Ensuring quality and safety for patientsSir Keith Pearson opened this session on the first day of conference, by suggesting there is an issue with alignment of what we provide and what we should be providing, in terms of patient dignity and achieving quality healthcare services for all. Making sense of pension changesThe Government’s plans for the NHS Pension Scheme reform were the focus of this topical discussion on the second day of conference. Grow your own workforceDr Liz Clark and Professor Jan Draper from the Open University illustrated how you can liberate talent in your organisation through aligning learning and development with workforce planning. Secrets of management and leadershipDr Nigel MacLennan shared his ‘Twenty one secrets’ from the cutting edge of leadership to help delegates deliver the Government’s savings and objectives. Minimising equal pay riskEqual pay is based on the legislative principle of equal pay for equal work in relation to gender and this session on day two of Conference looked at ways of minimising equal pay ‘risk’. The way to success: agency spend reductionThis popular marketplace session gave delegates an insight into how four different organisations have actively developed and implemented strategies to reduce spend on agency staff. Working time rules fit for the 21st centuryNHS Confederation medical director Dr Hugo Mascie-Taylor introduced this session on 16 November, saying it would look at how employers can make the best of current EWTD rules and what, if any, changes employers would like to see. Rethinking total reward for maximum benefitNHS Employers chair Sir Keith Pearson opened this lively Conference session on total reward on 16 November, reiterating that communicating the total reward package has never been more important.
Cycling the way to health and well-beingFor the first time, this year’s annual conference and exhibition featured a Health and Well-being Zone delivered by NHS Employers in partnership with NHS Plus and the NHS Sport and Physical Activity Challenge. Doctor and Olympic athleteDoctor and Olympic gold medallist Tim Brabants MBE enthralled delegates about the links between sport and the health sector on the closing day of Conference, 16 November. Industrial action: be preparedGill Bellord welcomed delegates to this packed workshop session on preparing for industrial action today (16 November) and explained that the session would be scenario based, to give employers practical tips for dealing with industrial action. Keys to successful partnership workingKey features of what makes successful partnership working both within and across organisations, were highlighted and discussed in a thought-provoking session on day two of conference. National HR transition framework - updateThis session aimed to bring conference delegates up to speed on the developments in the HR transition framework over the past year, and the role of the HR Transition Framework Partnership Forum. Improving undignified care next big challengeCompassion and dignity in care of older people was the theme of NHS Confederation chair Sir Keith Pearson’s speech on 15 November, echoing Jan Sobieraj's call for a compassionate NHS workforce. David Nicholson thanks “extraordinary” HR communitySir David Nicholson thanked HR professionals at conference today, 15 November, for their commitment throughout the challenges facing the NHS and stated that “you can’t deal with challenges without great leadership”. Appraisals, leadership and staff engagementDepartment of Health interim director general of workforce Jan Sobieraj addressed the first day of Conference by thanking delegates for what they’re doing to improve services for patients and make the NHS a great place to work. Getting ready for medical revalidationAt the first workshop session of this year’s conference, delegates heard about the current state of play in implementing medical revalidation in NHS organisations, the work that is yet to be done and the importance of HR professionals in achieving this. Conference puts HR front and centreDirector of the NHS Employers Organisation Dean Royles welcomed delegates to Conference on 15 November at the end of his first year as director, which he described as "exciting and testing in equal measure." EU social dialogueCome and talk to the EU team about employment legislation and your part in shaping EU proposals. Learn from the bestMeet the Healthcare People Management Association Excellence in HRM Awards winners & share good practice. Talking pensionsGet all your pension questions answered in our drop-in pensions sessions. Health and well-being with NHS EmployersNHS Employers, together with its partners NHS Plus and the NHS Sports and Physical Activity Challenge, are running the NHS Health and Well-being Zone within the exhibition hall. Conference workshop: Reduce your agency spend in 75 minutesWatch this short video to find out how colleagues at Taunton and Somerset Foundation Trust, who will present during the session, successfully introduced an e-rostering system, reduced their expenditure on agency nurses by over £1m and reversed their increase in expenditure for the first time. New speaker confirmed: Tim BrabantsWe are pleased to confirm that Tim Brabants, practising doctor and Olympic sprint kayaker, will be joining us as one of our plenary speakers. Staff engagement during tough timesHear from our deputy director - employment services on how our conference can help you to maintain staff engagement during challenging times. Making the right connectionsAs our director, Dean Royles says – a valuable part of conference is making the contacts you need to deliver your workforce priorities. Agency staffing costing NHS organisations millions of poundsOur five high impact actions set out what you need to do to take control of your agency costs. You can find out how to implement these actions and hear from trusts who have successfully done it at our 'Reduce your agency spend in 75 minutes' session. Make the most of conferenceWe've highlighted the key sessions that can support you with your four main challenges: reducing spend, preparing for industrial relations challenges, working through the transition and your own personal development. Keeping up with the changesCome to conference for the latest updates on the changes to commissioning education and training and the opportunity to discuss your plans with peers. Come and talk to NHS EmployersCome and visit us on stand 57 in Liverpool, 15-16 November, to find out how NHS Employers is reflecting your views, acting on your behalf and representing the voice of employers. You said, we listenedWe’ve made conference two full days, following your feedback. Find out what you can expect from these two packed days from our director – Dean Royles. New sessions – just announcedWe’ve just announced two new sessions: Ensuring quality and safety for patients, and National HR transition framework update. Helping you to manage your agency staffing costsNHS Employers has just published some new 'how to guides' to help you manage your agency staffing costs and get ready for the new agency workers regulations when they come into force on 1 October 2011. Bringing you the national pictureGreat news for delegates, Jan Sobieraj, interim director general of workforce, Department of Health is addressing this year's conference. Workforce priorities a challenge?Our director of employment relations and reward - Gill Bellord highlights some of the topics we're focusing on at conference to help you manage the challenges ahead. Session bookings now openWe are pleased to announce that session bookings are now open. We have a wide range of masterclasses, workshops and interactive sessions. Book your place now to make sure you secure the sessions of your choice. Programme newsWe are pleased to announce that these sessions have been confirmed. Conference chair confirmedWe are delighted to announce that the well-known broadcaster and journalist Jenni Murray will be chairing this year's conference and exhibition. Conference programmeAt this year’s event you will hear about updates on the direction of the NHS from national leaders including David Nicholson, NHS chief executive, as well as Dean Royles, director of NHS Employers. Why attend?NHS Employers annual conference and exhibition provides the opportunity for HR and workforce leaders to come together and discover solutions to the ongoing financial and healthcare challenges. Sponsorship and exhibition opportunitiesLast year over 100 leading organisations showcased a wealth of products and services. We have supporter and exhibitor opportunities available. Find out more now! Conference dinnerThe conference dinner will take place on the first day of the event and will feature a three-course dinner and entertainment. |
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