Nursing rotas. Shift up

Trusts may wish to consider more flexible, staggered daytime shifts, which accommodate married nurses--for instance, 9.30 am-3.30 pm on weekdays with longer hours at weekends/on nights to ensure that contractual requirements are met. For larger trusts, creche/nursery facilities may solve the problem. After-school clubs on site on a voluntary basis may also mean that more married women and unmarried women with children could more easily accommodate standard shifts. The tribunal decision seems to condone the provision of somewhat ad hoc training and supervision, whereas in professional practice continuous supervision and participation in professional developments are essential elements in the provision of safe, high-quality clinical practice.