NEW REPORT: The #NHS must learn the lessons of the past to better integrate its dramatically expanded staff mix. 👨‍⚕️ Commissioned by @nhsemployers.bsky.social Read our thread 👇 www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/research/in-... - ThreadSky

nuffieldtrust.bsky.social • 41 days ago

NEW REPORT: The #NHS must learn the lessons of the past to better integrate its dramatically expanded staff mix. 👨‍⚕️

Commissioned by @nhsemployers.bsky.social

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https://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/research/in-the-balance-lessons-for-changing-the-mix-of-professions-in-nhs-services

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nuffieldtrust.bsky.social•41 days ago

We look at the history of how a range of distinct and different roles – such as physician associates – have been brought into the NHS; how the mix of clinical professions in the NHS in England compares to that of other countries; and what issues need to be addressed.

nuffieldtrust.bsky.social•41 days ago

Since its inception, the balance of professions in the NHS has been in flux, but too often these changes have happened before issues with regulation, training, supervision and communication have been resolved.

nuffieldtrust.bsky.social•41 days ago

The shift in the balance of roles in the NHS has at times been dramatic. In particular, in general practice there was, on average, one other clinician for every fully-qualified permanent #GP a decade ago. It’s now more like 2.6 clinicians for every GP.

nuffieldtrust.bsky.social•41 days ago

International comparisons should be treated with caution, but English hospitals have a higher proportion of staff other than doctors or nurses than many other OECD countries: doctors and nurses account for 39% of hospital staff in England, compared to 63% in Italy and 72% in Austria.

nuffieldtrust.bsky.social•41 days ago

Our report has a range of lessons on reshaping the workforce, including that NHSE/DHSC should share best practice more widely to improve the integration of new roles. We highlight how poor public understanding of roles can undermine patients' ability to make informed decisions about their care.

nuffieldtrust.bsky.social•41 days ago

"The government’s review of physician and anaesthesia associates, and its wider refresh of the Long-Term Workforce Plan, provide an important opportunity to set out some clarity over the transition and avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.”
https://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/news-item/nhs-must-learn-lessons-of-past-to-better-integrate-dramatically-expanded-staff-mix

stevechemist.bsky.social•37 days ago

Very interesting report. Of course " getting it right is difficult" but it is 2025 , the "NHS is Broken" & change we must .....Given this some serious thought over the last few years. See @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app blog https://theauralapothecary.com/blog/do-i-need-to-see-a-doctor-who-else-could-help-me-an-aural-abstraction-by-stc/

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