, details of role, required computer and communication skills and any other ancillary competencies such as book keeping, advertising or support for clinical work. The employee should be provided with a written statement of the terms and conditions within 13 weeks of the commencement of the employment. Disciplinary action should occur only infrequently and the procedure is designed to ensure that there is fair and prompt action. The aim is to bring about improvement through guidance, training and encouragement.
