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HSJ KnowledgeThe challenge of building mutual trust
Trust is essential to delivering change in the NHS
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NewsNicholson says gagging order ban will be applied retrospectively
Sir David Nicholson has told MPs a ban on “gagging” of NHS staff will be applied retrospectively, suggesting relevant confidentiality agreements no longer apply to those who have signed them in the past.
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NewsAnalysed: rising temporary nursing costs
HSJ Briefing is our in-depth analysis of key issues facing some of the major NHS health economies. This week we examine this year’s rise in temporary nursing costs at a time when agency spending seemed to be under control.
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HSJ Knowledge
Developing a patient-centred culture through strong leadership
Why employee engagement is the key
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NewsNHS pay rise could result in 'radical' savings plans
The government’s decision to give NHS staff a one per cent pay rise could push NHS providers to seek further cuts in terms and conditions, HSJ has been told.
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Blogs
If the shark doesn’t get you HR will
Managing an employee’s sick leave and return to work is never straightforward once you look into their individual circumstances.
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NewsNicholson warns high-payout redundancies against quick return to NHS
Sir David Nicholson has warned about the potential for primary care trust and strategic health authority directors to receive large redundancy payouts then seek quick re-employment in the NHS.
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HSJ KnowledgeNHS complaints and why mediation matters
Health mediation can be more effective than the traditional process
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NewsGovernment moves to clarify protection for whistleblowers
The government has moved to tighten up the use of so-called “gagging” clauses and pay offs to NHS employees in the wake of high profile coverage of whistleblowing cases.
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Comment'A perfect storm for more disasters' – a whistleblowing roundtable
HSJ gathered 15 experts to discuss the challenge
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CommentWhistleblowing roundtable: How do you decide which concerns to focus on?
More ideas in our interactive graphic
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NewsCall for more emergency surgeons
Leading doctors have warned that two few surgeons are trained to handle emergency cases.
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NewsBoard approaches Mark Britnell over deputy chief role
Former NHS director general Mark Britnell has been approached about the possibility of becoming the NHS Commissioning Board’s deputy chief executive, it has emerged.
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HSJ Local
Leeds Hospitals appoints COO and medical and nursing directors
WORKFORCE: Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust has made three key board appointments.
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HSJ Local
Mid Yorkshire receives 181 MARS applications
WORKFORCE: 181 members of staff at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust have applied for voluntary redundancy under the MARS2 scheme.
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NewsMinimum nurse staffing levels 'not the answer', says minister
Health minister Dan Poulter appeared yesterday to reject the Francis Report’s call for nationally recognised minimum nurse staffing levels.
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BlogsInterim NHS managers can relate to Rafael Benitez
Senior NHS managers are now considered like football coaches, no one expects them to be around for very long.
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NewsExclusive: Fewer doctors per bed at death-rate investigation trusts
An analysis of the 14 hospital trusts being investigated by the Department of Health over higher than expected death rates has highlighted medical staffing as a possible cause.
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News
Registrars survey sparks call for contract change and seven day working
A survey of medical registrars has found many are overworked, posing a threat to patient safety, and has sparked a call from NHS Employers for changes to consultants’ working practices and contracts.
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NewsTrust consortium urges further cuts in pay
Further cuts in NHS pay, terms and conditions are needed to help NHS trusts meet their financial targets, according to a consortium of trusts in the South West.