Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Malta
UNIFORM POLICY
For the duration of your course you are expected to comply with the following
regulations. Failure to do so may result in action being taken against you.
GENERAL POINTS:
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Students are NOT to travel to and from work in uniform.
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Wash uniforms separately with care.
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Students are responsible for obtaining the required uniform, which may be
ordered at the beginning of the course. Additional uniforms may be ordered at
the beginning of each academic year.
STUDENT RADIOGRAPHER UNIFORM:
All students must wear the FHS approved colour and style of uniform. Cardigans
should only be worn between hospital departments, and should NOT be worn when
attending to patient/client care.
Plain coloured socks should be worn to blend in with the uniform e.g. black or grey.
Bright coloured and patterned socks are NOT permitted.
A bare below elbow policy is strictly to be followed for infection control purposes.
SHOES:
Only regulation shoes recommended by FHS are to be worn for clinical placements.
Shoes should be black, and flat with low heeled support. Shoes should be closed at the
toe, preferably lace ups offering support to the bridge and upper part of the foot.
Open-toed sandals, slippers, clogs, heavy boots and trainers are NOT permitted.
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HAIR:
Hair should be kept clean, neat and off the collar. Long hair (both males and females)
should be tied back securely away from face by navy blue or black ribbons/hair
clips/bands. Long hair (below collar length) should be pinned in a bun to prevent
loose hair from contaminating areas and becoming caught in equipment. A pony tail
may be worn PROVIDED the hair when pinned back does not reach collar length.
NAILS:
Nails should be kept short, clean, neatly trimmed and free from nail polish.
JEWELLERY:
The ONLY jewellery permitted whilst on clinical placement is one pair of gold stud
earrings and a wedding ring. Hooped earrings, necklaces, bracelets and other rings
will be confiscated and locked away in a safe within the FHS.
The FHS does not accept liability for loss or theft of any personal items of
jewellery that are considered regulation or non-regulation; or for personal
injury that may be caused through the wearing of non-regulation jewellery in the
clinical area.
ACCOUTREMENTS:
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Name badges must be worn at all times
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TLD badges must be worn at all times
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One black and one blue ball pen and a notebook should be carried at ALL times
PUNCTUALITY:
Students are expected to be punctual in the clinical area when reporting for duty. In
the clinical area, students must report to the radiographer in charge when attending for
duty. Serious episodes of poor time keeping and absence may result in action being
taken against the student.
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ATTENDANCE:
All students are required to attend the full complement (100%) of designated study
units/modules. Students who have not attained the requisite number of lecture/clinical
hours may have to repeat the unit/module. Students must complete the required
number of theoretical and clinical hours as specified in the University Regulations
Handbook.
While on clinical placement, if unable to report for duty due to sickness or family
emergency, the Department of Radiography (FHS) should immediately be informed.
Absences due to illness should be substantiated by a medical certificate from the
family General Practitioner. (National Insurance Certificates are not acceptable).
Duty rosters for clinical placements are carefully drawn up by Clinical co-ordinator,
FHS and the Manager, Radiography/Radiotherapy Services. During the academic
semesters, students should not expect flexibility in the roster to accommodate their
personal lives. The Clinical co-ordinator is responsible for agreeing to alterations in
the roster and should be consulted well in advance.
N.B. Students are referred to the University General Undergraduate Awards
Regulations (2004) paragraph 40 and paragraph 53(3).
SMOKING:
Smoking is not permitted in clinical areas or hospital grounds. Students are reminded
that the smell of cigarettes or tobacco smoke lingers on the breath and clothing and is
offensive to sick patients/clients and to non-smokers. It also undermines the role of
the health professional as a role model and health educator. Strong smelling perfumes
and deodorants should also be avoided.
EATING ON DUTY:
When in uniform, eating and drinking is ONLY permitted in designated areas.
MOBILE PHONES:
The use of mobile phones in the clinical area is strictly prohibited as these may
interfere with electronic equipment causing distress to patients.
All students are therefore requested to ensure that mobile phones are switched off
during clinical placements.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY
WILL NECESSITATE DISCIPLINARY ACTION
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