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Working in HR in the NHS: your views
NHS Employers is conducting a poll of HR directors prior to our annual conference and exhibition, from 4 to 6 November, to find out your views of working in HR in the NHS. Your answers will help us to determine the mood of the service and ensure the work that we do is relevant and responsive to your needs. Please take five minutes to complete the questionnaire. (06 October 2008)
Key issues
Public Accounts Committee report
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) published its report into pay modernisation and the General Medical Services (GMS) contract last week. Although the report raised several issues, NHS Employers has already addressed some of these with changes to the contract. In 2006, we made significant changes that resulted in substantial financial savings and improved patient services. In addition, earlier this year, we provided incentives for practices to provide additional appointment times which increased access for patients. (13 October 2008)
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) published its report into pay modernisation and the General Medical Services (GMS) contract last week. Although the report raised several issues, NHS Employers has already addressed some of these with changes to the contract. In 2006, we made significant changes that resulted in substantial financial savings and improved patient services. In addition, earlier this year, we provided incentives for practices to provide additional appointment times which increased access for patients. (13 October 2008)
NHS staff survey update
More than 250,000 NHS staff are being asked their views on working in the NHS through the NHS staff survey, which should have been distributed in all NHS trusts at the start of October. This year all trusts are required to conduct the survey. Staff in all sectors and roles in the NHS are being encouraged to give their views. Information and guidance on how to conduct the survey, changes since the 2007 survey, and how the survey can be used to monitor and improve your trusts' performance is available on the National NHS Staff Survey Advice Centre website. (13 October 2008)
More than 250,000 NHS staff are being asked their views on working in the NHS through the NHS staff survey, which should have been distributed in all NHS trusts at the start of October. This year all trusts are required to conduct the survey. Staff in all sectors and roles in the NHS are being encouraged to give their views. Information and guidance on how to conduct the survey, changes since the 2007 survey, and how the survey can be used to monitor and improve your trusts' performance is available on the National NHS Staff Survey Advice Centre website. (13 October 2008)
NHS Revalidation Support Team announced
The Department of Health has announced the formation of the NHS Revalidation Support Team (RST) to help with the implementation of revalidation of all doctors in England. This will have significant implications for employers and we look forward to working with the RST and others to ensure that the design and delivery of revalidation systems locally fully meets the needs of employers. (13 October 2008)
The Department of Health has announced the formation of the NHS Revalidation Support Team (RST) to help with the implementation of revalidation of all doctors in England. This will have significant implications for employers and we look forward to working with the RST and others to ensure that the design and delivery of revalidation systems locally fully meets the needs of employers. (13 October 2008)
New identity card for foreign nationals unveiled
From 25 November 2008, the UK Border Agency (UKBA) will begin to issue new UK identity cards to foreign nationals to prove their identity and immigration status. The introduction of the card supports the points-based immigration system by making it easier for employers to check an individual's entitlement to live and work in the UK. (29 September 2008)
From 25 November 2008, the UK Border Agency (UKBA) will begin to issue new UK identity cards to foreign nationals to prove their identity and immigration status. The introduction of the card supports the points-based immigration system by making it easier for employers to check an individual's entitlement to live and work in the UK. (29 September 2008)
Current work priorities
Mental health and employment in the NHS
NHS Employers has published an updated version of Mental health and employment in the NHS to include facts and research evidence on mental health and employment, information on preventing job losses, details on the impact of stigma and recommendations for tackling mental health and ill health in doctors.
NHS Employers has published an updated version of Mental health and employment in the NHS to include facts and research evidence on mental health and employment, information on preventing job losses, details on the impact of stigma and recommendations for tackling mental health and ill health in doctors.
Centre of Excellence - workforce consultation
The NHS Next Stage Review announced plans for a Centre of Excellence to support workforce strategy and planning in the NHS with evidence and analysis. The King's Fund is managing the consultation and NHS Employers will be responding to this on your behalf. We are keen to hear your views by 15 October 2008.
The NHS Next Stage Review announced plans for a Centre of Excellence to support workforce strategy and planning in the NHS with evidence and analysis. The King's Fund is managing the consultation and NHS Employers will be responding to this on your behalf. We are keen to hear your views by 15 October 2008.
Responsible officer consultation
We are currently seeking employers' views to feed into the Department of Health consultation on the role and function of the Responsible Officer in medical revalidation. To have your say, please complete our short online questionnaire by 14 October.
We are currently seeking employers' views to feed into the Department of Health consultation on the role and function of the Responsible Officer in medical revalidation. To have your say, please complete our short online questionnaire by 14 October.
Latest events
Leading workforce thinking 4-6 November, 2008
Leading workforce thinking, NHS Employers annual conference and exhibition 2008 is a key highlight in the year for senior workforce and human resource professionals in the health service.
Leading workforce thinking, NHS Employers annual conference and exhibition 2008 is a key highlight in the year for senior workforce and human resource professionals in the health service.
Equality and diversity: a clean bill of health
NHS Employers' equality and diversity conference in London takes place against the backdrop of a new single Equality Bill, with a programme designed to help delegates explore how far they have come within their own organisations and what more they need to do to meet the challenges of the emerging agenda.
NHS Employers' equality and diversity conference in London takes place against the backdrop of a new single Equality Bill, with a programme designed to help delegates explore how far they have come within their own organisations and what more they need to do to meet the challenges of the emerging agenda.
Latest publications
Pandemic influenza - HR guidance for the NHS (274 kB PDF)
Briefing: NHS Next Stage Review: workforce issues (237 kB PDF)
Tackling healthcare associated infections through workforce policies and practices: a partnership approach (252 kB PDF)