All Redundancies articles – Page 13
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LeaderCoalition’s uncertain future threatens NHS renewal
The new prime minister has declared his determination that the Conservative Liberal coalition will deliver stable government. The planned early legislation to introduce a fixed term parliament would mean that the prospect of another election in the next 24 months receding rapidly.
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CommentAlan Maynard: axe must swing on NHS jobs and pay
While politicians are fighting on the campaign trail they will not reveal how they intend to drive up productivity. But once reality is restored the pain will begin
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InformationHSJ Quick Poll: are you hoping for redundancy?
Are you hoping your post will be made redundant in the next 12 months?
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CommentNoel Plumridge on the NHS budget
Here’s a summary of the financial plan for the English NHS.
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CommentMichael White: the election campaign
How is the election going so far for you? No, don’t answer that if you would rather not. What with that ritual controversy over the relative merit of rival tax hikes, week 1 was quietly unimpressive, although the NHS surfaced in the campaign at the weekend.
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HSJ KnowledgeTermination payments: rules of disengagement
Recent guidance on termination payment is specific to senior managers but should extend to all employees as good practice, says Suzanne Nulty
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Blogs
'This was the beginning of care in the community'
On 9th March 1961 Enoch Powell, the Minister of Health, addressed the annual conference of the National Association of Mental Health.
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NewsDorset Hospital makes U-turn on redundancies
Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust has made a U-turn on its decision to axe 28 managerial posts by next month - a move which would have cost £3m in redundancy packages.
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NewsLeaked FTN document: no job guarantees for foundation trust staff
Staff working for foundation trusts are at risk of compulsory redundancy because of the impending public sector spending squeeze, a leaked report suggests.
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NewsCare UK chief hits out at renewal process as ITC contracts expire
The process for renewing contracts for the first independent treatment centres has been described as a “pig’s ear” by the chief executive of the largest independent provider in that sector.
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LeaderUnions and NHS employers team up to negotiate for a better future
A tough year has ended with news that is no less painful for being inevitable - there are likely to be thousands of job losses in 2010. But despite the implosion of public finances the omens are not all bad.
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NewsTrusts under pressure to safeguard frontline jobs
Trusts could be expected to protect frontline jobs and training as part of negotiating a public sector pay rise of just 1 per cent.
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NewsJob cuts could see up to 5,700 staff go from PCT and SHA management
Up to 5,700 administrators and commissioners could be made redundant by primary care trusts and strategic health authorities next year, the Department of Health has indicated.
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NewsEquality lead lodges discrimination claim
A foundation trust faces two tribunal battles after the manager overseeing its equality strategy complained of an 18 month race discrimination ordeal.
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NewsDH eyes patient cap for new tariff rules
NHS hospitals face a limit on the number of patients they will be paid to treat next year, HSJ has learned.
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HSJ KnowledgeBook Review: Rebuilding Your Life after Redundancy
This book is described as “the essential one-stop shop for anyone needing to create a new and more enjoyable life after experiencing the trauma of redundancy”. Davis’s style is open, thoughtful and fun right from page one.
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HSJ KnowledgeAdvice for NHS employers on dealing with injury to feelings claims
Disputes where an employee claims injury to their feelings by their employer can lead to costly awards and managers need to be aware of the law and procedures
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NewsNHS spending: McKinsey exposes hard choices to save £20bn
The McKinsey report leaked by HSJ last week lays bare the tough issues managers have to grasp as the funding squeeze looms, explains Sally Gainsbury
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NewsMcKinsey report: politicians accused of not facing reality
The NHS Confederation has warned that the febrile political environment has “left behind all rational debate” over health service funding over the next five years.
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HSJ KnowledgeNHS staff benefits: for the chop?
Cherished perks for NHS staff such as workplace nurseries and subsidised canteens could be the first thing cash-strapped employers look to cut. Alison Moore investigates