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P180 Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

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  • About This Course
  • Legislation

This course takes an in-depth look at sexual harassment in the workplace, specifically tailored for dental teams.

Aims

This course aims to educate dental team members about the various forms of sexual harassment, its impact on individuals and workplace culture, and the legal frameworks that protect employees.

Objectives

During this course you will be able to:

  • Define sexual harassment and understand its various forms, including quid pro quo and hostile work environment.
  • Identify the signs of sexual harassment and recognise inappropriate behaviour in the workplace.
  • Explain the legal framework surrounding sexual harassment, including relevant laws such as the Equality Act 2010, and understand the rights of employees and responsibilities of employers.
  • Discuss the emotional, psychological, and professional impacts of sexual harassment on individuals and workplace culture.
  • Outline the procedures for reporting harassment, including internal and external options, and the importance of documentation.
  • Demonstrate bystander intervention techniques and promote open communication among colleagues to foster a respectful workplace culture.
  • Develop strategies to create and maintain a safe and respectful work environment by encouraging training, education, and support within the dental team.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course the learner will gain an understanding of:

  • Articulate the definition of sexual harassment and distinguish between its various forms, such as quid pro quo and hostile work environment.
  • Recognise and identify signs of sexual harassment and describe examples of inappropriate behaviour in the workplace.
    Explain the key legal protections against sexual harassment, including the Equality Act 2010, and articulate the rights of employees and the obligations of employers.
  • Analyse the effects of sexual harassment on individuals' emotional and psychological well-being and the overall workplace culture, including its impact on productivity and employee retention.
  • Detail the steps for reporting harassment effectively, including the importance of documentation and the available internal and external resources for support.
  • Apply bystander intervention techniques in hypothetical scenarios to address inappropriate behaviour and promote a culture of respect within the dental team.
  • Propose actionable strategies to foster a safe and respectful work environment, including the implementation of ongoing training and the encouragement of open dialogue among team members.

GDC Development Outcomes

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Equality Act 2010

The Worker Protection Act (2024)

The EHRC (Equality and Human Rights Commission)

GDC

  • Principle 6: Working with colleagues in a way that is in patients best interests
  • Standard 6.1: Work effectively with your colleagues and contribute to good teamwork
  • Standard 6.6: Demonstrate effective management and leadership skills if you manage a team
  • Standard 6.1.2: You must treat colleagues fairly and with respect, in all situations and all forms of interaction and communication. You must not bully, harass, or unfairly discriminate against them
  • Principle 8: Raise concerns if patients are at risk
  • Standard 8.2: Act promptly if patients or colleagues are at risk and take measures to protect them
  • Standard 8.4: Make sure if you employ, manage or lead a team that there is an effective procedure in place for raising concerns, that the procedure is readily available to all staff and that it is followed at all times
  • Standard 8.2.3: Where possible, you should raise concerns first with your employer or manager. However it may not always be appropriate or possible to raise concerns with them, particularly if they are the source of your concern
  • Principle 9: Make sure your personal behaviour maintains patients' confidence in you and the dental profession
  • Standard 9.2: Protect patients and colleagues from risks posed by your health, conduct or performance
  • Standard 9.1.1: You must treat all team members, other colleagues and members of the public fairly, with dignity and in line with the law


CQC

  • Regulation 17: Good governance
  • Regulation 18: Staffing
  • Regulation 19: Fit and proper persons employed