We wish it to be known that we do not tolerate bullying and harassment in any way, shape or form, and we are actively trying to affect a culture change where bullying and harassment is called out and any perpetrator faces consequences, achieving a harassment- and bullying-free Division.

Unfortunately, sometimes you may find yourself in need of support because you have been subjected to or witnessed harmful or discriminatory behaviour such as harassment, bullying or sexual misconduct.

The Division of Medicine takes this very seriously. Below is the reporting procedure.

DoM Procedure for Bullying

We fully support all those who come forward to report and recognise the personal and professional cost of being harassed.

To support our work in this, the department has pledged under the Zero Tolerance scheme run by UCLU and is trying to increase awareness of its existing policies on harassment, as well as encourage anyone to:

  1. step forward if they experience bullying or harassment
  2. speak up & report such behaviour. We particularly encourage senior staff to speak up and support their junior staff and students as there is an inherent power imbalance in academia. People experiencing bullying and harassment can feel too intimidated to self-report or fear for their career progression if they speak up. 

There are several points of contact for staff and students which are displayed on two different posters throughout the Division’s main buildings (the Rayne and the Royal Free Campus).

DoM Dignity Advisors

Below are the Dignity Advisers for the Faculty of Medical Sciences. They represent a confidential, impartial first point of contact who support colleagues with concerns about dignity at work. Please get in touch with them if you have any issues or concerns about bullying and harassment, discrimination etc:

 

Dignity Advisers can:

  • Offer confidential information on issues relating to harassment, bullying and equality
  • Listen to you without making any judgments about what you say
  • Help you to clarify your thoughts about what is happening
  • Explain the informal and formal procedures under the policy for the prevention of bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct
  • Help you to explore the various options available to you
  • Help you to explore other sources of support which may be available to you

 

Dignity Advisers cannot:

  • Tell you what you should do
  • Act as your advocate
  • Make decisions on whether bullying or harassment has taken place
  • Maintain confidentiality if they believe that there is a risk of harm to you or others

See further information and a list of Dignity Advisers across UCL

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Useful Resources

All these link to guidance on how to report sexual misconduct, including links to the Advice Service, UCL Human Resources, the Student Support and Wellbeing Team, the Metropolitan Police website and the Rape Crisis website. 

How to report sexual violence and harassment
UCL Full Stop campaign
Active Bystander Programme (students)
The UCLU policy on Zero Tolerance (students)

Contacts

Other resources