Your first day is nearly here: how exciting!
Whether you’re starting your first NHS role, returning after some time away, or starting a new chapter in your career, it’s completely understandable to feel a mix of emotions. You might be excited, a bit nervous or just curious – and that’s totally fine.
Remember that you got this role for a reason. No one expects you to know everything on day one and we actively encourage you to be curious and ask questions, and note things down if it helps. You’ve got time to settle in and there are people around to support you. You will receive lots of information, so focus on what’s most useful for now – you can come back to the rest later.
Introduce yourself to your new colleagues and team. We pride ourselves on our values of kindness, inclusivity and integrity and we want you to feel able to build relationships and learn more about the area you’re working in by getting to know your colleagues.
Dress code
Many roles have a uniform. If you haven’t received your uniform yet, your line manager will advise you on how to collect it on your first day, as part of your local induction.
If you don’t have a uniform, we ask that you choose clothing that maintains a professional image and inspires confidence, as well as ensuring a safe, healthy and hygienic environment.
A corporate welcome
When you join us, you’ll be invited to attend our corporate welcome. This is usually on your first day and is for all new starters joining us that day. Clinical colleagues will go on to complete clinical induction.
What you’ll need
To help you get ready for your first day and your corporate welcome, we’ll send three important emails to the email address you provided, once your corporate welcome date is confirmed. The emails will come from esht.corporate.welcome@nhs.net or esht.development@nhs.net.
- A request for a photo for your trust security ID card
- The corporate welcome programme, including a free parking slip for your first month.
- Your login details for MyLearn.org, where you’ll complete your mandatory and statutory training.
Your NHS ID card is more than just a badge, it’s an essential part of your working life. It helps you to:
- Access secure areas like wards, offices, and staff-only zones, as appropriate to your job role
- Display your name, job title, department, and a photo, so colleagues and patients know who you are
- Include your pronouns if you’d like – just let us know when submitting your photo
- Support site security by ensuring only authorised staff can enter restricted areas
- Log into systems and, in some areas, access printers or other equipment