SW11 Medical
Effective Date: 15 August 2025
Purpose: This policy prohibits modern slavery (including forced labor, human trafficking, servitude, compulsory labor) in our operations and supply chains, complying with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Scope: Applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers, and partners in healthcare services and recruitment
Commitments:
- Zero tolerance: Report suspicions via whistleblower hotline.
- Supply Chain: Audit high-risk suppliers (e.g., international agencies for nurses) annually.
- Training: Mandatory annual e-learning for all staff.
- Monitoring: KPIs include 100% supplier certification and zero incidents.
Responsibilities:
- Directors: Oversee compliance.
- Managers: Ensure training and audits.
- Employees: Report concerns.
Breach Consequences: Disciplinary action, contract termination.
Review: Annual by Board. Contact: compliance@sw11medical.uk
Ethical Recruitment Policy
SW11 Medical
Effective Date: 15 August 2025
Purpose: Ensures fair, ethical recruitment, preventing exploitation in domestic/international hiring (e.g., no fees for migrant endoscopy nurses).
Scope: All recruitment processes, including RM6380 framework placements.
Commitments:
- Employer-paid model: No worker fees for visas/training.
- Due Diligence: Screen agencies for ILO compliance; no forced labor.
- Vulnerable Workers: Special protections for migrants (e.g., fair contracts for £400/day nurses).
- KPIs: 100% ethical sourcing certification.
Processes:
- Advertising: Transparent, non-discriminatory.
- Interviews: Safe environments.
- Monitoring: Post-placement checks for 6 months.
Breach: Immediate termination of process/supplier.
Review: Annual. Contact: compliance@sw11medical.uk
Supplier Code of Conduct
SW11 Medical
Effective Date: 15 August 2025
Purpose: Sets standards for suppliers to prevent modern slavery in our supply chains (e.g., agencies for locum consultants at £1,200/day).
Requirements:
- Comply with Modern Slavery Act 2015 and ILO conventions.
- No forced/child labor; fair wages for all workers (e.g., nurses).
- Annual self-certification and audits (we reserve rights).
- Report risks (e.g., in international sourcing).
Consequences: Breach leads to termination and potential reporting to authorities.
Review: Annual. Contact: compliance@sw11medical.uk