>Ah but what do you do when the SHO rings in sick 20 minutes before they are
>due on shift.
Danny McGeehan

--> My choice would be to refer this SHO to what was discussed in their
initial induction to the job. This, of course, would require something to be
inserted about this into the induction, as well as about other "similar"
issues. Here are some useful induction bits (number 2 in particular works
VERY WELL):

1. Please be aware that one of the main categories in your appraisal
documents is "XXX" (whatever section you have for this). Here, along with
punctuality, health status, etc, we will record any occasions when you
called in sick within X time of your shift starting. We will also record,
should you volunteer this information and request for it to be recorded, the
specific medical reason for the late cancellation...

2. Please note that SHO teaching in this department is mainly through
hands-on experience. For those interested, we do include some formal
classroom sessions (schedule enclosed) during paid work time. During any
hours marked on your schedule for formal teaching you are paid to be working
and thus will be expected to be on the shop floor and seeing patients for
your education and their care, OR you may elect to attend the formal
teaching session instead, where a note of those present will be kept. If you
do intend to attend a formal teaching session instead of working, please
inform the secretary and this will be recorded. You may choose to arrive
late to the teaching session so long as you are present on the shop floor
and working during the time between the start of the session and the time
you arrive to it. You may elect to apply for annual leave, should you wish
to miss a teaching session and this application will be dealt with as for a
normal shift.