Recruitment, rewards and compensation

All doctors

1. 49. When applying for posts, you must always be open and honest about your experience, qualifications and current employment status.
2. 50. When applying for and accepting posts, you must follow the guidance in Good Medical Practice² and in Taking up and ending appointments⁸, bearing in mind how your decisions may affect patient safety.  

Doctors with extra responsibilities

1. 51. If you have specific responsibility for recruitment, promotion or other staff rewards or compensation, you must make sure that the process is fair and transparent, and that decisions are based on objective criteria.
2. 52. You must make sure you have, and anyone you appoint to take part in these activities has, the skills and competence needed and the opportunity to undertake appropriate training, including in relation to equality, diversity and non-discrimination in employment matters.