NHS trusts are amongst the top 50 inclusive UK employers 2016 –  NHS Employers
The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers 2016 have been announced, six NHS trusts are amongst those recognised for their outstanding efforts towards achieving an inclusive workforce.

Plans launched for seven day hospital pharmacy services – NHS England
NHS England will deliver its first report on enhancing the quality of care and improving access to seven day pharmacy services for patients in hospital at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Annual Conference today, Monday 5 September 2016. “Transformation of Seven Day Clinical Pharmacy Services in Acute Hospitals” sets out a vision where hospital pharmacy services […]

David Dalton disputes BMA claim on seven day services – Health Service Journal
One of the British Medical Association’s key justifications for it latest wave of NHS strikes has been challenged by Sir David Dalton and the Department of Health, which has released papers from confidential talks with the union earlier this year.

#NHSFuture HR – calling deputy directors – NHS Employers
Are you an aspiring deputy director of workforce? Do you want guidance and support on taking the next step? Apply now for the career development programme.

Trust faces questions from council over children’s A&E services closure – NHE
The head of a trust which announced it was being forced to suspend emergency services for children at one hospital will appear before her local council to answer questions about the decision. Liz Rix, chief nurse and acting deputy chief executive of the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, will appear before Staffordshire…

Council chief executive appointed as CCG lead – NHE
The chief executive of Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has been appointed as the interim accountable officer of NHS Tameside and Glossop CCG as part of plans to closer integrate the area’s health and social care services. Steven Pleasant’s appointment is part of Tameside’s Care Together initiative, which is…

Read our response to apprenticeship proposals – NHS Employers
Read our response to the Department for Education’s recent apprenticeship levy proposals.

Comment on the apprenticeship standard in nursing – NHS Employers
Have your say on the new degree-based apprenticeship standard in nursing before it is passed for approval.