Workforce investigation
HSJ, in association with HCL Workforce Solutions, is investigating the causes and consequences of the NHS’s growing reliance on temporary clinical and medical staff. It aims to help the NHS articulate its own set of proposals for addressing the temporary workforce problem, drawing on experience around the system.
Workforce Investigation: main report
The use of temporary clinical staff in the NHS – HSJ workforce investigation main report
The NHS has an urgent need to reduce its £3bn plus dependency on temporary agency staff. This investigation explores the causes and looks for possible solutions
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