All articles by Shaun Lintern – Page 16
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HSJ LocalExclusive: Cardiologist at troubled trust dismissed after sexual harassment allegation
A consultant cardiologist at Wirral University Hospital Foundation Trust was dismissed for gross misconduct after allegations he had sexually harassed three junior doctors, HSJ has learned.
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HSJ LocalJobs withdrawn from former trust chief amid investigations
Former Wirral University Teaching Hospital chief executive David Allison has had his offer of a secondment with NHS Improvement withdrawn.
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NewsFirst baby death investigation reports released within weeks
The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch’s first draft investigation reports into avoidable baby deaths and harm could be available to trusts within eight weeks, the chief investigator has said.
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NewsHSIB chief rejects plan for trusts to investigate themselves
The chief investigator of the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch has rejected the government’s plan to allow NHS trusts to use its powers to investigate themselves.
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HSJ LocalExclusive: Trust directors blew the whistle over chief executive
A leaked document obtained by HSJ has revealed senior executives at Wirral University Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust blew the whistle to NHS Improvement over serious concerns relating to trust chief executive David Allison and chair Michael Carr.
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HSJ LocalLong-serving hospital chief quits with 'immediate effect'
The chief executive of Wirral University Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust, David Allison, has left the post with immediate effect, HSJ has learned.
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NewsExclusive: NHS England BME staff report widespread bullying
More than half of the respondents to a survey completed by NHS England’s black and minority ethnic staff claimed to have been bullied by their line manager HSJ can reveal.
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NewsDepartment of Health gender pay gap revealed
Women working at the Department of Health earn up to 14 per cent less than men an hour – despite women making up two-thirds of its workforce.
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Expert BriefingLintern's Risk Register: Is your hospital doing all it can for elderly patients?
Everything you need to stay up to date on patient safety and workforce, plus my take on the most important under the radar stories.
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NewsWorkforce strategy: NHS must be more productive to meet demand of next decade
Productivity savings and service transformation will be essential if the NHS is to mitigate a substantial shortage of staff by 2027, according to a new workforce strategy.
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NewsChief coroner warning over 'lacuna in the law' for death reporting
The chief coroner for England has warned of a gap in the law over when doctors should report deaths to a coroner.
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NewsNursing vacancies top 36,000, official analysis reveals
There are at least 36,000 vacancies for registered nurses in the English NHS, according to a new official analysis which has provided the first accurate picture of the issue for several years.
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NewsExclusive: Cancer workforce shortages having ‘direct’ impact on patient care
Workforce shortages across cancer care are having a direct impact on the treatment of patients, Cancer Research UK has warned ahead of the publication of a major NHS workforce strategy for the sector.
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NewsNHSI and NHS England plan closer collaboration
NHS Improvement and NHS England are to explore closer working including the prospect of occasional joint board meetings, the new chair of NHSI has said.
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Expert BriefingLintern's Risk Register: The NHS is a bad employer for too many
Everything you need to stay up to date on patient safety and workforce, plus my take on the most important under the radar stories.
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NewsNurse staffing levels will determine NHS winter capacity
Nurse staffing levels will be the “determining factor” for NHS trusts in opening extra capacity to cope with winter pressures.
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NewsSir Mike Richards among new additions to DH board
Former chief inspector of hospitals Sir Mike Richards has been appointed as a non-executive director on the Department of Health board alongside four other senior figures.
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NewsGP recruitment hits record level
A record number of doctors have signed up to train as GPs, Health Education England has said.
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NewsHunt: New NHS workforce plan will 'lay foundations' for next decade
Jeremy Hunt has said he wants the new NHS workforce strategy to “lay the foundations” for the next decade.
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NewsHealth secretary reveals ambitions for pay reform
More than 1 million NHS staff could have their basic pay increased but have weekend and nightshift pay cut as part of Agenda for Change reforms.