Dress Code

When you are in a clinical area, you should be bare below the elbow, ensure the following: • Remove any wrist watches. • No jewellery is to be worn except for small studs and plain wedding bands with no stone details or engravings. • No Acrylic nails or nail polish. • Nails should be kept short and clean. Please also remember the following important points for infection prevention and control reasons:

• Ensure your hair is tied up o your collar. • Wear closed toe and wipeable shoes without high heels to protect you against spillages and tripping. • Do not wear your lanyard, use a clip to

secure to lapel or waist band. • Only change into and out of your uniform at the hospital. • Wash poloshirts at 60 degrees or alternatively wash it at 40 degrees then iron it.

Representing the Trust

• Please wear a volunteer polo top while on shift; this helps our patients, visitors and sta to identify you as part of our organisation. • Wear your ID badge at all times. • Do not wear tracksuit bottoms or torn jeans. • Personal hygiene is a must at all times.

• Do not chew gum when you are on shift.