All Health Service Journal articles in 21 February 2008 – Page 4

  • HSJ Knowledge

    It’s all about the individual

    2008-01-23T10:40:36Z

    This HSJ Award-winning training and quality development programme for educators teaches a thoroughly patient-centred approach. Stuart Shepherd is keen to learn more

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    KSF – the challenges ahead

    2008-01-22T12:05:04Z

    Affecting around 1 million NHS staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions, the Knowledge and Skills Framework is now helping many NHS trusts to achieve their workforce priorities. It supports them in re-designing their services, as well as in developing and retaining their workforce and engaging with their staff. ...

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    Try the human touch

    2008-01-21T16:19:04Z

    Paula Hyde and Ruth Boaden look at how HR managers have an increasingly important role in boosting performance

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    Perfect match

    2008-01-21T12:26:55Z

    The training of more junior staff has been neglected in the past. But an initiative that provides match-funding for investment in their skills is a big boost for those in bands 1-4, reports Stuart Shepherd

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    In the line of fire

    2008-01-17T17:13:39Z

    Joining the Territorial Army develops skills such as leadership, communication, initiative and resource control. That’s why the service has much to teach managers, says Paul Gander

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    coaching

    2008-01-17T16:55:52Z

    Paul GanderAs with so many management ideas favoured by the private sector, coaching has been given a warm reception in many parts of the NHS.Coaching associate at the NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement Sue Mortlock explains some of the changes that have taken place. “Many years ago, it was ...

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    Steve Onyett on a network with attitude

    2008-01-17T15:51:53Z

    Junior health minister Lord Darzi’s interim report on the future of the NHS highlights the importance of effective leadership and stable contexts for service improvement. It would be tragic if we missed this historic opportunity to make the best use of our current understanding of leadership and leadership development.A recent ...

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    Six of the best

    2008-01-17T15:34:10Z

    Six national demonstrator sites are leading the way in using a powerful new set of tools from Skills for Health to redesign jobs and services, says Stuart Shepherd

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    David Lammy

    2008-01-17T15:30:05Z

    John Rogers, chief executive of Skills for Health – the Sector Skills Council for the NHS, independent and voluntary healthcare sectors - interviews David Lammy, Minister for Skills and former Under-Secretary of State for Health. JR: In your current role as Minister for Skills - and in view of ...