RPS Code Of Conduct Flashcards
(16 cards)
The Code of Conduct for members of the RPS has been reproduced below and is available online in
Appendix A of the RPS regulations www.rpharms.com
Assembly may create, and from time to time amend or rescind, a Code of Conduct to be observed by all members of the Society. Breaches of the Code may, upon proper investigation under the process set out in the appropriate Regulations, lead to…
A Conduct Panel hearing which may, in turn, depending on the nature of the breach, ultimately lead to expulsion from the Society.
Being a member of the RPS is a mark of professionalism and members, as ambassadors of the Society, should do nothing that…
might detract from the high standing of the profession. This includes any aspect of a member’s personal conduct which could have a negative impact upon the profession.
On admission to, and annually on renewal of membership, all members must therefore:
1) Be in good standing professionally, including with the Society and any other professional body or regulator of which they are a member or registrant
2) Conduct themselves in a manner that upholds and enhances the reputation of the Society
3) Further the interests of and maintain the dignity and welfare of the Society and the profession
4) Exercise their professional skills and judgement to the best of their ability, discharge their professional responsibilities with integrity and do all in their power to ensure that their professional activities do not put the health and safety of others at risk
5) When called upon to give a professional opinion, do so with objectivity and reliability
6) Be truthful and honest in dealings with clients, colleagues, other professionals and all they come into contact with in the course of their duties
7) Never engage in any activity that will impair the dignity, reputation or welfare of the Society, fellow members or their profession
8) Never knowingly engage in any corrupt or unethical practice
9) Not implicate the Society, through direct reference or use of membership status, in any statement that may be construed as defamatory, discriminatory, libellous, offensive, slanderous, subversive or otherwise damaging to the Society
10) If convicted of a criminal or civil offence anywhere in the world inform the Society promptly, and provide such information concerning the conviction as the Institution may require. NB this does not included Fixed Penalty Notice offences.
11) Observe the Policies of the Society
12) Comply with the Society’s Regulations and all applicable laws
Conduct: If a member generally becomes aware of, or has reasonable grounds for believing, that another member is engaged in or has engaged in conduct which is in breach of the Regulations and/or Code of Conduct of the Society, they shall…
Inform the Society in writing of that belief, but shall not maliciously or recklessly injure or attempt to injure, directly or indirectly, the reputation, practice, employment or livelihood of another member.
Complaints about the opinions expressed by a member or content shared by a member publicly on a social media platform should…
Be reported to the social media platform directly or, where relevant, to the police.
RPS will not routinely take action to undermine any Members right to challenge and/or criticise any action of RPS. RPS will only consider complaints about such content under the Conduct Scheme where…
the member is holding themselves out as a representative of RPS on such a platform or where at the reasonable discretion of the CEO the content may infringe common standards of decency or place an individual at risk of harm in which case the complaint may be dealt with under the Conduct Scheme. Fellows are held to the same standard as ordinary members in this respect.
Complaints about the professional practice, performance or conduct of a member should…
Be referred to the General Pharmaceutical Council, and any action by the Society shall be postponed until the outcome of the Council’s proceedings is known.
If the complaint is summarily dismissed by the General Pharmaceutical Council, will the procedures set out in the Conduct Scheme for Members be followed?
Yes
What happens if the complaint is the subject of proceedings before a court or other regulatory authority?
Any action by the Society shall be postponed until the outcome of those proceedings is known, but is not obliged to do so. The Society is entitled to conduct its own investigations and implement its own decisions in accordance with the Society’s Regulations and conduct procedures independently from the General Pharmaceutical Council, courts or any other authority.
In exceptional circumstances, the Society may take action in advance of a decision of a court or regulatory authority, in which case…
The complaint shall be referred to the Chairman of the Membership Committee, and the procedures set out in the Conduct Scheme for Members will be followed.
The Society aims to create an environment which respects the dignity of all individuals, does this include individuals who are Members, members or employees, those who provide services to the Society or conduct business on behalf of the Society or who come into contact with anyone connected to the Society?
including but not limited to individuals who are Members, members or employees, etc.
Can Bullying, harassment, or victimisation of any be tolerated?
No
What is bullying?
Bullying is offensive, intimidating, malicious or insulting behaviour, and/or misuse or an abuse or misuse of power that is meant to undermine, humiliate or injure the person on the receiving end.
What is harrasment?
Harassment is any unwanted physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct which has the purpose of violating another person’s dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for another person, or is reasonably considered by that person to have the effect of violating their dignity or creating such an environment, even if this effect was not intended by the person responsible for the conduct. A single incident or a pattern of multiple incidents of this type of behaviour can amount to harassment and/ or bullying. It also includes treating someone less favourably because they have submitted or refused to submit to such behaviour in the past.
Any of these behaviours will always be viewed extremely seriously and may result in…
May result in disciplinary action being taken including, or where appropriate, summary dismissal, removal from office, termination of a contract to provide services or membership of the Society.
