The COVID-19 pandemic demands a flexible approach to workforce deployment, with a heightened need to ensure staff are working in the right settings at the right time to make the greatest possible impact in reducing the spread and severity of the virus.
NHS England and Improvement has produced a set of resources for trusts, providing guidance on the safe deployment of existing and returning staff in new and unfamiliar settings, with a consideration of issues facing each professional group. The materials usefully contain legal indemnity advice and approval from Regulatory Bodies, Royal Colleges, Trades Unions and Specialist Associations.
The King’s Fund has launched a leading through COVID-19 digital site to support senior leaders through the pandemic. The new platform provides an easily accessible centre of guidance and information for leaders across the wider health and care sector, with a focus on helping to address the many practical challenges individuals and organisations are facing. Supported by NHS England and Improvement and Health Education England, the site has been launched with initial perspectives on teaming, coaching and virtual meetings, but will expand far beyond this with leaders being asked by The King’s Fund to submit areas of interest.
Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) is running a podcast series to share best practice between staff working across NHS finance. The podcast looks at the importance of collaborative working between finance and clinical staff, the impact of Covid-19 on mental health services, and the implications for future demand.
