Understanding sexual misconduct in the workplace

Last updated Monday 4th November 2024

This elearning session is for all colleagues working and/or learning in the NHS including volunteers, students, and bank, and agency contracted staff. By the end of this session, you should be able to:

  • identify and recognise the types of sexual misconduct in the workplace
  • understand the impacts that trauma can have and how this can affect people who have experienced sexual misconduct
  • understand how to have a trauma-informed conversation and know how to support someone if they tell you they have experienced sexual misconduct
  • maintain confidentiality, respect professional boundaries and look after your own wellbeing when someone tells you about sexual misconduct they have experienced