Steve Dayman

Addressing #healthinequalities is an ongoing NHS priority. But how do you engage with relevant partners across communities? How do you determine the financial cost? And how do you strike the balance between national systems, joint planning, and local knowledge to address them? We cover these questions and more as part of our health inequalities bitesize courses, free to all NHS staff and essential learning to anyone wanting to contribute to the health inequalities agenda. https://okt.to/OMLB1q

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🚀 The NHS & Meridian Business Support! Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting is set to outline substantial financial reforms for the NHS in Liverpool today. As part of these reforms, there's talk of banning agencies from covering entry-level positions and stopping NHS staff from resigning and returning through agencies. While the intention is to streamline costs, it's worth considering the bigger picture. At Meridian Business Support, we believe that banning agency workers misunderstands where the true staffing challenges in the NHS lie. 🚑 Agency workers play a crucial role in maintaining healthcare standards and offering the flexible work environment many prefer. By shifting staffing costs from agencies to NHS banks, the problem isn't solved but moved around, leading to higher costs and potential staff shortages. On this very day, Meridian Business Support is meeting with HealthTrust Europe to explore new ways to support the NHS. This partnership is a testament to our ongoing commitment to provide valuable, flexible staffing solutions for our healthcare system. 🙌 Your thoughts on these proposed changes? Comment below or get in touch with me directly at [email protected]. Let's discuss how we can continue supporting our beloved NHS together. #recruitment #NHS #Healthcare

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Our latest report looks to the ABCs to help NHS leaders address the current challenges it faces. For A, we’re looking at Active Solutions and the key pillars for reducing avoidable agency spend.   Get your copy - https://lnkd.in/dTajJvFg   #AgencySpendReduction #NHS #NHSpartners #NHSstaff #WorkforceProductivity

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Thought provoking article from Dr Fiona Cust in Nursing Times ultimately around retention and supporting the workforce. So many different challenges and angles to look at and work on. These challenges echo the Acacium Group white paper released earlier in the year around the flexible workforce experience and how nearly 1 in 5 are looking to leave the workforce in the next 2 years. These are challenges that we must rise to and with speed. Our workforce specialist businesses in Bank Partners, Maxxima Group and Espirita are perfectly placed to assist with this in both an advisory and solutions basis. Our next whitepaper is released next month. If you would like a copy please drop me a note. #workforce #wellbeing #flexibleworkforce #workforcesolutions #retention

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Tendering in care is competitive. But no matter what sector you’re in tendering is a key step to unlocking new growth opportunities for your business. Your application should show off your expertise, commitment and capability, but there’s a right way of doing this. Download our Partner Citation Professional Solutions’s FREE guide ‘An introduction to tendering in care’ and learn how to give your business that competitive edge and stand out from the crowd. Download now: https://lnkd.in/eJaMjVRH #workingtogether

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We're pleased to be appointed as a supplier on the NHS Shared Business Services’ (NHS SBS) Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health Framework Agreement. The NHS SBS Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health Framework will support the NHS and wider public sector across various services aimed at delivering value to NHS employees, patients, and suppliers. WSP in the UK, alongside GL Hearn (member of WSP) has been named on six key lots within this framework, including Business, Leadership, Management, Governance, Structure & Strategy, Integrated Care, Healthcare & Community Care, Commercialisation, Innovation & Transformation, Finance and Procurement, Social Value, Sustainability, and Carbon Neutrality, and Property. Together, we will provide NHS clients with services such as business case development, strategy development, healthcare planning, Net Zero Carbon and Green Plan development, capital asset strategies, and more. This appointment underscores our continued commitment to supporting the critical work of the NHS through our diversified expertise. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3WQ7pWM #WeAreWSP #NHSPartnership #Health

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🌟 CESR or Portfolio Pathway make the Specialist Register accessible to those that haven’t completed a UK training scheme It also gives NHS Trusts the ability to 'grow their own' Consultants 🌱 thus removing the reliance on waiting for UK trainees that might not come ⚠️ The process is a minefield with huge amounts of documentation usually required (typically 📚 800–1,000 pages of documents) ❓ Knowing where to start is daunting, and there’s minimal information available publicly 📋 The GMC and Royal Colleges offer detailed criteria unique to different specialisms, but it’s up to you to decide how you provide and present the evidence 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Many doctors I speak to are seeking ‘CESR Support’ in their next job, and many employers want to ‘grow’ their future Consultant workforce 📉 The issue is that there’s a huge shortfall in information available to doctors around what’s expected and to employers around what they need to offer 💡 If you’re working as a senior doctor and looking to pursue CESR, let me know as I might be able to help bridge this gap and connect you with an excellent employer who can support you!

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 “The 2010s were a lost decade for our NHS… which left the NHS unable to be there for patients today, and totally unprepared for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.” These are the words the Prime Minister used following the release of the Darzi NHS report. In it, Lord Darzi has pulled back the curtain on failing services, which he has suggested are as a result of funding shortages that have left hospitals with failing infrastructure, and outdated equipment, but has also spoken about the impact of reduced productivity. Hospital staffing increased by 17% between 2019 and 2023, he reported, yet he also noted that there was no comparable uplift in appointments, operations, or procedures. Both Lord Darzi, and Sir Keir Starmer agree that the NHS is spending in the wrong places, and that there needs to be a shift of care away from hospitals and into communities. But there is a problem here that neither addressed. To create this 'neighbourhood care', funding will need to be moved from Secondary Care and into Primary and Community Care. But while this process is being developed, existing care networks within hospitals will still need to be funded, creating a requirement for 'double funding' at least on a temporary basis. Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has stated no more funding without reforming, so once again it appears that fixing the NHS has reached an impasse over how to fund it. #nhs #darzi #funding #sirkierstarmer #efficiency #communitycare #hospitals #primarycare #productivity #nursing #doctors #generalpractice https://lnkd.in/e6wTREvS

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Join our online study day with University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, to find out how they have achieved 99% job planning compliance. 💡Gain insights and practical tips on how the Trust overcame challenges around job planning ⬆️ Discover how they have driven engagement across their clinical team 📋 Find out they are effectively reporting and aligning job plans to clinical activity and service delivery Register your place: https://ow.ly/4Pmu50SUvjE #JobPlanning #JobPlan #Productivity

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Testimonials show a job well done.  Here’s one from an NHS Client👇 Our NHS Trust now uses their profiling service for the majority of our mid to senior level hires in both medicine and business services. We have found their reports extremely helpful, providing a much fuller set of assessment information for final panel interviews, which has significantly improved our decision-making process. Resourcing Manager – NHS Dive into our services risk-free and discover new possibilities. Our innovative solutions can transform your hiring practices, making them more efficient and cost-effective. By leveraging our expertise, you can optimise your recruitment process and ensure you select the best candidates for your organisation. 🖐 Follow me for more insights and strategies on enhancing your recruitment practices. 🖐 🖐 Stay updated with the latest trends and tools to take your hiring to the next level. 🖐 #psychometrics #personalityassessment #recruitment

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Is PSIRF on your agenda? We have experts available to support you on either an interim or consultancy basis. Please get in touch to discuss how we can help! #PSIRF #Patientsafety

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At WESolutions, we pride ourselves on maintaining a rigorous and ethical approach to recruiting international nurses. Recently, one of our NHS contacts asked: "How can we guarantee our candidates aren’t being taken advantage of or are actually receiving the best experience?" This has prompted us to reflect deeply on how we can enhance the robustness and integrity of our process. Additionally, there is a belief that although we receive great number of positive recommendations and reviews, these may not truly reflect the actual feelings of the individuals. Is this true, International community? Are you saying what you think we want to hear, or can you be candid in your reviews? or has this NHS contact just got it wrong? We believe that transparency, fairness, and support are the cornerstones of ethical recruitment. Our goal is to ensure that every nurse we work with feels respected, valued, and confident in their transition to working in the UK. However, we also understand that there is always room for improvement, and who better to provide insights than the very professionals experiencing these processes firsthand? How Robust Can We Make Our Process? We are committed to making our recruitment practices as strong and fair as possible. This Means: Clear Communication: Providing detailed, honest information about roles, expectations, and the support available. Support Systems: Ensuring that candidates have access to necessary resources and assistance throughout their relocation and integration. Feedback Mechanisms: Actively seeking and incorporating feedback from candidates to continuously improve our approach. Your Opinion Matters! We are calling on international nurses and candidates to share their experiences and opinions on our recruitment process, as well as those of other organizations. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us understand: What aspects of the process worked well for you? Where did you encounter challenges or areas of concern? How can we make the experience smoother, more transparent, and more supportive? Your insights will directly contribute to refining our approach, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed the ethical standards expected in international recruitment. Please share your thoughts in the comments below or reach out to us directly. Together, we can create a recruitment process that is fair, supportive, and truly beneficial for all international healthcare professionals. Thank you for your commitment and dedication to healthcare, and for helping us uphold the highest standards in our recruitment practices. #HealthcareRecruitment #EthicalRecruitment #InternationalNurses #FeedbackMatters #NHS #GlobalHealthcareProfessionals #JoinUs

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Today’s employment blog looks at a recent case in which the EAT considered the meaning of ‘economic activities’ and ruled that TUPE did not apply to the merger of six NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups.   Read the latest blog now: https://bit.ly/4gotgMj   #employment #employlaw #employmenttribunal #legal

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ICYMI: The future of our #NHS depends upon trusts and specialist #staffing providers working together to develop sustainable staffing practices, prioritising: 💷 Cost #efficiency 👥 Workforce stability ⚖️ Flexibility and fairness To find out more, read our recent #blog 👉 https://bit.ly/3zc9Id9

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ICYMI: The future of our #NHS depends upon trusts and specialist #staffing providers working together to develop sustainable staffing practices, prioritising: 💷 Cost #efficiency 👥 Workforce stability ⚖️ Flexibility and fairness To find out more, read our recent #blog 👉 https://bit.ly/3zc9Id9

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