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Infant Feeding Policy (exp Oct 25) CLP076 | 393KB PDF | The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all staff at Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust (NHFT) understand their role and responsibilities in supporting expectant mothers and all mothers and their partners to feed and care for their baby in ways which support optimum health and well-being. | 06 Nov 2024 |
Junior Doctors Duty On Call Policy (exp Mar 25) CLP005 | 466KB PDF | This policy sets on the processes and expectations of junior doctors in relation to their on-call arrangements and out of hours cover for urgent clinical requirements. | 16 May 2025 |
Lone working SOP v2 (exp Jan 27) CSOP12 | 151KB PDF | To determine a standardised procedure for therapy staff to follow when working alone in community rehabilitation hospital settings | 06 Nov 2024 |
Long Term Segregation (exp Dec 26) CLP080 | 380KB PDF | The aims of the policy is to ensure that clinical staff working within all inpatient areas of the Trust have clear direction and guidance on the use of longer term segregation and work within the Mental Health Act. | 06 Nov 2024 |
Making Reasonable Adjustments for Children v1 exp Apr 26 CLP088.pdf | 244KB PDF | This policy sets out the expectations from the Trust for NHFT Children’s Services to provide reasonable adjustments that ensure services are available and accessible for the wide population regardless of individual constraints relating to their diagnosed or suspected needs. | 06 Nov 2024 |
Management of Suspected Illicit Substances and Alcohol by Service Users-Visitors in Acute Inpatient Areas (exp Oct 26) CLP051 | 332KB PDF | This policy outlines the response of staff should alcohol or illicit substances be found or suspected in acute inpatient areas. | 06 Nov 2024 |
Management of Waiting Times for Referrals to Services Policy (exp Aug 2026) CLP032 | 551KB PDF | The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all staff working for the Trust regardless of their role is aware of their contractual obligations including the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of their service. | 06 Nov 2024 |
Managing Transfers of Clinical Care from Children YP Gender Identity Services CSOP19 exp Dec 26.pdf | 471KB PDF | This SOP is designed to support service users and staff in understanding the process to be followed when undertaking a transfer of care from the Children and YP Gender Identity Service, to NHFT’s Gender Identity Service | 06 Nov 2024 |
Medical Devices Management Policy v5.1 exp Oct 26 CLP009 | 714KB PDF | This policy sets out to establish a framework for the management of medical devices owned and utilised by staff working for and on behalf of Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT). | 06 Nov 2024 |
Mental Health Act 1983 Policy (exp Feb 26) CLP020 | 372KB PDF | The Act provides the legal framework and safeguards for providing care and treatment to individuals suffering from mental disorder and the associated Code of Practice and Reference Guide provide the detailed guidance on how to apply the Act in day to day practice. | 06 Nov 2024 |
Mental Health Act 1983, Section 17, Leave of Absence (Review Aug 25) CLP025 | 386KB PDF | This policy is designed to provide staff with sufficient guidance to ensure effective compliance when authorising leave to detained patients in accordance with section 17 MHA and Code of Practice. | 06 Nov 2024 |
Mental Health Act Section 136 Multi-Agency Policy v4 (exp Feb 28) CLP012 | 323KB PDF | The section 136 process is a multi-agency approach involving police, ambulance, health and social services. | 16 May 2025 |
MHA Section 18 Absent Without Leave Policy (exp Aug 25) CLP028 | 603KB PDF | This policy is designed to provide guidance in dealing with patients who are absent without leave. | 06 Nov 2024 |
National Recommendations Policy (exp Jul 26) CLP027 | 493KB PDF | The purpose of this Policy is to detail the processes that the Trust has in place for the management of the National Confidential Enquiries | 07 Nov 2024 |
NHFT involvement guidelines (exp Jun 25) CLPg068 | 119KB PDF | This document outlines involvement guidelines. | 16 May 2025 |
Non-Concordance with Care and Treatment Plans (exp Aug 25) CLP024 | 305KB PDF | This document provides guidance where there is non-concordance between the service user and the care team about their care and treatment. | 06 Nov 2024 |
Nurse Verification of Death Protocol (exp Feb 26) CLPr009 | 1010KB PDF | This protocol is designed to provide guidance to RN’s regarding the conditions which apply, and competency required to undertake Registered Nurse Verification of Expected Adult Death. | 06 Nov 2024 |
Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist Initiation of DNACPR discussions Protocol (exp May 25) CLPr046 | 273KB PDF | This protocol will explain and support the education and training of Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialists (PCCNS) within NHFT to enable them to confidently and competently, undertake discussions, decision-making and mental capacity assessments relating to resuscitation, alongside completing associated documentation to include signing of the countywide DNACPR form. | 16 May 2025 |
Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) Protocol (exp Oct 25) CLPr004 | 277KB PDF | This protocol is designed to help staff understand the role of PALS and how it supports other services. | 06 Nov 2024 |
Peripheral Cannulation Procedure (exp Jun 25) CLPr042 | 323KB PDF | The document describes how clinicians will prepare for and carry out the insertion of a peripheral cannula and Midlines in readiness for intravenous drug therapy in adults. | 10 Apr 2025 |