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Workforce

This section provides workforce information for local NHS organisations

We have developed these pages packed with information to explain why workforce development is so crucial and what we are doing across the region to improve it.

Workforce white paper transition

As a result of the government white paper Liberating the NHS: Developing the healthcare workforce, the SHA workforce function is currently in transition to a provider led Education and Training Workforce Partnership. Click here for the latest information.

Ambulance staff

We all know that excellent patient care can only be provided by a well trained and well planned workforce.  From doctors and nurses, to scientists and porters, every member of staff has an important part to play in making our north east NHS world class.  If we are to continue to meet patients’ needs, we must get the right workforce in place to deliver the services of the future.

The North East NHS has a regional workforce team who help plan and supply the workforce needed to deliver the ambitious plans set out in the regional Our vision, our future report and in Lord Darzi's High Quality Care for All report.

Have a look through these pages designed for you and your organisation to find straightforward regional workforce information, support and resources:

 

Getting the right workforce

People are the most important resource in delivering our ambitious healthcare improvement programme. As a region we must develop the skills of our existing workforce and recruit, retain and develop the highest calibre people for our future.

Being the best employer

Our staff are the best advert for attracting our future workforce. By developing ourselves as model employers and engaging with the public to encourage careers in the NHS we can work to become the preferred employer.

Health and education working together

Excellent healthcare is underpinned by excellent training and development for staff. Commissioning and ensuring high quality education is the primary function of the SHA workforce team.

Leadership and talent for the future

World class services need world class leadership and skills.  It is crucial we develop and nurture talent to create the best leaders to drive reform and manage the delivery of future healthcare services.

Contact us

We are here to support and advise NHS and partner organisations on workforce development issues. For general enquiries contact us here:

0191 210 6480

Useful resources
  • NHS Choices logo
  • just visiting.com - the online visiting room
  • Department of Health logo
  • NHS Europeon Office logo

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