ISTCs

NHS Employers provide advice on all HR aspects of NHS reconfiguration. We represent and support employers through change processes including the introduction of independent sector treatment centres (ISTC).

Latest news

28 August 2007 - changes to additionality activity policy

The workforce review team (WRT) has undertaken a review of the shortage professions list in the phase 2 independent sector treatment centres (ISTC) agreements, which will come into force on 1 September 2007. As a result of this the HR framework for phase 2 has been updated with this information. You can find the updated HR framework here.

Support materials

• HR frameworks - NHS Employers is responsible for the HR frameworks for the ISTC programme
• Support materials - NHS Employers offers guidance and support for employers throughout the ISTC programme. All support materials for employers are available here. Please check these pages frequently, as they will be updated when further guidance is available
• Q&As - useful questions and answers regarding the ISTC programme.