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Agenda and supporting papers - Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust

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Item 17<br />

Terms <strong>and</strong> Conditions of Employment<br />

The Workforce QIPP Programme Manager updated the Committee on the Foundation <strong>Trust</strong><br />

Network Optimisers, <strong>and</strong> how these had been systematically reviewed <strong>and</strong> were being implemented<br />

within the <strong>Trust</strong>.<br />

It was noted that whilst some of the Optimisers did not show significant savings in the current year,<br />

this was because many of the possible actions were already being implemented <strong>and</strong> included in the<br />

<strong>Trust</strong>'s existing Workforce CIP schemes. These are subject to formal monitoring through the<br />

Programme Management Office. Other elements of the Optimisers required work this year to lead<br />

to savings in the next financial year.<br />

The Committee noted that the medical staff Optimisers were being led separately by the Medical<br />

Director, <strong>and</strong> sought assurance at a future meeting on how these were being progressed,<br />

particularly given the scale of possible savings. It was noted that it would be important to consider<br />

any unintended consequences as a result of implementing the optimisers, <strong>and</strong> engaging effectively<br />

with staff <strong>and</strong> the trade unions.<br />

Leadership Development<br />

The Committee was concerned over the potential risk to the delivery of the planned Leadership<br />

Development Programme, due to the financial position of the <strong>Trust</strong>. The Director of HR&OD<br />

confirmed that alternative plans are being considered.<br />

Assurance on the <strong>Trust</strong>’s Leadership Development <strong>and</strong> OD capability was sought, by means of a<br />

Skills Review, which the Director of HR&OD will undertake.<br />

Equality <strong>and</strong> Diversity<br />

The Committee received an update on progress being made over the delivery of the Equality<br />

Delivery System. It was noted that membership of the Equality Delivery Steering Group required<br />

stronger clinical staff representation to help ensure that the EDS objectives are delivered.<br />

The Committee supported the proposed recommendations in relation to the Board Inclusion<br />

Development Programme, which would help ensure equality <strong>and</strong> diversity is better considered in<br />

day to day decision making.<br />

The minutes of the meeting are attached at Annex 1.<br />

Quality Impact Assessment<br />

Implementation of the HR&OD Strategy will have a positive impact on quality of care.<br />

Financial Impact Assessment<br />

Increased productivity will support achievement of CIP savings.<br />

Regulatory Impact Assessment<br />

Compliance with CQC Outcomes 12,13, <strong>and</strong> 14, <strong>and</strong> Equality Objectives.<br />

Key Recommendations<br />

The <strong>Trust</strong> Board is asked to receive this report <strong>and</strong> consider if any further assurances are required.<br />

Next Steps<br />

The Committee will progress its Forward Work Programme <strong>and</strong> the emerging issues to be referred<br />

to other Board Committees will be communicated through this report.

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