Strategic Review
Adding value to a 21st century Health Service
A review of the NHS public appointments process
The Appointments Commission has published the findings of its strategic review into the NHS public appointments process.
The review involved stakeholders from across the NHS and the health community.
Key highlights are:
- The Commission will adopt a more customer-focused, flexible and inclusive way of working.
- Induction training will be enhanced to provide better support for new appointees.
- A more flexible and streamlined appraisal process will be introduced, giving greater local autonomy to trusts.
- A flexible termination process will be developed for use when urgent action is needed to restore public confidence.
- The Commission will promote diversity in NHS public appointments to encourage a wider range of applicants.
A copy of the full report and the shorter Executive summary are available below, along with the supporting research.
> Adding value to a 21st century Health Service
(appointments_commission_review.pdf, 532kb)
> Executive summary and recommendations
(executive_summary_and_recommendations.pdf, 101kb)
Supporting research:
> Chief Executive survey
(chief_executive_survey.pdf, 51kb)
> Diversity report
(diversity_report.pdf, 199kb)
> Evaluation of assessment centres
(evaluation_of_assessment_centres.pdf, 119kb)
> Online survey report
(survey_report.pdf, 48kb)
> Online survey report slide presentation
(online_survey_report__slide_presentation.pdf, 473kb)
> Targeted PCT advertising campaign report
(targeted_PCT_advertising_campaign_report.pdf, 137kb)
> Shared leadership advertising report
(shared_leadership_advertising_report.pdf, 473kb)
NB If you are unable to download this document or wish to obtain a printed copy
please phone 0870 240 3801 or e-mail info@appointments.org.uk.
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