All Workforce articles – Page 93
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NewsStaff seeking second vaccination early threatened with ‘regulatory action’
Staff at one of England’s largest hospital trusts have been threatened with disciplinary and regulatory action if they attempt to get their second covid-19 vaccine dose early, HSJ has learned.
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NewsTrust investigating its new chief exec’s qualifications
A review has been launched into the qualifications of the incoming chief executive of a mental health trust.
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PodcastHSJ podcast: So long NHSX
HSJ revealed this week NHSX — the tech agency set up by Matt Hancock not quite two years ago — is set to merge into a new NHS England transformation directorate.
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NewsEx-Confed chief to lead scandal-hit trust
The former chief executive of the NHS Confederation has been appointed chair of East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust.
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Expert BriefingThe Ward Round: What the NHS reforms mean for the workforce
Staffing is the issue keeping NHS leaders awake at night — and which consumes two-thirds of trusts’ spending. The fortnightly The Ward Round newsletter, by HSJ workforce correspondent Annabelle Collins, ensures you are tuned in to the daily pressures on staff, and the wider trends and policies shaping the workforce.
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Flu vaccine uptake lags last year at 43 trusts
More than 40 provider trusts have seen lower flu vaccine uptake so far in 2020-21 than in 2019-20, often citing covid and covid vaccination as a reason, despite a national push.
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HSJ LocalRevealed: Details of ex-CEO’s bumper salary and 45-day holiday package
Further details of a former chief executive’s controversial pay and rewards package have emerged, including an unusually generous annual leave entitlement and pro-rata salary.
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HSJ LocalWaiting lists to grow until spring at beleaguered London acute
A London acute trust that has been hardest hit in each pandemic wave expects its waiting list to keep growing until spring.
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NewsGovernment u-turns over exit pay after legal battle
The government has u-turned over plans to cap exit payments for public sector workers, including in the NHS, following a union’s legal challenge.
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HSJ LocalMore than 70 staff promoted as merging CCGs cut staff
More than 70 staff have been promoted to more senior roles as part of a merger between eight clinical commissioning groups.
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PodcastHSJ podcast: What the new white paper means for the NHS
This week the HSJ Health Check team debate what the government’s health and care white paper – proposing the biggest NHS legislation in nearly a decade — will really mean.
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NewsHospital staff threatened with bailiff action over historic parking fines
A parking provider has been criticised for threatening hospital staff with bailiff action over historic unpaid parking fines, causing them ‘additional stress’.
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CommentTackling stigma in the NHS is critical to easing the mental health impact of the pandemic
Stephanie Slater shares her personal insight on the stigma surrounding mental health and how vital it is to improve this culture for the staff in the NHS
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NewsCCG vows action over ‘unequal opportunity’ and ‘inappropriate behaviours’
A clinical commissioning group has vowed to take action after a report found a ‘robust perception’ of unequal opportunity among staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, and ‘inappropriate language and behaviours’ from some managers.
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HSJ PartnersHow NHS trusts are removing barriers to create ‘staffing safety nets’
Dr Anas Nader outlines key principles to ensure collaborative staff banks add value to NHS staffing infrastructure
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CommentCowper’s Cut: The future isn’t what it used to be
Andy Cowper shares his insights on the hot topics of the past week.
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NewsNew NHS bill could allow for professional regulation of senior managers
The government is planning new powers that could mean senior NHS managers are subject to professional regulation in the future, according to draft legislative proposals.
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News‘Wasted opportunity’: Government rejects NHS pension reform calls
The government has rejected extensive calls to reform the NHS Pension Scheme, saying measures brought in during last March’s Budget have stopped doctors incurring high tax bills when working overtime.
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PodcastHSJ podcast: Scandal in the Midlands
This week we look at Rebecca Thomas’ investigation into “heartbreaking” patient safety incidents in University Hospitals Birmingham FT’s haematology services. HSJ’s involvement began after Rebecca was contacted by more whistleblowers than had ever got in touch with her previously about any subject.
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NewsRevealed: The local health systems leading the vaccination race
London is ahead of other regions in the delivery of covid vaccines to people aged between 70 and 74, but is still lagging significantly behind in older cohorts.