All Workforce articles – Page 208
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NewsJunior doctors' strike: How we got here
Junior doctors are planning to strike for the first time in 40 years tomorrow in response to the government’s attempt to reform their terms and conditions.
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HSJ KnowledgeJunior doctors' strike: resources for employers
Ahead of planned strike action this week, HSJ has compiled a resource pack for NHS organisations, taken from guidance published by national bodies.
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NewsNHS leaders’ fears over costs of new deal for doctors
NHS chiefs and directors warn against cost of implementing new junior doctor contract Concerns relate to pay protection and expansion of seven day services Loss of goodwill and impact on morale also highlighted as risks Senior NHS leaders have privately expressed concerns over the cost of implementing a ...
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NewsApplications to study medicine down 11 per cent
The number of applications to study medicine at university has fallen by 11 per cent between 2014 and 2015.
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NewsConsultants and NHS Employers close in on new contract
Negotiation document sent to Department of Health for approval Final offer to be made to BMA consultants committee this month Potential deal emerges days before junior doctors go on strike A potential deal has been reached between NHS Employers and British Medical Association negotiators over reforms to hospital ...
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NewsSir David Dalton sets out his stall for junior doctors talks
Sir David Dalton says he will respect both sides in negotiations over junior doctor contracts He says NHS has long way to go to achieve consistent standards of care for patients Talks will remain aimed at securing a cost neutral deal for junior doctors Sir David Dalton has ...
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News'Francis effect' continues to push up nurse recruitment
Workforce data shows year on year increase in qualified nursing staff in September 2015 Total number of employed nursing staff was larger than any previous September since 2009 Data also shows significant falls in district nursing, mental health and numbers of nurse consultants The NHS is continuing to ...
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NewsDalton to lead Acas talks with junior doctors as strike looms
Sir David Dalton appointed to take forward talks with the BMA through Acas NHS Employers reveals progress in talks but no movement over pay and weekend working BMA dismisses latest contract offer as “misrepresentation” of talks Sir David Dalton, chief executive of Salford Royal Foundation Trust, will lead ...
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NewsDirectors to review NICE chief's decision not to release staffing guidance
Non-executive directors to review NICE chief’s decision not to release safe staffing work Sir Andrew Dillon claimed publishing evidence reviews of safe nurse staffing could disrupt management of the health service Decision not to publish followed freedom of information request by HSJ Two non-executive directors at the National ...
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NewsJunior doctors to strike next week as contract talks fail
BMA announces collapse of negotiations on junior doctor contract changes A first 24-hour strike across England will take place next week, on 12 January BMA chair Mark Porter says government refused to take doctors concerns seriously Junior doctors across England are to take strike action next week after ...
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HSJ KnowledgeHow a new administrative role is helping improve patient care
How an entirely new admin role is helping junior doctors focus more on clinical duties
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HSJ LocalHospital trust admits rotas denied nurses sufficient rest
Nursing rotas at East Cheshire Trust not compliant with European Working Time Directive Problem with e-rostering system affected all acute wards at Macclesfield Hospital Trust unable to say how long rotas have not been compliant with the law on minimum rest hours Nurses at East Cheshire Trust have ...
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HSJ KnowledgeBest of 2015: Workforce
Some of HSJ’s workforce best practice highlights from the last 12 months
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NewsHealth Education England reveals plan to deliver 80k additional NHS staff
Health Education England’s third national workforce plan reveals 80,000 additional staff by 2020 Adult nurse training places increase for third consecutive year - a growth of 15 per cent since 2013 Numbers of hospital consultants and GPs to grow by 11,000 by 2020 More than 80,000 additional healthcare ...
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NewsProviders warned to expect 'very limited' capital funding in 2016-17
Provider sector required to return to financial balance by April 2017, planning guidance says Trusts ordered to focus on “cost reduction not income growth” Trusts warned to expect “very limited” levels of capital funds in 2016-17 Quarterly payments from £1.8bn deficit reduction fund will be tied to performance on ...
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NewsNHS told to achieve nine 'must dos' during 2016-17
NHS providers across a quarter of England must meet four out of 10 clinical standards for seven day services during 2016-17 Local areas told they must achieve nine ‘must dos’ including eliminating NHS deficit Focus on achieving waiting time and care access targets Every local health system has ...
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HSJ PartnersFrom trauma to Sierra Leone in four weeks
Lieutenant Colonel Chris Gibson tells HSJ how the Army Medical Services Training Centre prepared a trauma medical team to work in Sierra Leone in just four weeks during the Ebola epidemic
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Comment
Why adopting the bright ideas of others is the smart way to make those big savings
Sharing examples of success is helpful and is also where we have seen trusts reduce costs and improve value, writes Ben James
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CommentThe shortage of women leaders does patients a disservice
Three quarters of all CCG GP leads are men. Julie Wood argues for better management of female talent to redress the balance
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NewsNHS England to cut national neurology director
First time NHS England has confirmed intention to cut specific national clinical director Sir Bruce Keogh outlines shape of new clinical advisory structure Simon Stevens indicates director cuts partly motivated by need to reduce costs NHS England is planning to cut the national clinical director for neurology, its ...