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HSJ KnowledgeA little more conversation: appraisal and revalidation
Every five years doctors must be ruled fit to practise, and regular appraisal is the cornerstone of the decision. Jennifer Taylor explains how to lead the process in your organisation.
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HSJ KnowledgeHow GP practices can help patients help themselves
Dee Kyne takes us through the learning one GP practice uncovered in designing services that would free up clinicians’ time and help patients become better at self care.
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HSJ KnowledgeCase study: how coaches help managers improve their performance
Two managers share their experiences of using coaching sessions to improve their skills - and consequently performance in their roles.
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NewsNHS Direct staff uncertain over future as 111 deals pick up pace
NHS Direct staff in the North East still do not know whether they will be transferred to the new NHS 111 service due to go live in 12 months.
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NewsMore patients report nurse shortages on wards
More hospital patients are reporting shortages of nursing staff on the wards, the latest national inpatient survey has revealed.
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NewsNHS Employers targets reduced incremental pay rises
NHS Employers has launched a bid to reduce the impact of incremental pay rises in the NHS, it has been revealed.
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HSJ Local
Taunton and Somerset reports low death rates
PERFORMANCE: Taunton and Somerset Foundation Trust has a significantly better than average hospital standardised mortality ratio, and no difference between HSMRs for patients admitted on weekdays or at the weekend, according to latest figures from Dr Foster Intelligence.
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NewsPublic health leader quitting NHS for Canada role
One of the country’s leading public health directors will be leaving the NHS for Canada next month, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsUnion leaders attack regional pay proposals
Changing the pay rates of public sector workers, including NHS staff, to reflect regional differences would be an “unworkable, divisive nightmare”, union leaders have warned.
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NewsNew chief executive for the NHS Litigation Authority
The NHS Litigation Authority has a new chief executive.
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NewsAll parts of NHS will be affected by strike - Unite
Every part of the NHS will be affected by strike action on 10 May, the union Unite has claimed.
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HSJ Local
Staff urged to open up on feelings
A mental health provider is offering staff the chance to take part in meetings to openly discuss the social and emotional impact of caring for patients.
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News
CCGs excluding local medical committees, says GP leader
GPs have attacked what they claim is a determined attempt to ignore the views of local medical committees in the developing NHS commissioning world.
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LeaderAgenda for Change was built for a feast. How will it cope with famine?
This year’s Budget puts the squeeze on pay.
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HSJ KnowledgeEngage staff by tuning in to their concerns - and celebrating their achievements
How can we engage 1.4 million NHS staff? Start by celebrating their achievements and ensuring that they feel empowered to drive change, says Hannah Forbes.
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HSJ KnowledgeLearning from listening: engaging the healthcare workforce
HSJ looks at three case studies from the Listening into Action programme aimed at engaging the NHS workforce.
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NewsSefton public health director takes on national role
Janet Atherton has been named as the next president of the Association of the Directors of Public Health.
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NewsThree top NHS regional chiefs decline commissioning board roles
Three of the NHS’s most experienced and respected leaders have decided against joining the NHS Commissioning Board.
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NewsNHS staff vote to strike over pensions
The government faces further disruption from public sector workers after more industrial action was called by NHS staff and civil servants over controversial pension reforms.