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10/3/2010 This document provides guidance and audit requirements for the four clinical DESs for the GMS contract for 2010/11.
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3/3/2010 The link between employment and positive mental health is an issue of great importance for the NHS, both in terms of supporting service users to recover from mental health conditions and for improving staff productivity.
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22/2/2010 The NHS Job Evaluation Handbook (third edition) is a comprehensive guide on job evaluation (JE) for the NHS.
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22/2/2010 This pay circular informs employers of the changes to national pay scales that take effect from 1 April 2010 for staff covered by the Agenda for Change agreement.
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25/1/2010 This pay circular informs employers of changes to the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook covering on-call arrangements, equal opportunities, changes to current legislation, good practice and guidance on frequently asked questions.
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19/1/2010 This Briefing outlines a human rights approach to managing workplace practices, which can not only keep organisations operating within the law, but can help further the reputation of the NHS as a model employer.
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19/1/2010 Leadership and the potential impact it can have on organisational performance and patient experience is at the forefront of the agenda within the NHS.
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30/11/2009 This is an updated version of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on diagnosing and managing chronic kidney disease (CKD), for primary care organisations and general practices, that were originally published in 2007.
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27/11/2009 The case studies included in this publication show how partnership working and effective use of the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) has been instrumental in helping organisations ensure that the benefits of Agenda for Change are fully realised.
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16/11/2009 This circular informs NHS organisation of changes to unsocial hours’ payments during annual leave. The circular also includes the amended section 13 of the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook.
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4/11/2009 It is more important than ever that the NHS is attracting, retaining and developing talented people who are adaptable and up to the challenges ahead. This practical briefing will get you started.
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3/11/2009 NHS Employers has teamed up with the international staff engagement specialists O C Tanner to produce Improving staff engagement – a practical toolkit.
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3/11/2009 Workforce leaders need to act now to help the NHS save £20 billion over the next three to five years, while maintaining quality and safety and preparing for economic recovery.
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3/11/2009 This briefing explores the benefits for the NHS in supporting and employing refugee healthcare professionals.
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2/11/2009 This briefing is for boards and human resource directors in NHS organisations in England. It covers the strategic issues and potential risks for boards in relation to the NHS Pension Choice exercise.
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29/10/2009 This guidance document has been produced by NHS Employers and the General Practitioners Committee, and outlines the Directed Enhanced Service (DES) for the swine flu vaccination programme for the JCVI priority groups.
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14/10/2009 This circular informs NHS organisations of a change to the provisions on contractual continuity of service in Section 12, and temporary changes to the provisions working time regulations in Section 27 of the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook.
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12/10/2009 This is NHS Employers evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body for the 2010/11 pay round.
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7/10/2009 This is NHS Employers evidence to the Doctors' and Dentists' Review Body for the 2010/11 pay round.
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7/10/2009 This is NHS Employers submission to the Senior Salaries Review Body for the 2010/11 pay round.
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7/10/2009 This document outlines NHS Employers evidence to the Doctors and Dentists’ Pay Review Body for the General Medical Services Contract for 2010/11.
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25/8/2009 A pay circular informing the service of changes to the consultants Terms and Conditions of Service and a corrigendum to Annex A Section 7 of Pay Circular (M&D)1/2009.
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23/7/2009 This guidance outlines the key areas for primary care trusts (PCTs) when commissioning pharmacy-based stop smoking services. It includes details on assessing local needs and mapping these against existing services, and identifying what needs to change.
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10/7/2009 This guidance and individual supporting guides explain why Pharmaceutical Needs Assessments (PNAs) are important and how they fit into PCT’s planning cycles.
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8/6/2009 This discussion paper aims to give employers a summary of the emerging issues and to provoke thought and discussion about proposals to modernise the nursing workforce.
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5/6/2009 This Briefing explains the key elements of medical revalidation, sets out the various roles and responsibilities, and discusses the areas that remain to be resolved as the implementation of revalidation begins.
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5/5/2009 This Briefing has been produced to support employers, providing information about what a local employment partnership is and showcasing examples of its success. It clearly shows the benefits of these partnerships for the employer and the individual.
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29/4/2009 This briefing explores why diversity is critical to the core of how the NHS operates. The value of creative diversity management and helping deliver the NHS vision of personalised care and quality based on safe effective care and patient experience.
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9/4/2009 The new pay circular informing the service of the annual pay increases for medical and dental staff has been published on our website.
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6/4/2009 With a multi-year pay deal in place, a new constitution, and the NHS Next Stage Review setting the strategic direction for the future, the NHS approached 2009 ready for the next decade.
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5/3/2009 This guidance, that includes the audit requirements, covers the five clinical Directed Enhanced Services (DESs) for the General Medical Services Contract (GMS) for 2008/09.
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2/3/2009 Transforming community health services has become a key priority for many NHS organisations over the last year and many organisations are beginning to consider the workforce aspects of the transformation programme.
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13/2/2009 This pay circular informs NHS organisations of the changes to national pay scales that take effect from 1 April 2009 for staff covered by the Agenda for Change agreement.
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15/1/2009 Under the Race Relations Act (2000), Disability Discrimination Act (2005) and Equality Act (2006), all public sector organisations need to undertake race, disability and gender impact assessments on new and existing policies and procedures.
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15/1/2009 NHS organisations need to know who their patients and staff are, and understand their needs, in order to improve services and employee experiences.
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22/12/2008 The healthcare science workforce forms the largest group of scientists in a single employment sector in the UK.
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1/12/2008 A consultation with Primary Care Trusts, Ambulance Trusts and Special Health Authorities on the Department of Health’s response to the independent evaluation of the pay framework for very senior managers in the NHS.
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28/11/2008 Dame Carol Black's report into the health of the working-age population and the positive Government response presents an opportunity for the NHS to create new standards for the provision of wellness services.
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24/11/2008 This briefing outlines the changes to the immigration system and explains what NHS trusts must do to meet the requirements of the new system.
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4/11/2008 This briefing outlines some of the findings, successes and learning from the NHS Employers' large scale workforce change (LSWC) programme that worked with 47 NHS trust teams to look at the benefits of effective implementation of the consultant contract.
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4/11/2008 This briefing outlines some of the findings, successes and learning from the NHS Employers' large scale workforce change (LSWC) improving patient safety and information governance programme that ended in October 2008.
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4/11/2008 This briefing sets out the employers' vision for the future direction of medical careers, ensuring that we are training the doctors that we need to provide high quality care for all.
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4/11/2008 As the largest public sector employer in the UK, the NHS can make a significant contribution to combating discrimination against people with mental health problems.
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4/11/2008 This briefing provides an overview of NHS Jobs, outlines the benefits for employers and shares details of some of the future developments that willl ensure NHS Jobs continues to deliver a fit-for-purpose online recruitment service
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4/11/2008 Document containing legal requirements, best practice examples and signposting advice on meeting standards for the key areas of occupational health and safety.
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4/11/2008 Briefing on Single Equality Schemes (SES), including learning from NHS trusts who have already developed an SES.
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4/11/2008 This briefing brings together the evidence and good practice to support trusts with making NHS staff engagement a reality.
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1/11/2008
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28/10/2008
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2/9/2008 Implementation guidance on the clinical directed enhanced services (DESs) for the GMS contract 2008/09 (April 2008).
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12/8/2008 Summary of the Government’s Equality Bill published July 2008.
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7/7/2008 Social Partnership Forum document on tackling healthcare associated infections through workforce policies and practices (July 2008).
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30/6/2008 Workforce issues, and particularly the importance of engaging and involving staff, are a central theme of the NHS Next Stage Review (NSR).
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13/6/2008 This briefing provides an update on the work healthcare organisations are undertaking in relation to Positive Action (June 2008).
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4/6/2008 This guidance has been produced jointly by NHS Employers and the General Practitioners Committee and forms part of the GMS contract changes for 2008/9 (April 2008).
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4/6/2008 Part 1 (Pages 1-33) of the Quality and Outcomes Framework guidance. This guidance has been produced jointly by NHS Employers and the General Practitioners Committee and forms part of the GMS contract changes for 2008/9 (April 2008).
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4/6/2008 Part 2 (Pages 34-63) of the Quality and Outcomes Framework guidance. This guidance has been produced jointly by NHS Employers and the General Practitioners Committee and forms part of the GMS contract changes for 2008/9 (April 2008).
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4/6/2008 Part 3 (Pages 64-96) of the Quality and Outcomes Framework guidance. This guidance has been produced jointly by NHS Employers and the General Practitioners Committee and forms part of the GMS contract changes for 2008/9 (April 2008).
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4/6/2008 Part 4 (Pages 97-131) of the Quality and Outcomes Framework guidance. This guidance has been produced jointly by NHS Employers and the General Practitioners Committee and forms part of the GMS contract changes for 2008/9 (April 2008).
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4/6/2008 Part 5 (Pages 132-149) of the Quality and Outcomes Framework guidance. This guidance has been produced jointly by NHS Employers and the General Practitioners Committee and forms part of the GMS contract changes for 2008/9 (April 2008).
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9/5/2008 This briefing, developed with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), sets out the business case for trusts for developing fast track physiotherapy services for staff in this area (May 2008).
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8/5/2008 Costing methodology for GMS practice payments during an influenza pandemic (May 2008).
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8/5/2008 Principles for GMS practice payments during an influenza pandemic (May 2008).
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1/5/2008 NHS Employers has produced this good practice guide, in association with the DH Modernising Medical Careers (MMC) team, for employers of specialty doctors to help them work towards the common goals of improved standards (April 2008).
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1/5/2008 This pay circular informs NHS employers of the new mileage rates for hospital medical and dental staff, and doctors and dentists in public health, the community health service and salaried primary dental care.
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1/5/2008 This pay circular informs employers of the extension of the period of protection of on-call allowances and changes to the rates of motor cycle allowances.
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17/4/2008 A summary of the key equality and diversity guidance for the NHS (April 2008).
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7/4/2008 This review sets out our significant achievements on behalf of employers and our plans for the year ahead.
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1/4/2008 Informing NHS employers of a new pay scale for specialty registrars in core training & changes in the national conditions of service for hospital medical and dental staff & doctors & dentists in public health & the community health service.
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1/4/2008 This pay circular informs employers of agreed changes to the rates of mileage allowances in Annex L of the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook. Reference is also made to reimbursement of fuel costs for lease cars (Annex M).
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1/4/2008 Changes in national pay and conditions of service of hospital medical and dental staff, doctors and dentists in public health, the community health service, salaried primary dental care and salaried GPs, with effect from 1 April 2008.
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1/4/2008 This pay circular informs NHS employers of the changes that have been agreed to take effect from 1 April 2008 for the remuneration of Agenda for Change staff working at unsocial times in standard hours.
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31/3/2008 This briefing outlines the new arrangements for ill health retirement benefits and sickness absence management and the implications for employers (March 2008).
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31/3/2008 This document outlines details of the joint final agreement for ill health retirement benefits and sickness absence management (March 2008).
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14/3/2008 Outlines the criminal record checks NHS organisations must carry out for the appointment and ongoing employment of all eligible individuals in the NHS.
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14/3/2008 Outlines the employment history and reference checks NHS organisations must carry out for the appointment and ongoing employment of all individuals in the NHS.
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14/3/2008 This document outlines the occupational health checks NHS organisations must carry out for the appointment and ongoing employment of all individuals in the NHS. It is one of a set of six that make up the NHS Employment Check Standards (March 2008).
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14/3/2008 This document outlines the registration and qualification checks NHS organisations must carry out for the appointment and ongoing employment of all individuals in the NHS (March 2008).
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14/3/2008 This document outlines the right to work checks NHS organisations must carry out for the appointment and ongoing employment of all individuals in the NHS (March 2008).
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14/3/2008 This document outlines the verification of identity checks NHS organisations must carry out for the appointment and ongoing employment of all individuals in the NHS (March 2008).
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10/3/2008 A briefing that summarises the CMCHA and the key actions for employers to ensure compliance (March 2008).
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4/3/2008 NHS Careers pack detailing the process for taking on work experience candidates along with useful resources and application information.
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3/3/2008 This briefing explains why the onus is on each trust to seize the opportunity that work experience programmes provide (February 2008).
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3/3/2008 This briefing provides an overview of the proposed arrangements for new contracts for staff and associate specialist doctors and the implications for employers (March 2008).
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1/3/2008 This circular informs NHS employers of changes in the pay and terms and conditions for staff on Agenda for Change contracts. A multi year pay settlement will apply to national pay scales that take effect from 1 April 2008, 1 April 2009 & 1 April 2010.
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14/2/2008 Interim report on the Social Partnership Action Plan for maximising employment opportunities for newly qualified healthcare professionals (October 2007).
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1/2/2008 This pay circular informs employers about agreed changes to Section 14 of the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook and introduces a supporting annex which provides an outline framework to support the management of sickness absence.
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10/1/2008 This paper has been developed with AHP Federation and supports employers in maximising the potential of allied health professionals (AHPs) to deliver the 18 week target.
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1/1/2008 This pay circular informs NHS employers of the introduction of the Specialty Doctor grade and new contractual arrangements for the Associate Specialist (2008) grade.
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1/12/2007 Information gathered through consultation with NHS organisations and through input from reference groups on the key areas, has informed our response.
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29/11/2007 A ten point action plan produced by NHS Employers and Stonewall, to help NHS organisations create an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment.
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28/11/2007 A report on the lessons to be learned from the negotiation and implementation process.
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22/11/2007 This human resources guidance for the NHS covers the key HR issues that would arise in the event of an outbreak of pandemic flu.
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22/11/2007 This briefing summarises the main HR issues in the Department of Health's draft guidance for responding to an influenza pandemic, to support organisations when commenting on the guidance (November 2007).
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9/11/2007 This paper sets out the national model appraisal scheme and is the outcome of discussion and agreement between NHS Employers and the British Dental Association.
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9/11/2007 Guidance on the job planning process for the proposed new contract for salaried dentists (November 2007).
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1/11/2007
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31/10/2007 A summary of the proposed changes to the Salaried Primary Dental Care Services terms and conditions (November 2007).
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22/10/2007 Consultation on how best to co-ordinate and integrate training and guidance services for refugee healthcare professionals in London to help them back into employment.
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22/10/2007 Summary of the proposals for managing ill health retirements and sickness absence in the NHS (October 2007).
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22/10/2007 Briefing for employers outlining the key proposals and next steps for employers on the ill health retirement and sickness absence consultation (October 2007).
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18/10/2007 An NHS Employers briefing for organisations on changes to the NHS Pension Scheme (September 2007)
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10/10/2007 Essential guide for NHS boards.
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10/10/2007 Essential guide for NHS staff.
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1/10/2007 This guide highlights the productivity benefits of e-rostering systems to roster all staff groups and provides trusts with key information to enable them to choose and successfully implement an e-rostering system (October 2007).
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1/10/2007
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1/10/2007
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21/9/2007 This is a guide for employers on developing an age strategy including flexible working in the run-up to retirement (July 2007).
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7/9/2007 A summary report on responses to a consultation, on the review of the GMS global sum formula (September 2007).
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24/8/2007 This briefing summarises some of the key findings, successes and learning from the second of the NHS Employers' large scale workforce change programmes (August 2007).
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23/7/2007 A briefing outlining the findings, successes and learning from NHS Employers' large scale workforce change (LSWC) 18-week programme that ended in June 2007.
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1/7/2007 This pay circular informs NHS employers of the changes with effect from 1 November 2007 in the national pay and conditions of service of hospital medical and dental staff and doctors in public health medicine and the community health service.
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14/6/2007 Outlines the latest developments in NHS Pension Scheme Review as well as the partnership review of ill health retirement, injury benefit and sickness absence in the NHS.
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1/6/2007 This pay circular notifies employers of rates of pay for Locum Appointments for Service in the Specialty Registrar grade, of amendments to the T&C of Service for Hospital Medical and Dental Staff and Doctors in Public Health Medicine.
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1/4/2007 This pay circular notifies employers of the introduction of the specialty registrar grade and amendments to the terms and conditions of service in respect of pay on return to training.
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1/4/2007 This pay circular notifies employers of changes in respect of maternity leave and pay arrangements, parental and carers leave provisions and flexible working arrangements from 1 April 2007.
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1/4/2007 This pay circular informs NHS employers of the changes with effect from 1 April 2007 in the national pay and conditions of service of hospital medical and dental staff and doctors in public health medicine and the community health service.
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1/4/2007 This pay circular informs NHS employers of changes, in respect of maternity, and related leave and pay provisions, general statement on equality and diversity, parental and carers leave provisions and flexible working arrangements from 1 April 2007.
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1/4/2007 This pay circular informs NHS employers of the changes that have been agreed to take effect from 1 April 2007 and 1 November 2007 in the national conditions of service for the staff covered by the Agenda for Change agreement.
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1/3/2007 This pay circular notifies employers of changes to the 2003 consultant (England) Terms and Conditions of Service.
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21/2/2007 This framework assists employers in the redeployment and recruitment of staff. It includes case studies on both redeployment of existing staff and recruitment of newly qualified healthcare professionals (October 2006).
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5/2/2007 An update on the GMS contract and negotiations (February 2007).
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1/2/2007 This pay circular informs NHS employers of consequential changes to the medical and dental TCS and contracts related to the introduction of revised NHS Pension Scheme arrangements.
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17/1/2007 The future of the medical workforce has been the subject of scrutiny and debate for years. Read this discussion paper for the latest thinking on the issues and questions they raise.
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1/1/2007 This pay circular notifies employers of a change, in respect of redundancy pay, to the hospital medical and dental staff, doctors in public health medicine and the community health service (2002) T&C of Service (TCS) and the T&C Consultants (En) 2003.
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1/1/2007 This pay circular notifies employers of the agreed arrangements for the remuneration of specialist trainees in public health under the Agenda for Change agreement.
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1/11/2006 This pay circular informs NHS employers of the changes with effect from 1 November 2006 in the national pay and conditions of service of consultants on both the pre 2003 and 2003 consultant contracts and of locum rates for Foundation level 2 progr.
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1/11/2006 This briefing, produced jointly with the Chief Nursing Officer as part of Modernising Nursing Careers2, identifies issues facing employers and suggests practical steps for addressing these.
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1/10/2006 This pay circular formally incorporates the agreed redundancy arrangements which took effect from the 1 October 2006 for staff covered by the Agenda for Change agreement.
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1/4/2006 This guidance is intended for all staff throughout the NHS in England and in the case of junior doctors will supplement work being carried out by NHS Employers Equality and Diversity team.
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1/4/2006 This pay circular informs NHS employers of the changes with effect from 1 April 2006 in the national pay and conditions of service of hospital medical and dental staff and doctors in public health medicine and the community health service.
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1/4/2006 This pay circular informs NHS employers of the changes from 1 April 2006 in national pay for the staff covered by the Agenda for Change agreement and the changes to the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service handbook.
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1/3/2006 This pay circular notifies employers of the new grade names and pay scale details for Foundation Trainees with immediate effect, the forthcoming closure of existing training grades, and contains revised guidance on the payment of mileage allowances.
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1/2/2006 This pay circular notifies employers of changes to the 2003 consultant model contract.
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25/10/2005 What is stress? Why do we get stressed? What causes stress? How we recognise stress and how to take control of stress.
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25/10/2005
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1/5/2005 This pay circular notifies employers of changes to the 2003 consultant model contract (England).
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1/4/2005 This pay circular notifies employers of changes to the 2003 consultant contract (England) Terms and Conditions of Service.
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1/3/2005 This pay circular notifies employers of changes to the National Health Service Hospital Medical and Dental Staff and Doctors in Public Health Medicine and the Community Health Service.
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2/2/2005 Fees and allowances payable to Doctors for Sessional Work in the Community Health Services, Medical Services to Local Authorities (under Collaborative Arrangements) and Medical Examinations of Prospective National Health Service Employees.
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2/2/2005 Agenda for Change: NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook, Uplifts to pay and certain allowances.
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1/1/2005 Pay and Conditions for Hospital Medical and Dental Staff, Doctors in Public Health Medicine and the Community Health Service.
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1/1/2005 Agenda for Change: NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook, Amendment to Section 27: Working Time Regulations.
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