Frontline First: more than just a number

This report reveals that there are 3,994 fewer full time equivalent nursing staff working in senior positions than in April 2010. Staff working at this level include ward sisters, community matrons, clinical nurse specialists and advanced nurse practitioners. It warns that with almost 4,000 fewer senior nursing posts than 2010, the NHS is being drained of valuable leadership, experience and specialist knowledge from the health service. Report RCN - news
Source: Health Management Specialist Library - Category: UK Health Authors: Tags: Leadership and leadership development Workforce and employment Source Type: blogs