All Staff wellbeing articles – Page 45
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NewsHospital chain unfairly dismissed director in restructure
A hospital group unfairly dismissed a senior manager as it restructured staff across three trusts, a tribunal has ruled.
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NewsNHS needs 'more nuanced approach' to immigration
The government’s immigration white paper does not provide a long-term solution to the NHS’ workforce needs, NHS Employers has warned.
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NewsWorkload and lack of expertise hitting safety, says CQC
Workload pressures, a confusing national structure, and lack of training are preventing patient safety from being prioritised in the NHS, the chief inspector of hospitals has warned.
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HSJ LocalPatient safety fears prompt no confidence vote at trust
Unions at United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust have passed a ‘no confidence vote’ in its senior management because of patient safety concerns.
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HSJ InteractiveProtecting time for guardians is vital
Dr Henrietta Hughes on why it’s essential to give people the time and space to speak up and also to be listened to
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NewsExperts share insight into how to help staff with financial wellbeing
Watch HSJ’s free webinar: How can NHS organisations support the financial wellbeing of employees?
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CommentTake volunteering seriously
Shilpa Ross on new research that shows how volunteers take the pressure off frontline staff and provide an additional human touch to patients
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CommentCompassionate leadership is not optional
Suzie Bailey gives her response to Matt Hancock’s comments on the right leadership culture in the NHS
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HSJ LocalLeaked email: Manager warned overnight service was unsafe
A manager warned that a GP out of hours provider was “unsafe” after just two doctors were responsible for covering a population of over 1.4 million overnight, a leaked email has revealed.
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CommentWorkforce shortages are a greater challenge to the NHS than funding
Lack of skilled staff is already impacting access and quality of care, and without a shift in workforce policy the situation will worsen over the next decade, warn Anita Charlesworth, Candace Imison and Richard Murray
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NewsSlow progress on gender balance for NHS boards
Achieving an even gender balance on NHS organisations’ boards by 2020 is now a “much harder task” than it was a year ago, as only a quarter of providers have so far met the target.
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CommentWhat next for advanced clinical practice education?
If advanced practice education is to expand and evolve to meet changing population need, educators need to be able to invest in capacity, capability and staff, writes Professor Ruth Taylor
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CommentGreater investment in training of healthcare assistants is need of the hour
Healthcare assistants are increasingly plugging the workforce gap, spending more time with patients than nurses, but receive the least amount of training, says Professor Lynne Gell
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NewsWhistleblower who changed the law drops employment tribunal case
A doctor who “performed a public service” by securing whistleblower protection for junior doctors has withdrawn his claim he was unfairly dismissed from a London trust for whistleblowing.
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NewsGovernment says 'unacceptable' pay gaps must be eliminated by 2028
Health minister Stephen Barclays announced “ambitious goal” for NHS leadership to be as diverse as its workforce within a decade Recent DHSC analysis revealed “stark” pay gap between BAME and white managers Announcement includes creation of a new Race at Work charter for NHS organisations The NHS has ...
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NewsHancock pledges to 'put the past behind us' with new cash for junior doctors
The government will consider a “modest additional investment” in the junior doctors’ contract two years after a bitter dispute with medics which led to the first strike action in 40 years.
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CommentLeaders who ‘perform’ on racial inclusion don’t fool BAME staff
As a study of earnings by ethnicity shows significant gaps in pay for BAME NHS staff, Tracie Jolliff explores how leadership can affect change.
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NewsTrust consultants write letter of support for under fire board
Consultants at an under fire trust have written a letter of support for their board amid public outcry over the safety of the organisation’s services.
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CommentProductive and unproductive organisational change: a view from within
With mergers of CCGs picking up, Bie Nio (Pauline) Ong notes that for any organisational change to be successful it should focus more on people rather than just structure
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: How to solve a problem like East Cheshire
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. This week by Rebecca Thomas, who covers Cheshire.