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NHS Medical Job Planning: Complete Guide for Healthcare Professionals
A comprehensive course covering everything healthcare professionals need to know about medical job planning in the NHS. From basic concepts to advanced planning techniques, this course provides practical guidance for consultants, specialty doctors, and HR managers involved in the job planning process.
5 modules
14 lessons
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Part 1

Introduction and Fundamentals

Understanding the basics of medical job planning in the NHS, its importance, and who needs to participate in the process.

  1. What is Medical Job Planning?

    Understanding the definition and purpose of job plans in the NHS context.

  2. Benefits of Job Planning

    Exploring how effective job planning benefits medical professionals, trusts, and patients.

  3. Who Needs Job Planning?

    Identifying which healthcare professionals require job plans and their contractual obligations.

Part 2

Core Concepts and Terminology

Understanding the key terminology and concepts used in NHS job planning, including PAs, DCCs, SPAs, and how they are calculated.

  1. Understanding Job Planning Terms

    Comprehensive overview of essential job planning terminology and abbreviations.

  2. Programmed Activities (PAs) - Calculation and Value

    Understanding how PAs are calculated, their time values, and annual calculations.

  3. DCC and SPA Requirements

    Detailed explanation of how many DCCs and SPAs are needed and their practical applications.

Part 3

Creating Job Plans

Practical guidance on how to create effective job plans, including templates, processes, and stakeholder involvement.

  1. How to Write and Create a Job Plan

    Step-by-step guide to creating effective job plans.

  2. Job Planning Templates and Tools

    Understanding and using job planning templates effectively.

  3. Stakeholder Involvement in Job Planning

    Understanding who should be involved in the job planning process and their roles.

Part 4

Advanced Job Planning Concepts

Advanced job planning concepts including hot weeks, premium time, on-call duties, and different contract types.

  1. Hot Weeks and Premium Time

    Understanding hot weeks, premium time, and their implications for job planning.

  2. On-Call Duties and Frequencies

    Comprehensive guide to understanding on-call duties, frequencies, and their impact on job planning.

  3. Different Types of Contracts in Job Planning

    Understanding different NHS contract types and their specific job planning requirements.

Part 5

Implementation and Management

Practical implementation guidance including annualization, attending weeks, prospective cover, and ongoing management of job plans.

  1. Annualization and Attending Weeks

    Understanding how to annualize activities and manage attending weeks in job planning.

  2. Technology Solutions and Conclusion

    Exploring technology solutions for job planning and concluding with key success principles.