Failure to give detailed consideration to suspension or exclusion of NHS staff and possible alternatives could result in claims for constructive dismissal or costly applications for injunctions being brought by the employee to prevent the suspension from taking effect. 

Under Maintaining High Professional Standards in the Modern NHS, exclusion should be used only in exceptional circumstances and alternatives should always be considered (for example, amending or restricting the practitioner's clinical duties). 

• Staff suspension or exclusion in the NHS - considering other options Tina Elliott of Capsticks looks at the risks involved in suspending or excluding NHS staff from work. 

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Legal Q&A: Suspensions Guy Guinan, employment partner at Haliwells, advises on the importance of taking into account all circumstances before considering suspension as part of disciplinary action. 

Letter suspending an employee pending a disciplinary investigation From XpertHR's model policies and documents service. 

Disciplinary rules and procedures and Grievance procedures Entries from XpertHR's employment law reference manual.