Temporary Workforce Network
Summary
The NPAG Temporary Workforce Network is a well-established and respected network. NHS managers working in the field of temporary staffing come together to share knowledge and ideas, solve problems, discuss items of national interest, address resource issues and to generally support each other in what is a very challenging area.
Topical areas are wide and varied, ranging from appraisals, bank agreements, staff contracts and employment policies, through eRostering and employment law to recruitment, retention and training.
The group continues to:
- Develop relationships with and act as a sounding-board for national agencies including: NHS England, NHS Employers, NHS Counter Fraud Authority and the Department of Health and Social Care.
- Enable members to openly discuss items of concern via the ‘Hot Topics’ agenda slot - noting the group operates under Chatham House Rules.
- Engage with commercial organisations that can educate and innovate, particularly around rostering, resource management and employment law.
There are 4 full day meetings each round with a mix of virtual and face-to-face formats. Members also benefit significantly from networking between meetings – through direct communication or via the Group’s own area on the FutureNHS Collaboration Platform.
Meet the Facilitator
Dale Atkins
Dale is a highly motivated freelance consultant with over 35 years of experience working as a senior health professional in and around the NHS. Dale has gained a wide range of knowledge in the fields of commissioning, health service planning, health management information and service redesign – within both the primary care and the secondary care sectors.
Dale is currently an NPAG Business Associate with responsibility for the Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response Network, the Violence Reduction & Security Management Network, the Temporary Workforce Network, the Operating Theatre Managers BVG* and the Waste Management BVG*. Dale has also been involved in a number of other NPAG projects including business reviews, workshop programmes and conference chairing.
Outside of NPAG, Dale has experience of working in primary care assisting GP practices with service redesign, management information systems, business planning and resilience planning.
*BVG – Best Value Group.
Annual Reports
Meeting Information
- Meeting 1 - Thursday 27th June 2024
- Meeting 2 - Thursday 19th September 2024
- Meeting 3 - Thursday 12th December 2024
- Meeting 4 - Thursday 27th March 2025
Become a member
Best Value Group Membership Registration Form
REGISTRATION CONDITIONS:
A VAT invoice will be issued. VAT Registration No. 654 9195 01. VAT applies to any NHS organisation outside England and to any non-NHS organisation.
Payment is due on receipt of invoice. DO NOT send payment in advance of receipt of invoice. When invoice is received, payment should be made to ‘East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust.’
ALL cancellations must be in writing. Cancellations received within 14 working days of receipt of the registration form will receive a full refund. After this date refunds cannot be made. A substitute is acceptable. NPAG cannot be held responsible for any travel expenses or accommodation costs in the event of a cancellation or postponement of a meeting, workshop or an event.
A 25% discount will be applied when an existing NPAG member joins an additional Group. This does not apply to the £295 second member rate. As a registered contact you will receive our monthly NPAG Newsletter.