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23/5/2013 NHS Employers, the General Practitioners Committee of the BMA and NHS England have jointly published the 2013/14 extended hours directed enhanced service guidance.
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23/5/2013 NHS Employers, the General Practitioners Committee of the BMA and NHS England have jointly published the 2013/14 patient participation directed enhanced service guidance.
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23/5/2013 On 5 July 2013, the NHS celebrates its 65th birthday. In the run up to this significant event, NHS Employers is profiling several leading BME individuals, all of whom are trailblazers – pioneers, leaders & experts in their respective fields of healthcare.
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20/5/2013 The third in this series of interviews profiles Sir Keith Pearson, chair of Health Education England.
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16/5/2013 Changes to the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook (amendment number 29): reimbursement of employee NHS business travel costs.
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9/5/2013 Regulations implementing EU law (the “Sharps Directive”) come into force across the UK on 11 May 2013.
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19/4/2013 This guidance has been formulated by the NHS Employers organisation to assist employers in handling special severance payments.
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19/4/2013 Guidance to help outline some of the legal boundaries which employers need to think about when considering the use of compromise agreements when terminating employment.
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18/4/2013 This profile celebrates the achievements of Raj Jain, chief executive officer of Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital.
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10/4/2013 As part of our BME trailblazer series, and to mark the 65th anniversary of the NHS, we will publish the profiles of 12 leading BME clinicians and managers.
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3/4/2013 NHS Employers and the NHS England have published guidance on Enhanced Services (ES) in 2013/14 that will make use of the General Practice Extraction Service (GPES) and Calculating Quality Reporting Service (CQRS).
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28/3/2013 Second trailblazer article for the Reservists: Focus On series.
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27/3/2013 Changes to the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook (amendment number 28): pay and conditions for NHS staff covered by the Agenda for Change agreement.
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27/3/2013 This pay circular informs employers in the NHS (England) of the changes in the national pay and conditions of service of hospital medical and dental staff...
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27/3/2013 This pay circular notifies employers of changes to Terms and Conditions of service.
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25/3/2013 The Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) rewards practices for the provision of 'quality care' and helps to standardise improvements in the delivery of clinical care. It was introduced as part of the new GMS contract in 2004.
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22/3/2013 Following a NHS Staff Council partnership review of the NHS Injury Benefit Scheme new provisions for an Injury Allowance (IA) will be introduced on 31 March 2013.
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18/3/2013 Changes to the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook (amendment number 28): Pay and conditions for NHS staff covered by the Agenda for Change agreement.
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9/3/2013 This briefing looks at how you can use social media in your organisation to improve staff engagement. It is aimed at the HR community but will also be of interest to communications teams and line managers.
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18/2/2013 As part of our Focus On: Reservists series, we will be publishing six interviews with a number of leaders within the NHS workforce.
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15/2/2013 As part of our BME trailblazer series, this month we take a look at Barbara Burford.
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14/2/2013 This discussion paper has ask views from the HR community in response to the Report of the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry, chaired by Robert Francis QC (The Francis Report).
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14/2/2013 These Frequently Asked Questions on the Specialty & Associate Specialist Contracts have been updated in agreement with the British Medical Association (BMA).
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16/1/2013 The NHS Employers organisation has published guidance to help the NHS realise the benefits of social media and implement a more permissive approach to its use.
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10/1/2013 As part of our BME trailblazer series, this month we take a look at Justus Akinsanya
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7/1/2013 Guidance for employers in relation to the sharing of relevant information about the conduct or performance of a healthcare worker where there is an identified risk to public and/or patient safety....
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26/11/2012 NHS Employers, the British Medical Association (BMA) and the devolved administrations have published a joint job planning guide for specialty and associate specialist doctors.
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26/11/2012 As part of our BME trailblazer series, this month we take a look at Sir Netar Mallick.
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29/10/2012 As part of our series, and to mark the 65th anniversary of the NHS, we are saluting the achievements of Dame Karlene Davis this month.
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24/9/2012 Difference and equality inspired Paula Vasco-Knight from a young age. Her two very different grandfathers, one from Nigeria and the other from Scotland, had a strong friendship built on respect and embracing and celebrating their differences.
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17/9/2012 This document has been published by NHS Employers and PSNC to help community pharmacy contractors complete the approved NMS reporting template.
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17/9/2012 This document has been published by NHS Employers and PSNC to help community pharmacy contractors complete the approved MUR reporting template.
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10/9/2012 The MUR guidance is now is updated to cover the changes to the service which took place on 1 July and 1 September 2012.
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5/9/2012 This pay circular informs employers of changes to the NHS terms and conditions of service handbook, which has been updated to acknowledge the creation of the NHS Commissioning Board and clinical commissioning groups.
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30/8/2012 Revised and updated in August 2012, this document outlines the verification of identity checks that NHS organisations must carry out for the appointment and ongoing employment of all individuals in the NHS.
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30/8/2012 Revised and updated in August 2012, 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.
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30/8/2012 Revised and updated in August 2012, 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.
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30/8/2012 Revised and updated in August 2012, this document outlines the occupational health checks NHS organisations must carry out for the appointment and ongoing employment of all individuals in the NHS.
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30/8/2012 Revised and updated in August 2012, this document 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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30/8/2012 Revised and updated in August 2012, this document 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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24/8/2012 As part of our BME trailblazer series, and to mark the 65th anniversary of the NHS, we will publish the profiles of 12 leading BME clinicians and managers.
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20/8/2012 This factsheet looks at the crucial role of boards in the staff engagement process and how they can promote and embed it within their organisation.
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19/7/2012 The creation of Health Education England and Local Education and Training Boards provides the opportunity for employers to ensure that the national investment in education delivers the maximum benefits for patients.
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16/7/2012 NHS Employers guidance aimed at supporting NHS organisations implementing rapid access to treatment and rehabilitation for NHS staff.
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11/7/2012 This profile celebrates the contribution that Professor Lord Ara Darzi has made to the NHS. It is the first in a series of 12 profiles to be published by NHS Employers to mark the 65th anniversary of the NHS.
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25/6/2012 NHS Employers and the GPC have produced an updated set of QOF frequently asked questions (FAQs) for use by primary care organisations and general practice which cover a number of historical issues and commonly asked questions.
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11/6/2012 Staff engagement has been shown to be an essential element of successful productivity and quality improvement initiatives. Our new factsheets look at the crucial role that workforce leaders can play in improving staff engagement.
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11/6/2012 Staff engagement has been shown to be an essential element of successful productivity and quality improvement initiatives. Our new factsheets look at the crucial role that workforce leaders can play in improving staff engagement.
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11/6/2012 Staff engagement has been shown to be an essential element of successful productivity and quality improvement initiatives. Our new factsheets look at the crucial role that workforce leaders can play in improving staff engagement.
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11/6/2012 Staff engagement has been shown to be an essential element of successful productivity and quality improvement initiatives. Our new factsheets look at the crucial role that workforce leaders can play in improving staff engagement.
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11/6/2012 The NHS Employers organisation has published guidelines and standards for the appointment and employment of NHS locum doctors in order to safeguard the quality of patient care.
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11/6/2012 NHS Employers has published a briefing outlining an employment model to help meet the required increase of health visitor training places.
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8/6/2012 This guidance highlights the importance of early intervention when concerns first arise about an individual doctor.
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8/6/2012 This informs employers in the NHS (England) of the freeze in the national pay rates of medical and dental staff effective from 1 April 2012.
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29/5/2012 The New Medicine Service guidance has been updated to provide details of the new payment structure that was introduced for the service in May 2012 and information on the loyalty payment to contractors who delivered the service between October & April 2012
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16/5/2012 This factsheet looks at the main issues in the engagement of nurses and how this can be improved.
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15/5/2012 All community pharmacy contractors must comply with the new clinical governance requirements, introduced in October 2011.
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14/5/2012 This publication provides a summary of our key work areas over the past 12 months.
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30/3/2012 In October 2011 the New Medicine Service and targeted MURs were introduced to the community pharmacy contractual framework (CPCF). Amendment of the clinical governance requirements of the CPCF was the final element of this package of changes to the CPCF.
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15/3/2012 The NHS Employers organisation has submitted our evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB) on market facing pay and how the Agenda for Change national framework could be more locally responsive.
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15/3/2012 This pay circular informs employers of the changes to the national pay scales that take effect from 1 April 2012 for staff covered by the Agenda for Change agreement.
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5/3/2012 The Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) rewards practices for the provision of 'quality care' and helps to standardise improvements in the delivery of clinical care. It was introduced as part of the new GMS contract in 2004.
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27/2/2012 This document gives an overview of the programme, including how we recruit Partners, their purpose, role and duties and the benefits.
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27/2/2012 This document outlines the importance of language competency assessment and aims to provide good practice guidance for employers.
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27/2/2012 QOF QP Indicators - supplementary guidance and frequently asked questions for PCOs and Practices across the UK. This document supersedes the 2011/12 QP supplementary guidance.
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20/2/2012 NHS Employers and the General Practitioners Committee of the British Medical Association have published guidance on the changes to the Clinical Directed Enhanced Services (DES) for 2012/13.
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13/2/2012 In September 2010, the Nursing and Midwifery Council published new Standards for pre-registration nursing education, which provide the framework for nursing education programmes and are central to how nurses will be trained.
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1/2/2012 This pay circular informs employers that changes have been agreed to the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook.
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11/1/2012 Guidance for community pharmacists to aid engagement between hospital and community pharmacists to help raise awareness among secondary care colleagues of the benefits of engaging with community pharmacy and provide additional information for patients.
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11/1/2012 Guidance on the New Medicine Service and targeted Medicines Use Reviews and how these two services can support patients who have recently discharged from hospital and can help to improve the transfer of care between the hospital and the community setting.
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7/12/2011 As part of the Government’s review of the Vetting and Barring Scheme, which was introduced in October 2009, a new scaled back employment vetting scheme will be introduced along with a reform of the criminal record checking regime.
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28/11/2011 This document provides an overview of the clinical governance changes, confirmation of the approved particulars that are to be released and looks at the implications for pharmacies.
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15/11/2011 This briefing features examples of good practice from across the NHS to help inform the planning of strategies to further reduce sickness absence and highlights opportunities for financial savings that can be made.
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15/11/2011 A call from parts of the healthcare and broader community to introduce statutory regulation for healthcare assistants has sparked discussion and debate about ensuring safe patient care and driving continued improvement to the quality of care received.
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15/11/2011 Medical revalidation is the process by which all doctors with a licence to practise in the UK will need to satisfy the General Medical Council (GMC), at regular intervals that they are fit to practise and should retain that licence.
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15/11/2011 This Briefing recommends extending the annual benefits statement approach of illustrating employee benefits by adopting a total reward philosophy in NHS organisations.
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2/11/2011 NHS Employers and the General Practitioners Committee have agreed three new quality and productivity (QP) indicators which aim to reduce avoidable A&E attendances.
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2/11/2011 The NMS guidance is for community pharmacists and commissioners and covers information that will help to ensure the NMS is both delivered and monitored successfully, such as contractor requirements, reporting arrangements and payment information.
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28/10/2011 The NHS Employers organisation has submitted our views to the pay review body for Doctors and Dentists.
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28/10/2011 The NHS Employers organisation's submission represents views from employers on the potential impact of the proposed increase in employee contributions for the NHS Pension Scheme on the NHS workforce and highlights any service delivery issues.
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21/10/2011 This document brings together suggestions and tips to help HR, line managers and staff side representatives work together to develop a retention strategy for your health visiting workforce.
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28/9/2011 The Finance Act 2011 confirms the revised arrangements in respect of pension contribution tax relief.
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20/9/2011 The evidence informs the NHS Pay Review Body's consideration of the uplift for those Agenda for Change groups of staff earning £21,000 or less.
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9/9/2011 Guidance for employers on managing the legal, practical and operational risks presented by the threat of industrial disputes.
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30/8/2011 This informs employers in the NHS (England) of the freeze in the national pay rates of hospital, medical, and dental staff, effective from 1 April 2011.
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22/8/2011 Your staff-facing seasonal flu vaccination campaign starts now.
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16/8/2011 The Professional Relationships Working Group have published a briefing for GP practices on the changes to the CPCF for 2011-12.
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28/7/2011 NHS Employers and the General Practitioners Committee (GPC) of the British Medical Association (BMA) have agreed a set of UK QOF FAQs which cover a number of historical issues and commonly asked questions.
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4/7/2011 This new guide produced by NHS Employers and the British Medical Association (BMA) highlights the benefits of effective preparation for both managers and consultants.
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11/4/2011 This pay circular informs employers that changes have been agreed to the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook in relation to the payment of national recruitment and retention premia (NRRP) to groups of staff identified in Annex R, table 20.
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5/4/2011 The Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) rewards practices for the provision of 'quality care' and helps to standardise improvements in the delivery of clinical care. It was introduced as part of the new GMS contract in 2004.
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5/4/2011 This document provides primary care trusts (PCTs) and practices with information to support implementation of the patient participation directed enhanced service (DES).
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24/3/2011 NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook (amendment number 23): pay and conditions for NHS staff covered by the Agenda for Change agreement.
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31/1/2011 This pay circular informs employers of the NHS Staff Council’s agreement on changes to Section 36: employment break scheme.
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11/1/2011 This discussion paper summarises the Department of Health’s (DH) consultation and seeks employer feedback on key questions.
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1/12/2010 This factsheet provides guidance for doctors in training who need to plan maternity leave.
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17/11/2010 Temporary staff in the NHS are essential for helping employers meet variations in activity levels, cover vacancies and short-term staff absences, and also bring in specific skills for short periods of time.
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16/11/2010 This guide, produced by the NHS Staff Council, covers the independent review of KSF, how the KSF has been simplified and how KSF can be used to support staff development as part of appraisals.
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16/11/2010 This Briefing helps senior managers in the NHS make staff health and well-being part of their organisation’s culture and embed it into their organisational policies.
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16/11/2010 NHS Employers has produced a Briefing ‘Organ donation: raising awareness within the NHS: Information for employers’ to raise awareness among the NHS workforce about the importance of organ donation.
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16/11/2010 This pay circular informs employers that the NHS Staff Council has agreed changes to Section 6 of the NHS terms and conditions of service handbook.
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16/11/2010 This Briefing sets out some tips on how to effectively engage your staff and help meet the current challenges facing the NHS.
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16/11/2010 Effective appraisals are a central part of employment practice, leading to improved staff performance, higher staff satisfaction and better patient outcomes.
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15/11/2010 This Briefing explains why employers need to assess the shape of their workforce and invest in the development of their support workers to ensure both flexibility and sustainability in workforce supply.
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2/11/2010 Pay circular informing employers about the NHS Staff Council agreements on: an addition to section 2 of the NHS terms and conditions of service and an amendment to section 17 of the NHS terms and conditions of service handbook.
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2/11/2010 NHS Staff Council final report about the national review of on-call.
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29/10/2010 Advice for managers and staff on working with radiation in the NHS.
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22/10/2010 Newly updated document containing legal requirements, best practice and practical pointers on meeting the requirements for the key areas of occupational health and safety.
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15/10/2010 This Briefing ‘The Equality Act 2010: employment implications for the NHS’ aims to give the latest position and understanding about the Equality Act from a human resources perspective.
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14/10/2010 This document has details on the national review of the reimbursement of travel expenses, led by the NHS Staff Council.
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16/9/2010 The new standards for education from the Nursing and Midwifery Council provide the framework for pre-registration nurse education programmes and will determine how we train our future nursing workforce.
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15/9/2010 The health white paper and need for up to £20 billion in efficiency savings in the NHS by 2013/14 present challenges for every organisation in the NHS.
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13/9/2010 This pay circular informs employers of a new Section 21: Right to Raise Concerns in the Public Interest (Whistleblowing), in the NHS terms and conditions of service handbook.
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1/9/2010 National Mutually Agreed Resignation Scheme (MARS) for England. Changes to NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook (amendment 18).
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19/8/2010 a guide for international medical graduates thinking about working or training in the UK
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12/8/2010 This is web-based guidance, free to download and aimed primarily at HR directors and line managers. It will also be of relevance to members of NHS boards and organisations that are currently preparing for the NHS Pension Choice exercise.
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6/4/2010 Notification of pay rates for hospital medical and dental staff, doctors and dentists in public health, the community health service and salaried primary dental care
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1/4/2010 This guide aims to support general practitioners (GPs) and community pharmacists in developing more effective working relationships and in turn, improve primary care services for patients.
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1/4/2010 This guide aims to support general practitioners (GPs) and community pharmacists in developing more effective working relationships and in turn, improve primary care services for patients.
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29/3/2010 A self-assessment tool for managers which covers the steps an organisation needs to take to provide information prescriptions, as well as helping to identify the organisational and workforce support needed.
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16/3/2010 The NHS Employers Volunteering pack provides employers with the practical information they need to help them respond to the Department of Health Strategic Vision for Volunteering.
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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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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 This briefing explores the benefits for the NHS in supporting and employing refugee healthcare professionals.
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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 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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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 submission to the Senior Salaries 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Principles for GMS practice payments during an influenza pandemic (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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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 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 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 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 document outlines details of the joint final agreement for ill health retirement benefits and sickness absence management (March 2008).
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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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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 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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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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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 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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22/10/2007 Summary of the proposals for managing ill health retirements and sickness absence in the NHS (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
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1/10/2007
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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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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 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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1/4/2007 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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1/3/2007 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 the agreed arrangements for the remuneration of specialist trainees in public health under the Agenda for Change agreement.
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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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1/11/2006 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
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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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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 Agenda for Change: NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook, Amendment to Section 27: Working Time Regulations.
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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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