All Workforce articles – Page 380
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NewsManagers open to accusations of 'job hopping'
Senior NHS managers are laying themselves open to accusations of lack of commitment by “job hopping”, according to Royal College of Nursing chief executive Peter Carter.
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CommentKen Jarrold on motivating NHS managers
The latest annual health check ratings raise some important and difficult questions. It is time to think again about performance management.
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HSJ KnowledgeTalent development: achieving mental toughness
In these demanding times talent development has a powerful tool at its disposal, says Judith Krichefski
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NewsNHS chief quits job to save cash
The joint chief executive of NHS Coventry is leaving his current job share to lead a government cost-cutting drive.
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NewsNursing to become degree only profession
The government has rubber stamped plans for nursing in England to become a degree only profession
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CommentStephen Eames on managing the future of the NHS
At a recent trust board seminar to review our performance and development over the past year, we recognised that we were at a watershed moment. We acknowledged the years ahead would be driven by the recession and the multibillion pound recovery programme the government intends to generate from public services.
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NewsCan the NHS do more to catch local ‘failures’?
Neil Goodwin’s report clearing NHS East Midlands of bullying highlights issues of management and regulation. Failure may be about more than poor local leadership, says Nigel Edwards
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CommentCally Bann: Halloween and bonfire night bash
Running a hospital? Meat and drink. Organising the annual staff Halloween meets bonfire night? Don’t even go there.
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NewsManagers’ anger at O'Brien's name and shame threat
Managers have reacted with anger and confusion to a threat by health minister Mike O’Brien to “name and shame” those who slash budgets and services in response to the public sector funding squeeze.
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NewsBirmingham GPs offered bonuses for hitting swine flu targets
GPs in Birmingham - one of the areas worst affected by the H1N1 swine flu pandemic - will receive bonuses for meeting swine flu vaccination targets, reports claim.
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HSJ KnowledgeBook Review: Outliers – the story of success
Find out the secrets to being someone who stands out, says Julia Tybura
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NewsFT staff governors lack skills to take on boards
Foundation trust staff governors feel disempowered and lack skills to scrutinise boards, unpublished research commissioned by the NHS Confederation suggests.
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NewsCheshire and Wirral names chief executive
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership Foundation Trust has named Sheena Cumiskey as its new chief executive.
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NewsMedical graduates 'poorly prepared'
New research has shown medical graduates are poorly prepared for working on hospital wards.
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NewsReport highlights gender gap in doctors' salaries
The NHS pays thousands of pounds more to male doctors than their female counterparts, a report by the British Medical Association claims.
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NewsOut of hours provider loses contract following overdose case
The out-of-hours provider that hired German locum Dr Daniel Ubani - who accidentally killed a patient by administering a lethal overdose - is to have its NHS contract terminated.
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CommentSheila Williams on watching your language
I have been thinking about language. May I invite you to leave the frenzy of the dance floor and come out onto the balcony?
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HSJ KnowledgeHow to handle pressure and stay focused
Who would know about pressure better than an Olympic champion? Former swimmer Adrian Moorhouse guides you on how to master stress before it overwhelms you
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HSJ KnowledgeHow to assess leadership potential
An assessment centre approach made sure managers had the skills needed in a new foundation trust - and turned up a few surprises as well, says Jane Pepe
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NewsUK GPs top financial incentive table
GPs in the UK are more likely to receive extra financial incentives than those from a list of 10 other developed countries, according to a report.