Guide · Healthcare & Medical Training · By the AutoScribble Team · Published 22 September 2026
Planning short whiteboard videos for healthcare staff induction
Short answer
Break your induction checklist into five to eight two-minute videos, each covering one thing a new starter must know in their first week — escalation, handover, infection prevention basics, where equipment lives, who to call. Base each script on your local policy text, have the policy owner approve it, and share the series before day one so face-to-face time goes on practice and questions.
Who this guide is for
Ward managers, practice educators, clinic managers and HR teams onboarding rotating or bank staff. It's part of our healthcare & medical training resources.
What you'll need
- Your induction checklist
- Local policy extracts for each topic
- Names or roles of policy owners for sign-off
Step by step
- 1
List what must be known on day one
Separate ‘must know before first shift’ from ‘learn over the first month’. Video the first list.
- 2
One topic per video
Two minutes each. Short videos are easier to update when a policy changes.
- 3
Draft from policy
Paste the relevant policy extract into each prompt so the video reflects local practice.
- 4
Approve and version
Record the policy version each video is based on.
- 5
Share before the first shift
Send links in the welcome email, then use face-to-face time for questions and practical orientation.
Illustrative induction series plan
| # | Video | Length | Source | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome and who's who | 90s | Ward handbook | Ward manager |
| 2 | Escalating a deteriorating patient | 2 min | Escalation policy | Practice educator |
| 3 | Handover structure | 2 min | Handover SOP | Practice educator |
| 4 | Infection prevention basics | 2 min | IPC policy | IPC lead |
| 5 | Where things are | 90s | Ward handbook | Ward manager |
| 6 | Raising a concern | 90s | Speaking-up policy | Freedom to Speak Up guardian |
Illustrative example written for this guide.
Copy the AutoScribble prompt
Complete prompt
Create a 2-minute landscape whiteboard video for new ward staff explaining [topic], using only the local policy extract below. Draw each step as a numbered stage, name the role to contact at each stage, keep a calm and supportive tone, and finish with where to find the full policy. [Paste policy extract here]
Common mistakes
- One long induction video nobody can update
- Generic content that doesn't match local practice
- No record of which policy version a video reflects
Review before publishing
- Steps match the current local policy
- Roles and contact routes are correct
- Policy owner has signed off
- Video lists where to find the full policy
Questions
Can we host the videos on our intranet?
Yes. Download the MP4s and upload them to your intranet or training platform, or share links.
Do the videos replace mandatory training?
No. They orient new staff; mandatory and practical training still happen as required.