Workplace Behaviour Champions
Workplace Behaviour Champions (WBC) are part of the RCOG improving workplace behaviours project to address undermining and bullying behaviour in the speciality.
Local Workplace Behaviour Champions
In Severn Deanery School of O & G the trainees have nominated a consultant in each hospital in the region to act as a local WBC, in addition to the regional WBC.
The role of the local WBC is to be a point of contact for obstetrics and gynaecology trainees for advice and support in relation to matters of unacceptable workplace behaviours.
Local WBCs are:
Regional Workplace Behaviour Champion
Mr Simon Grant, Consultant Obstetrician and specialist in Fetal Medicine at Southmead Hospital, has accepted the role of Severn RCOG Workplace Behaviour Champion. A description of the role can be found at https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/careers-training/workplace-workforce-issues/improving-workplace-behaviours-dealing-with-undermining/faqs/#q4
The Champion is a point of contact, usually after you’ve failed to resolve your problems locally. However, they are happy to speak to you informally for independent advice if you don’t have the confidence to raise an issue within your hospital. If you feel the bullying is so widespread and part of the culture that you can’t report it to anyone in your department, you can contact Human Resources or the Postgraduate Dean/Director of Medical Education for your hospital. The Champion can offer you support while you do this. The Champion will listen to you, record details about the issues and listen to your perspective. If you have any documentary evidence, such as emails, they might ask to see these. The process must be fair and transparent, and will reveal any problems that are present. Your report will be kept confidential and information will only be released with your consent.
Workplace Behaviour Champions (WBC) are part of the RCOG improving workplace behaviours project to address undermining and bullying behaviour in the speciality.
Local Workplace Behaviour Champions
In Severn Deanery School of O & G the trainees have nominated a consultant in each hospital in the region to act as a local WBC, in addition to the regional WBC.
The role of the local WBC is to be a point of contact for obstetrics and gynaecology trainees for advice and support in relation to matters of unacceptable workplace behaviours.
Local WBCs are:
- Bath Royal United Hospital - Claire Park
- University Hospitals Bristol - Sneha Basude
- Gloucester Royal Hospital - Maggie Arlidge
- North Bristol Hospital - Susie Hogg
- Great Western Hospital Swindon - Amy Keightley
- Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton - Adel Naguib
Regional Workplace Behaviour Champion
Mr Simon Grant, Consultant Obstetrician and specialist in Fetal Medicine at Southmead Hospital, has accepted the role of Severn RCOG Workplace Behaviour Champion. A description of the role can be found at https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/careers-training/workplace-workforce-issues/improving-workplace-behaviours-dealing-with-undermining/faqs/#q4
The Champion is a point of contact, usually after you’ve failed to resolve your problems locally. However, they are happy to speak to you informally for independent advice if you don’t have the confidence to raise an issue within your hospital. If you feel the bullying is so widespread and part of the culture that you can’t report it to anyone in your department, you can contact Human Resources or the Postgraduate Dean/Director of Medical Education for your hospital. The Champion can offer you support while you do this. The Champion will listen to you, record details about the issues and listen to your perspective. If you have any documentary evidence, such as emails, they might ask to see these. The process must be fair and transparent, and will reveal any problems that are present. Your report will be kept confidential and information will only be released with your consent.