Life in the time of Covid-19: the 2020 UK consultant census

Royal Colleges of Physicians - The most recent census of the consultant physician workforce in the UK shows that the number of doctors needed to meet patient demand continues to significantly outnumber the supply. It found that the proportion of unfilled medical consultant posts across the UK is at its highest level in almost a decade. Nearly half (48 per cent) of advertised consultant posts across the UK were unfilled last year – up from 36 per cent in 2013. Most posts were not filled because there were no applicants. The three Royal Colleges of Physicians believe a lack of long-term workforce planning is the primary factor behind the 33 per cent increase in unfilled consultant posts across the UK since 2013.Census reportPress release
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - Category: Health Management Authors: Tags: Workforce and employment Source Type: news