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How ICS working is critical to the success of the NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan

We recap everything you need to know about ICSs and their role in the future of NHS service delivery.

The NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan and flexible working: Our takeaways

Exploring the changing role of flexible working in the NHS, including its implications for retention and collaboration.

Embracing digital innovation: findings from the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan

The role of technology in the NHS, according to the 2023 workforce plan.

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How ICS working is critical to the success of the NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan

We recap everything you need to know about ICSs and their role in the future of NHS service delivery.

The NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan and flexible working: Our takeaways

Exploring the changing role of flexible working in the NHS, including its implications for retention and collaboration.

Embracing digital innovation: findings from the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan

The role of technology in the NHS, according to the 2023 workforce plan.

The vision of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan: Creating new careers

Unpacking everything the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan says about new working styles and careers.

Block bookings: The key benefits for NHS locums & temporary staffing teams

Everything you need to know about our exciting new feature: block bookings.

NHS Integrated Care Systems: What have we learnt so far?

Dean Royles and Natalie Ibrahim share their learnings from the first months of Integrated Care Systems being formalised.

System integrations: Streamline your temporary staffing operations

Boosting productivity is a major goal for the NHS, but can interoperability be the answer?

How to easily gather data with an integrated NHS workforce solution

Making data-driven decisions is key to improved outcomes for staff, patients, and organisations alike.

We have the data to transform our NHS workforce. And we have the means to use it better

President of the HPMA, Dean Royles, explores the role data has to play in NHS digital transformation.

How can NHS bank and agency staff help solve ICS workforce problems?

Dean Royles, HPMA President, shares how NHS bank staff can help solve key Integrated Care System challenges

How NHS organisations can support staff through financial education

A look at the role financial education has to play in addressing NHS staff burnout and improving their overall wellbeing.

The power of collaborative staff banks to unlock cost savings

There has never been a more critical time for ICSs to focus on reducing staffing costs: collaborative staff banks are one way of achieving this.

The key to an effective financial wellbeing strategy for NHS bank staff

We explore how to optimise a financial wellbeing strategy to support as many NHS bank staff as possible.

Understanding the NHS's financial challenges: Tips from a Deputy CFO

Arthur Vaughan, Deputy CFO within the NHS, shares his insights into the NHS financial landscape.

Creating quick, fair, and easy payment processes for NHS bank staff

Our short, no-nonsense introduction to payroll processes which really support your NHS bank staff.

Leverage Healthcare Data to Improve Financial Performance

Our guide to driving financial improvements through effective data analysis.

Optimising your NHS staff bank for financial savings

4 important elements to consider to get the best value from your NHS staff bank.

How to make your workforce solution more cost-effective

5 key areas to consider when selecting a workforce solution to reduce staffing spend.

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