Using flexible retirement to support retention

How to support staff to work flexibly towards the end of their career using the flexible retirement options available through the NHS Pension Scheme.

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Working time regulations for night workers: TCS handbook update

Section 27 of the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook has been amended to align with existing working time regulations for night workers.

18 April 2024
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Separate pay spine for nursing evidence submission

Summary of our response to the Department of Health and Social Care’s call for evidence on a separate pay spine for nursing.

11 April 2024
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How immigration changes are impacting international recruitment in the NHS

Sign up to the first in a series of masterclasses on international recruitment focusing on the impact of the new immigration policy changes.

30 April 2024 14:00 - 15:30 GMT
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Guidance for the employment of medical and dental consultants

Guidance for recruiting and employing medical and dental consultants in the NHS.

10 April 2024
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Latest news

The winners from Our Health Heroes Awards 2024.
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Our Health Heroes Awards winners 2024

The 2024 Our Health Heroes Awards celebrated the contribution of support staff in vital roles, recognising those people who go above and beyond.

18 April 2024
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NHS Employers responds to study showing power imbalances and hierarchies are preventing doctors working effectively in teams

Danny Mortimer said we have some way to go to improve team working in one of our largest staff groups.

17 April 2024
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GMC report reveals why doctors may leave the UK

Factors driving thousands of doctors to consider leaving the UK have been revealed in research published today by the General Medical Council (GMC).

12 April 2024
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NHS Employers respond to research showing thousands of doctors considering leaving the UK

Danny Mortimer said it is a concern that doctors are considering leaving the UK.

12 April 2024
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Upcoming events

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Webinar

How immigration changes are impacting international recruitment in the NHS

Sign up to the first in a series of masterclasses on international recruitment focusing on the impact of the new immigration policy changes.

30 April 2024 14:00 - 15:30 GMT
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Webinar

Too hot to handle

Join our webinar to explore the Too Hot To Handle report and its legal implications by authors Roger Kline and Joy Warmington and Capsticks.

10 May 2024 12:30 - 14:00 GMT
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Fostering excellence in tackling inequality

Join our conference on Tuesday 14 May 2024 to discuss tackling inequalities both within the workforce and service delivery.

14 May 2024 09:30 - 15:30 GMT
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The power of the team: Harnessing collaboration, diversity and challenge

Our free to attend annual Do OD Conference will take place on 14 May 2024 in Manchester.

14 May 2024 10:00 GMT
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NHS staff experience: moving on up?

Steven Weeks reflects on what the 2023 NHS Staff Survey results tell us about staff experience across the service.

8 April 2024
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How Reservists and their military leadership skills are valued by HNY ICB

Luke Clifford-Roper-Smith tells us how his military training has developed transferable skills that are valued by his NHS organisation.

15 March 2024
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How Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is developing a healthcare science apprenticeship pipeline

This blog explores introducing a healthcare science apprentice pathway for audiologists at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

14 March 2024
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