Managed Staff Banks
Managed Staff Banks is the third iteration of this framework and builds on the benefits of previous versions, Flexible Resource Pool and Workforce Management. It fully supports NHS England’s policy to minimize the use of agency staff and promote a bank first approach. The framework also provides NHS organisations with an open, fair and transparent route for setting up staff banks that also deliver value for money.
The services available through this agreement are sorted into one lot: Managed Staff Banks. The framework provides access to a full range of staff bank services, including but not limited to:
• Staff bank set up, including regional and sub-regional banks as required
• Operation and management of a staff bank, including employment of the workers if required
• Management of cascade to agency suppliers
• Workforce analysis and advice services, to help you understand demand patterns and current use of substantive and flexible workforce
You cannot use the framework to purchase a standalone eRostering system or any equivalent standalone technology solution. A secure technology solution will be provided by the supplier to support management of the staff bank delivered under this framework.
Benefits of using the Framework
- Access to NHS England-approved route to market for managed staff banks
- Support for the procurement development programme for the NHS
- Support for NHS England’s initiative to reduce agency usage and expand the use of staff banks, particularly for medical staff
- End-to-end planning and delivery solutions available
- The NHS Workforce Alliance conduct audits to ensure worker compliance checks are conducted in accordance with NHS Employers Check Standards
- Access to a mix of experienced suppliers and capable new market entrants
- Flexible solutions available to suit customer requirements
- Flexible pricing to suit individual organisational needs
- Access to management information to detail reported spend and market analysis
Free to use - no membership required, and framework fees
Lot Structure
- Lot 1: Managed Staff Banks – 10 suppliers
Suppliers
Agile Workforce Solutions (formerly Holt)
Hays Specialist Recruitment
Health Care Resourcing Group Ltd
Liason Financial Services
Medacs
NHS Professionals Ltd
Pulse Healthcare Ltd
Randstad Public Services Ltd
Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd
Retinue Solutions Ltd
Authority
Workforce Alliance: This is an Workforce Alliance framework agreement delivered by Crown Commercial Services (CCS) and available to our member organisations via NHS Commercial Solutions. This agreement is available to non-NHSCS member organisations via CCS
Supporting Documents
Please click on the links below to access detailed information about this framework. Members can access the full set of framework documents by logging in.
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