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Trust failed to check paediatric staff criminal records for three years
Managers at Barts and the London Trust were unable to guarantee paediatric staff had passed Criminal Records Bureau checks for three years, following a series of human resources failings, HSJ has learned.
Hospital trusts lack 'top drawer' leaders
The NHS’s ability to make significant savings over the next two years through service change could be limited by its problems recruiting “top drawer” hospital leaders, the health service’s chief executive has suggested.
Junior doctor contract negotiations 'will miss government deadline'
Plans to renegotiate the junior doctors’ contract are unlikely to be completed by the April 2014 deadline set by health secretary Jeremy Hunt, HSJ has been told.
Analysed: The renegotiation and future of junior doctors' contracts
This week’s HSJ Local briefing looks at the potential impact of the renegotiation of junior doctors’ contracts on employers and doctors, with initial talks possibly beginning as early as February or March
Sir David embraces partnership but 'hasn't given up on grip'
The NHS commissioning board will not operate a “hierarchy of deference” but its chief executive has not “given up on having a grip”.
Nicholson 'really sorry' for HR problems
NHS Commissioning Board chief executive Sir David Nicholson has told HSJ he is “really sorry” for the poor experience suffered by NHS staff whose jobs are under threat as a result of the reforms. However, he claimed that given the scale of the change, the human resources pprocess had been a “reasonably well ordered thing”.
Nicholson argues he should survive to implement Mid Staffs recommendations
NHS Commissioning Board chief executive Sir David Nicholson believes he should survive any criticism levelled at him by the forthcoming report into care failings at Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust.
Redundancy threat for 3,500 NHS managers
Around 3,500 NHS managers were told over Christmas that they are at risk of redundancy, HSJ has learned.
Edmondson-Jones named York public health director
WORKFORCE: Dr Paul Edmondson-Jones has been named the director of public health and wellbeing for City of York Council.
Trust refers 248 staff to debt collectors following salary overpayments
Barts and the London Trust referred 248 of its staff to debt collectors after overpaying them by a total of £1m last year, documents obtained by HSJ reveal.
Chief executives and chairs in New Year's Honours list
Three hospital trust chief executives have received New Year’s honours.
Reforms will have little effect on patients says academic
Patients will see “little difference” when the government’s controversial NHS reforms come into force later this year, a policy expert has predicted.
GMC: Most struck-off doctors are trained abroad
Three-quarters of doctors struck off the medical register in 2012 were trained abroad.
McKay: More jobs in system than staff at risk
There are likely to be more jobs in new NHS organisations than there are people in posts being axed, HSJ has been told.
Improved performance as workforce numbers drop
The NHS has delivered improved performance in the second quarter of 2012 despite figures showing the size of its workforce is continuing to shrink.
'Whistleblowing' case against Alder Hey collapses
A whistleblowing surgeon has lost his High Court battle with Alder Hey Children’s Foundation Trust and resigned from his post with immediate effect.
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NHS Direct chief to stand down
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Redundancy threat for 750 staff at Yorkshire trust
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Five NHS staff arrested following A&E death
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NHS managers enjoy largest jump in basic pay
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Routine NHS services should be available seven days a week
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National group to examine barriers to seven-day NHS
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Junior doctors' contract not 'fit for purpose'
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Minister: change to consultant contracts 'long overdue'
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Government gearing up for discussion on medical contracts
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Consultant contract 'failed to boost output'
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Commissioning Board will lift and shift just 200 staff
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Boards could be made to declare staff level is safe
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Whistleblower helpline for doctors
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NHS seeks legal advice over Mid Staffs CEO job
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Duty of candour will cost NHS £130m in 10 years
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Number of trainee doctors to be cut
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League table plan for surgery teams
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NHS Direct begins redundancy consultation
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Chancellor abandons regional pay
Chief executives are running scared
Culture of fear must be wiped out so leaders aren’t scared to take risks
Unlock potential with clinical senates
A prototype clinical senate explored the issues the real organisations will face
The knowns and the unknowns about how CCGs will work
There are still questions about how CCGs will operate from April
Telling tales could cut complaints
Patient Feedback Challenge aims to improve the patient-staff relations
Create a culture of 'psychological safety'
Trust, collaboration and dedication are essential to improving care
