As NHS organisations prepare for winter pressures, accessing workforce technology solutions that support timely and reliable workforce planning has been made easier through the Workforce Technology Systems RM6387 framework.
Designed to support workforce planning, digital transformation and interoperability, the framework provides access to specialist suppliers. These suppliers can help organisations forecast demand, optimise staffing and make informed workforce decisions, all of which are critical during periods of increased pressure.
Strengthen workforce visibility through integrated systems
Multiple workforce systems can create data silos and limit visibility. By improving interoperability between workforce technologies, organisations can gain a more complete view of staffing availability, skills, vacancies and demand pressures. This enables workforce gaps to be identified quickly and efficiently.
Use workforce analytics and forecasting tools
Access to timely workforce intelligence allows organisations to proactively respond to fluctuations in demand, identifying risks and support contingency planning.
Optimise rostering and workforce deployment
Digital workforce management solutions can help organisations improve roster creation and management, and improve staff experience and engagement.
Access specialist technology expertise
Alongside technology solutions, organisations may require specialist support to maximise the value of their workforce systems. Suppliers on the Workforce Technology Systems framework can provide expertise in digital workforce strategy, solution design and implementation. This may involve improving existing solutions or implementing new technology.
More ways the Alliance can help with winter pressures
As well as supporting trusts to review and renegotiate workforce technology contracts to ensure their solutions are aligned with operational needs, the Alliance can also provide guidance on any of the following:
- Temporary staffing solutions: Access compliant, rigorously assessed temporary staffing suppliers, helping to maintain safe staffing levels during peak periods.
- Increase clinical capacity outside of core hours: Commission insourcing services to secure additional clinical capacity and reduce waiting times.
- Prioritise staff health and wellbeing: Provide staff with access to mental health support such as counselling and coaching services, or offer preventive services, such as blood tests and health screening for workers.
How can we help?
The Alliance can help with all of the above areas by providing support to use our portfolio of framework agreements giving access to hundreds of NHS compliant suppliers aligned with the 10 year health plan. If you would like to discuss any of the guidance outlined in this article, please contact us using the form on our website.