Parity of Esteem in NHS Workforce: Challenges and Opportunities
Explore the issue of parity of esteem in the NHS workforce, highlighting the importance of respect and recognition across medical specialties. Delve into workforce issues, such as pre-registration commissions for mental health nurses and clinical psychologists. Discuss regional challenges and the need for performance parity in healthcare delivery.
Parity of Esteem in NHS Workforce: Challenges and Opportunities
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Regional view Dr Alistair Lipp,Deputy Regional Medical Director 4th Feb 2014
Parity of esteem? British Medical JournalDecember 2013 NHS | Presentation to [XXXX Company] | [Type Date]
Esteem • “to regard highly or favourably; regard with respect or admiration” • “Respect from others entails recognition, acceptance, status, and appreciation.”
Negative stereotypes? • “As a medical student I was told by my supervisor that I was ‘too bright’ for psychiatry, and other colleagues have told me of similar experiences”. • “Neurosurgeons: know a little, do a lot. Neurologists: know a lot, do a little. Psychiatrists: do nothing, know nothing!” • “Around the table were an aspiring surgeon, a respiratory physician, an emergency medicine doctor, and an anaesthetist. Eyebrows were raised when I said that I was going to be a psychiatrist. • Why do you want to do that?’ one asked.”
Workforce issues Health Education England(East of England) NHS | Presentation to [XXXX Company] | [Type Date]
Pre-registration Commissions 2014/15 Registered Mental Health Nurses • We are increasing our investment by 4%, with 11 extra students and a total investment in 273 students. This compares to a 1.5% increase nationally. This level of commissions will ensure supply of newly qualified nurses to meet providers demand. • Risks: • Risk of supply shortages if providers demand does not reduce according to plan. • Anecdotal evidence of Essex providers being affected by recruitment in London. • Clinical Psychology • We are increasing the number of commissions by 5%, to 42, in 2014/15. This compares to a steady state nationally.
Regional issues Parity of performance? NHS | Presentation to [XXXX Company] | [Type Date]