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NHS Professionals' CEO again named in two top international leaders’ lists
24/10/2024

Nicola McQueen has again made the rollcall in two prestigious international staffing and workforce lists.

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2024-25: As we near the halfway point, what have we learned this year?
23/10/2024

Find out the latest themes and trends emerging from our conversations with healthcare leaders in 2024/25 so far

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The National Fraud Initiative (NFI)
11/09/2024

NHS Professionals will be participating in this year’s National Fraud Initiative (NFI). The NFI is an exercise that matches electronic data within and between...

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August 2024 Timesheet Changes
11/07/2024

Due to the August bank holiday, we have made a small change to the timesheet release dates to avoid any disruption to your usual payment date.

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Drive Thriving Futures: Invest in Healthcare Learning Experiences
26/04/2024

"I am not just surviving but thriving!" – Discover how these words from one determined student sums up our drive to advance healthcare learning.

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NHS Professionals nominated for "Staffing Solution of the Year" at the HSJ Partnership Awards 2024
27/03/2024

The nomination was for our agency reduction work with Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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Retaining the workforce with inclusion and kindness
21/12/2023

Read our full report on a thought-provoking panel session at The King's Fund's 2023 annual conference.

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NHS Professionals' CEO again announced in Global Power 150 Women and Staffing Europe 100 lists
23/11/2023

The NHS Professionals’ Chief Executive Officer Nicola McQueen has been named in two prestigious international staffing and workforce lists.

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December 2023 and January 2024 Timesheet Changes
10/11/2023

Please make sure you release your timesheets by midnight on the dates given to ensure you are paid on time.

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NHS Professionals increases service to Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
27/10/2023

NHS Professionals (NHSP) now provides a full Bank Service to the newly formed Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (RDUH).

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NHS Professionals Scoops Specialist Recruitment Company of the Year for the Second Time
20/10/2023

NHS Professionals has won the Grant Thornton Specialist Recruitment Company of the Year Award for the second consecutive year at the highly respected Talint Partners TIARA Awards.

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NHS Professionals wins Recruitment Company of the Year
29/09/2023

NHS Professionals saw off the competition to be crowned Recruitment Company of the Year at one of the recruitment industry’s biggest awards ceremonies

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NHS Professionals scoops two recruitment awards
28/09/2023

For the second time NHS Professionals awarded ‘Recruitment Company of the Year over £250m Turnover’ as well as ‘MSP of the Year’.

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Here to stay: what drives and motivates the NHS flexible workforce
08/08/2023

In September 2021 the rules on flexible working in the NHS changed meaning that those on these terms could request flexible working from day one of employment. Find out what exactly is ‘flexible working’ and its impact on the NHS workforce.

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August 2023 Bank Holiday Timesheets
03/08/2023

Due to the August bank holiday, we have made a small change to the timesheet release date to avoid any disruption to your usual payment date.

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NHS Professionals successfully awarded supplier status on NHS Workforce Alliance framework
31/07/2023

NHS Professionals is delighted to announce that we have recently been awarded a prestigious place on the highly competitive Managed Staff Banks Framework (RM6278) through NHS Workforce Alliance.

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NHS Professionals International successfully win place on NHS Workforce Alliance international framework
31/07/2023

NHS Professionals International are delighted to announce that they have recently been awarded a place on a high-profile staffing framework through NHS Workforce Alliance.

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NHS Professionals continue partnership with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
20/07/2023

NHS Professionals will continue to share best practices and insights with the CSP and their registered physiotherapists.

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Celebrating another four years in partnership with Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
14/07/2023

NHS Professionals (NHSP) are delighted to announce that Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust has renewed their contract for another four years.

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The NHS 15 Year Workforce Plan: NHS Professionals’ View
07/07/2023

NHS England has now published its long-awaited workforce plan which sets out the ambitions for growing and developing the NHS workforce over the next 15 years. Its ‘Train, Retain, Reform’ focus establishes a clear direction of travel. Read our thoughts here.

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NHS ConfedExpo 2023 Conference Keynotes
06/07/2023

As the largest provider of flexible workers to the NHS, NHS Professionals proudly hosted an expert panel session with a large audience of health and care professionals at the ConfedExpo in June 2023.

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NHS ConfedExpo 2023 Conference Keynotes
28/06/2023

NHS Professionals hosted an interactive workshop session focused on collaboration. The session saw groups of delegates explore the new collaboration agenda. Here we summarise some of the points agreed by each group for their chosen issue.

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NHS Professionals is proud to sponsor the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) Annual Conference
31/05/2023

NHS Professionals currently has occupational therapists at 16 of our partner Trusts and we are proud to support the important work that RCOT do to raise the profile of occupational therapy.

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Mental Health Awareness Week: Anxiety
16/05/2023

This year's theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is Anxiety. Sam Boyes, a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist and Bank Member at Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust discuss the impact of anxiety.

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Viewpoint: The King’s Fund Annual Leadership and Workforce Summit
09/05/2023

NHS Professionals proudly hosted a breakfast panel session at the King’s Fund’s tenth Annual Leadership and Workforce Summit in March 2023.

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May Bank Holiday Timesheet Changes 2023
02/05/2023

May Bank Holiday Timesheet Changes 2023

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Educating the next generation of Healthcare Support Workers
28/04/2023

NHS Professionals (NHSP) are proud sponsors of the “Best Student Experience” category at this year’s Student Nursing Times Awards.

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Great expectations: how to prove ‘return on investment’ in the complex world of healthcare education and training
18/04/2023

Great expectations: how to prove ‘return on investment’ in the complex world of healthcare education and training | By Stuart Lowry, Service Development Director, NHS Professionals Academy

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NHS Professionals' New Research Unveils Detailed Personas of the Non-Clinical Workforce
17/04/2023

This timely report uses innovative ‘persona’ research to shine a light on our non-clinical Bank Members – especially the growing number who choose to work flexibly on our Bank.

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The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust continues working with NHS Professionals
11/04/2023

NHS Professionals are excited to announce that The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust has renewed their contract. NHS Professionals will continue to work alongside the Trust, managing its flexible workforce across a number of staff groups – a partnership that has been active for more than 18 years.

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NHS Professionals appoints new Chair, Dr Helen Phillips
04/04/2023

NHS Professionals is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chair of the Board. Dr Helen Phillips started her new role with the award-winning staffing provider at the beginning of April 2023.

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NHS Professionals' New Research Unveils Detailed Personas of AHP, HCS and Social Workers to Improve Services
29/03/2023

This timely report uses innovative ‘persona’ research to shine a light on Allied Health Professionals, Healthcare Scientists and Social Workers. Using its data can help us and the Trusts we work with maximise the talent within these specialist staff groups and deliver consistently high-quality services.

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Staffing success: NHS Professionals International and Pan-Mersey win at the HSJ Partnership Awards 2023!
24/03/2023

NHS Professionals International (NHSPI), in partnership with the Pan-Mersey group of NHS Trusts, were named winners of the ‘Staffing Solution of the Year’ award at the industry-leading HSJ Partnership Awards

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Easter Bank Holiday Timesheet Changes 2023
21/03/2023

Here you can find the timesheet deadlines for bank holidays in April 2023.

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Overseas NHS Workers Day
02/03/2023

Kelly shares what change means to her and how we can all do our part to create a fairer, more inclusive world.

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NHS Professionals celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
10/02/2023

NHS Professionals is proud to be supporting National Apprenticeship Week, which takes place between Monday 6 February and Sunday 12 February 2023.

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NHS Professionals welcomes new Chief People Officer
08/02/2023

NHS Professionals are delighted to announce the appointment of a new Chief People Officer. Helen Ives, who joined the organisation in January 2023, will lead the people vision.

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NHS Professionals is recognised as a Top Employer in 2023
17/01/2023

The 2023 Top Employers have been announced and NHS Professionals has been recognised once again as a Top Employer in the UK and Ireland.

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Better Balance with the Bank
03/01/2023

When we spoke to Margaret about her career and the experiences she's had, we were truly inspired. Working as a Midwife for over 47 years, Margaret continues to work bank shifts at her Trust at the weekends, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge to her patients, her team and her Trust.

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Britain’s got talent: rethinking recruitment of the health and care workforce
20/12/2022

Like any organisation, the success of the NHS hinges on the talent of its people and this has never been more true. The pandemic response gave us some incredible examples. But in reality, it’s an everyday event in the NHS. Staff routinely demonstrate their outstanding talent by delivering great care in very challenging circumstances.

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