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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.
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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.
![An unfocussed image of a clinician, superimposed with a futuristic spiral illustrating technology in medicine.](https://patchwork.health/app/uploads/2023/07/medicine-7104394_1280.jpg)
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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The evolution of healthcare rostering software: from manual to digital
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Overcoming common staffing challenges with medical rostering software
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The role of healthcare rostering software in reducing staffing shortages
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Cracking the code on NHS pay rate escalations
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Patchwork Rota: greater visibility & more control
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Clocking out of leave chaos
Discover how Patchwork Rota addresses the problems with annual leave management in the NHS when it comes to e-rostering.
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The impact of e-rostering on clinician well-being
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The positive impact of effective e-rostering on NHS budgets
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NHS workforce retention: The role of e-rostering in empowering clinicians
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Managing NHS staff bank shifts: A best practice guide
To utilise your temporary workforce effectively, this guide outlines top tips for advertising and managing shifts through your staff bank.
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4 lesser-known product features that support safe staffing
We take a look at the exciting new functionality which can help you secure safer staffing for everyone.
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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.
![A stethoscope laid flat on a piece of paper showing a list](https://patchwork.health/app/uploads/2023/07/medical-563427_1280.jpg)
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.
![An unfocussed image of a clinician, superimposed with a futuristic spiral illustrating technology in medicine.](https://patchwork.health/app/uploads/2023/07/medicine-7104394_1280.jpg)
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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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.
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Block bookings: The key benefits for NHS locums & temporary staffing teams
Everything you need to know about our exciting new feature: block bookings.
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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.
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System integrations: Streamline your temporary staffing operations
Boosting productivity is a major goal for the NHS, but can interoperability be the answer?
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