Workforce

Opportunities for placement students in analytical teams

The Department of Health, NHS England and Department for Work and Pensions have opportunities for placement students to work for 9 to 12 months in our operational research and statistical teams. Operational research and statistical analysts play an instrumental part in tackling some of the nation’s most challenging and high profile health problems. Our analytical […]

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Executive leadership development for health informatics specialists

As part of its strategy of building informatics leadership capability, NHS England is working in partnership with the NHS Leadership Academy to provide support to 12 informatics specialists to join The Nye Bevan programme.The Nye Bevan programme is designed for senior leaders looking to move into an executive leadership role. Existing NHS staff working at […]

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NHS England encourage NHS staff to get vaccinated against flu this winter

As the NHS approaches its busiest time of year, NHS England are encouraging staff to take steps to protect individuals in their care as well as protecting themselves, their colleagues and family by getting a flu jab. NHS Employers are leading on the national staff flu vaccination campaign and we support them in encouraging all […]

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Outstanding health leaders named in national awards

Eight inspirational leaders and two ground breaking organisations have been named as the best in their field at this year’s prestigious NHS Leadership Recognition Awards. Three doctors, two nurses and a health trainer are among the individuals who have been honoured for their work. Organised by the NHS Leadership Academy, the national awards recognise and […]

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Latest recruitment data published

At the Board meeting on 8 November 2012, National Director: HR, Jo-Anne Wass, provided an update on recruitment and diversity data. This information has now been published. Most very senior management posts have now been appointed to and, while challenging, we are confident that we will have the majority of posts recruited to by next […]

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NHS Leadership Academy announces finalists for the NHS Leadership Recognition Awards 2012

The NHS Leadership Academy announced the finalists for the NHS Leadership Recognition Awards 2012. The peer-nominated national awards aim to recognise and celebrate outstanding leadership across the system and to share good leadership practice. The prestigious judging panels, chaired by Jim Easton, did a phenomenal job over the summer ensuring a robust judging process resulting […]

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The big ideas

In the latest issue of Public Service Review: Health and Social Care, NHS and Commissioning Board Authority Chief Executive Sir David Nicholson, calls for a system to get the best out of the world-class talent to be found in the National Health Service. Read the article.

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Sir David Nicholson message to NHS staff – 26 January 2012

Watch Sir David Nicholson talking to NHS staff about recommendations for the structure of the future NHS Commissioning Board and a clear vision for new ways of working, subject to the passage of the Bill. There are two ways to watch this video:  you can view it on YouTube or download the Windows Media Player format […]

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