All Workforce articles – Page 4
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NewsDirector excluded for a year by his trust
The British Medical Association has claimed the exclusion of a medical director from his trust role for more than a year reflects a “toxic culture” and “disturbing pattern” when concerns are raised.
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NewsDoctors’ strikes are ‘cruel and calculated’, says Mackey
The upcoming planned strikes by resident doctors are “cruel and calculated”, NHS England’s chief executive has said.
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CommentImproving performance means investing in managers
A new report argues that professionalising NHS management is essential for delivering the government’s 10-Year Health Plan, as public satisfaction hits record lows and workforce strain intensifies across the service
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NewsManagers ‘defensive and frustrated’ in response to staff concerns
Staff at an ambulance trust fear their managers will “retaliate” if they report concerns to the Freedom to Speak Up Guardian, a board report reveals.
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HSJ Local‘Sexual misconduct and blame culture’ found at hospital
Specialist medics in training have been removed from a hospital department after an NHS England investigation uncovered concerns about sexually inappropriate, undermining and aggressive behaviours.
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CommentEffective remote monitoring requires much more than choosing the right tech
A major evaluation of remote blood pressure monitoring reveals 10 key lessons for the NHS, highlighting that effective implementation requires more than just deploying technology – it needs systems that patients and staff trust, understand and value
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NewsResident doctors to strike before Christmas
Resident doctors in England are set to strike for five days in the run-up to Christmas.
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Expert BriefingThe Integrator: Does neighbourhood health already need a rebrand?
Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care, and commissioning. This week by correspondent Mimi Launder.
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CommentThe NHS must be more willing to accept financial gifts
The network of NHS charities donates £1.5m every day to healthcare, but could raise billions more annually if trusts changed their approach, argues NHS Charities Together CEO Ellie Orton
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NewsICB staff told to work in the office
everal integrated care boards are telling staff they must work a lot more in the office.
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Expert BriefingOn Call: Will ICB and NHSE staff resist redundancy?
Essential insights into the latest workforce challenges facing NHS staff. Analysis on the key questions around recruitment and retention, staff wellbeing, and equality, diversity and inclusion. By HSJ workforce correspondent Nick Kituno.
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NewsCEO delays retirement to see through inquiry into killings by patient
The chief executive of a mental health trust at the centre of a statutory inquiry prompted by the killing of three people has announced plans to retire after its conclusion next summer.
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NewsLargest mental health trust appoints interim CEO
A large London mental health trust has appointed an interim chief executive following a “robust and competitive process”.
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NewsTrust’s victory over HMRC unlocks huge tax rebates
Trusts may be eligible for “tens of millions” of pounds in tax rebates after a provider won its bid to reclaim VAT on the purchase of locum doctors.
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NewsStaff offered ‘free parking’ prize for staff survey responses
Some trusts are offering staff the chance to win free parking for a year or up to £500 as a prize for filling in this year’s staff survey, it has emerged.
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NewsTrust’s GP phone service ‘won’t be imposed’
Plans for ambulance call handlers to help GPs manage incoming call demand “will not be imposed” on other practices, an ambulance chief has said.
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HSJ LocalEx-Tory MP to chair trust
A former Conservative MP has been announced as the new chair for a North West trust.
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CommentWhy behaviour change holds the key to scaling NHS innovation
At NCL Health Alliance, part of UCLPartners, behavioural science is helping staff adopt new systems that make care simpler and more sustainable
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CommentHow the NHS Assembly used its soft power to effect change
Created in 2019, the NHS Assembly united diverse perspectives from across health and care to support NHS England’s leadership and long-term vision
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NewsStaff taking redundancy face ‘toughest’ payment clawbacks
Voluntary redundancy terms proposed for those leaving NHS England and integrated care boards are “grossly unfair” and the “toughest ever sought”, according to unions and staff.