Code Of Conduct 2025

Question 1

What MUST be done under Principle 1 - Respect?

Answer 1

• respect individuals regardless of background
• respect diversity, promote inclusion and avoid bias
• treat individuals with compassion
• maintain the dignity of human life
• prioritise individuals health and wellbeing
• gain informed consent and document it before carrying out care
• uphold an individual’s human rights
• prioritise the safety of individuals receiving care, including raising safety concerns

Question 2

What MUST be done under Principle 2: Accountability?

Answer 2

• comply with the Code and other relevant NMBI guidance
  documents
• work within and keep up to date with the law, regulations and
  PPPGs relevant to your practice
• be accountable for your own decisions, actions, omissions, and related outcomes
• accept responsibility for errors and learn from them
• act immediately and report any error, unsafe behaviour or unethical conduct, whether or not harm has occurred
• comply with policies relating to open disclosure
• act as an advocate on behalf of individuals
• act as an advocate for the vulnerable, challenge poor practice, and discriminatory attitudes and behaviour relating to care

Question 3

What MUST be done under Principle 3: Competency?

Answer 3

• be competent to practise safely within your scope of practice
• make sure that your knowledge, skills and performance are of a
  high standard and up to date
• regularly take part in appropriate continuing professional development
• practise only in areas in which you have relevant knowledge, skills, competence and experience
• acknowledge any limitations within your scope of practice and take measures to address them
• participate in and advocate for improving the quality of your practice

Question 4

What MUST be done under Principle 4: Trust?

Answer 4

• act with honesty and trustworthiness in interactions with individuals and colleagues
• behave in a way that supports and strengthens the public’s trust and confidence in the integrity of the professions
• provide honest, accurate and balanced information based on the best available evidence
• be aware that confidentiality covers all forms of record management

Question 5

What MUST be done under Principle 5: Collaboration?

Answer 5

• communicate sensitively, effectively, honestly and appropriately
• communicate clearly and effectively with members of the team
• treat colleagues with respect in a professional, collaborative and cooperative manner
• deal with differences of professional opinion by discussion and
  informed debate
• promote professional relationships with individuals and members of the healthcare team by managing and resolving conflict through negotiation or
  consensus
• if needed, refer or transfer an individual’s care to the appropriate
  healthcare team for further treatment promptly to maintain continuity of care and always get the individual’s consent first
• complete records at the time of, or as soon as possible after providing care
• make sure that all paper or electronic records are clearly
  documented and include your name, the date and time of the
  entry, and your signature or log entry with your NMBI PIN number
• take immediate and appropriate action if you are aware that someone has not completed records correctly
• cooperate with audits of training records or other relevant audits
• collect, store and use records according to data protection law

Question 6

What MUST be done under Principle 6: Leadership?

Answer 6

• uphold and promote high standards of evidenced based care
• be aware of how your behaviour can affect and influence the behaviour of other individuals
• support colleagues to follow the principles of the Code
• stop unsafe, incompetent, unethical or unlawful practice
• promote person-centred care
• manage time, staff, and resources efficiently, considering environmental, social and economic factors
• take all reasonable steps to protect team members you are responsible for from harm
• take all reasonable steps to protect team members you are responsible for from unwarranted treatment after a concern is raised
• teach, supervise and assess students fairly and respectfully using approved criteria
• support and encourage students and colleagues, to help them develop their knowledge, skills and competence
• provide constructive and timely feedback in your assessment of students
• promote good professional behaviour for students, newly qualified practitioners and team members