Here is a list of activities other HAH services have used to optimise their staffing to ensure sustainability.
- Recruiting staff (to senior posts or boards) for both their skills AND reputational strength
- Avoiding fixed-term contracts
matching NHS pay scales rates - Having a reputation for and providing excellent staff support and training.
- Staff support may include informal chats, peer-support, supervision, ready access to
- senior clinicians for advice
- Use of ‘competency-based training passports’