Employing staff
This advice describes the aspects that should be included in an employment contract and the rights of employees.
More about Employing staffRegardless of its size, every practice requires an effective HR function to manage its workforce, policies and compliance with employment law.
This advice describes the aspects that should be included in an employment contract and the rights of employees.
More about Employing staffThis advice will help you understand your responsibilities under anti-discrimination legislation in England, Scotland, Wales and in Northern Ireland.
More about Equality and diversity in the workplaceA motivated and enthusiastic team will benefit the practice. Performance management involves making sure team members contribute to the overall performance of the practice. It incorporates the continuous development of individuals and teams and managing behaviour to ensure that people behave in a way that fosters better working relationships.
More about Managing performance and appraisalsAdvice on the management process and your responsibilities towards your employees in the dental practice who are absent due to sickness.
More about Sickness absenceHow to identify and manage bullying, harassment and violence issues in the practice.
More about Bullying and harassmentAdvice on appropriate and fair procedures for handling disciplinary situations in the dental practice, including the formal written disciplinary procedure.
More about Disciplinary procedures and dismissalThis advice should help you understand your right to parental leave and pay and your professional and contractual obligations.
More about Dentist parental leave and payThis advice should help you understand your entitlement to NHS long-term sickness payments and how to protect your income.
More about Dentists long-term sickness and payThis advice is aimed at non-dentists who find themselves in the position of managing the practice of a dentist who has died or is too ill to work.
More about Death and serious illnessThis advice describes the implications of the TUPE regulations when a practice is sold and purchased, including the rights of existing staff.
More about Employment contracts, practice sales and TUPEThis advice describes the rights of employees who are pregnant or on statutory leave for parents.
More about Employee parental leave and rightsThis advice provides an overview of pay structures that you could consider alongside benefits that you might offer in the dental practice.
More about Employee pay and rewardsAny member of the team may, at some time, have a problem or concern about their work, working conditions or relationships with other colleagues. If they raise a problem or concern with you and request that it be addressed, it becomes a grievance.
More about Grievance at workThis advice will help you understand your responsibilities towards your employees if they are summoned for jury service or undertake public duties.
More about Jury service and public dutiesThis advice describes best practice in advertising for new staff, shortlisting and interviewing applicants, and pre-recruitment checks.
More about Recruiting staffThis advice explains the procedures for redundancy that you must follow to ensure fair decisions.
More about Redundancy