All Workforce articles – Page 99
-
NewsKing’s Health Partners chief to step down
The head of a leading academic health science centre is stepping down after more than a decade in the role.
-
NewsNew trust CEO promises to be ‘advocate for diversity’
An NHS leader who worked in health development in Zimbabwe, Somaliland and Pakistan has promised to be a ‘strong advocate for diversity’ after being named chief executive of a northern trust.
-
CommentNHS must play its part in the economic recovery too
Michael Wood shares NHS Confederation’ five-point plan for every system - offering leadership, guidance and practical support.
-
NewsStevens: NHS must gear up for huge vaccination programmes
The health service needs to prepare for its largest-ever flu immunisation season, and potentially to run a covid-19 vaccination programme in the autumn/winter, Sir Simon Stevens has said.
-
News‘We have to aim for an oversupply of nurses’ says RCN chief
The NHS must no longer seek to train ‘the bare minimum’ of nurses, Royal College of Nursing chief executive Donna Kinnair has told HSJ.
-
NewsUnions call on government for ‘early’ NHS pay rise
Healthcare unions representing over one million NHS workers have written to the government calling for a boost in pay before the end of the year.
-
NewsEx-Capita director appointed chief of NHS support company
An NHS efficiency company has appointed a new managing director.
-
NewsEx-NHS Scotland chief joins mental health trust as advisor
A former NHS Scotland chief executive has joined a mental health trust’s board as an advisor.
-
NewsTrust CEO slams 'cruel and ineffective' government policy
The chief executive of a London trust has criticised the government over the reinstatement of its “cruel and ineffective” benefits policy.
-
CommentEnough empty words: four actions the NHS must take to tackle racism
Professor Partha Kar urges the NHS to make fundamental changes to their approach towards promoting racial equality within care systems.
-
NewsA&Es told: prepare for 4 July like it’s New Year’s Eve
Hospitals are planning for surges in A&E “similar to that of new year’s eve” on the night of 4 July, when pubs and restaurants are due to reopen after the coronavirus lockdown, HSJ has learned.
-
HSJ PartnersNHS staff online booking for covid-19 antibody tests
There is a growing need from hospital trusts and community providers to deploy a fast, secure, online booking solution enabling all staff to book a covid-19 antibody test. By Lloyd Price
-
NewsTrusts could get public kite mark for race equality, says NHSE
A new “race equality mark” which would be given to trusts demonstrating they are furthering the careers of ethnic minority staff is being contemplated by NHS England officials.
-
CommentThere should be a public inquiry into BME staff wellbeing in the NHS
A virus of racism would appear to be endemic in the NHS. In the eyes of many, racial bias, at an institutional level and at an individual level, is prevalent, and operates both consciously and unconsciously. An often-overlooked area is the impact on BME staff wellbeing. Simple reforms could bring ...
-
NewsHospitals 'want to cut PPE requirements to speed surgery return'
Some hospitals have sought to water down PPE requirements in order to “accelerate” the return of planned surgery, senior doctors have said, as they issued new guidance aiming to inform the decision.
-
CommentUnite to combat the “toxic” discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ staff and patients
On the launch of the new Health and Care LGBTQ+ Leaders Network, our director of international relations, Layla McCay, shares her experience of being a gay woman in the NHS and her pride on being part of a movement that aims to transform the NHS into an inclusive environment for ...
-
CommentHunt: Scrap national waiting time targets
Jeremy Hunt sets out his vision for the post-covid NHS
-
NewsHospital chief issues warning over staffing under second peak
A lack of childcare provision for key workers during a second covid-19 peak would have a “major impact” on the national NHS workforce, an acute hospital chief executive has warned.
-
News
Trusts ordered to publish progress on BAME covid assessments
Local NHS leaders have been ordered to complete risk assessments for all staff who are at risk of covid-19 within the next month, amid concern some are not acting fast enough.
-
NewsEx-nurse appointed CEO of hospital trust
Salisbury NHS FT has appointed a former nurse as its new chief executive officer.