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Calling Time

Calling Time
Autumn 2006

Calling Time 2009 is a quarterly publication which is circulated widely across the NHS.

The newsletter will update the reader on progress and discuss how the NHS is meeting the challenge. It will keep you informed of initiatives being tested and other work in progress that could help you in developing and implementing your own compliance plans. We hope to share learning, practical information and access to resources from the UK as well as other parts of the world.

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If you would like to contribute to or provide feedback on ‘Calling Time 2009’ please contact workforceprojectsteam@skillsforhealth.org.uk.

Editorial - Autumn 2006 Editorial - Autumn 2006
Welcome to the fourth edition of Calling Time. As the three year countdown to the Working Time Directive 2009 begins, we’re here to support you with the tools and resources you’ll need to ensure your organisation is ready.
  
Counting down to 2009 Counting down to 2009
Skills for Health - Workforce Projects Team guides you through some of the steps you need to take and the resources available to support the move towards WTD 2009.
Using technology to meet the Working Time Directive Using technology to meet the Working Time Directive
In our second issue of Calling Time we featured an article (Technology with the personal touch, Spring 2006) on the iBleep Rapid Response system in operation at James Cook University Hospital.
 
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
A successful bid was placed earlier this year by Stockport NHS Foundation Trust to Skills for Health - Workforce Projects Team to assist in meeting the Working Time Directive for junior doctors in urology.
Clinical leadership is key’ - the chief executive’s viewpoint ‘Clinical leadership is key’ - the chief executive’s viewpoint
How does the Working Time Directive fit amongst all of the priorities that a typical NHS trust has and where is it on the agenda right now for a chief executive? Calling Time spoke to Dr Chris Burke, chief executive at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust to find out.
  
WTD 2009 Pilots Update WTD 2009 Pilots Update
Updates on University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust.
Sustainable mental health solutions Sustainable mental health solutions?
Overall, between 80 and 90% of mental health trusts are reporting WTD compliance. The concern that remains however, is the issue of sustainability and the variance in meeting the target across the whole range of inpatient mental health units.
  
UK Wide Solutions - Developing a Hospital at Night e-learning resource UK Wide Solutions - Developing a Hospital at Night e-learning resource
Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust Ymddiriedolaeth GIG Caerdydd a’r Fro
Making the handover work in practice Making the handover work in practice
Annabel Morris has recently joined the national Hospital at Night (H@N) team from the human resources department at St. George’s Hospital in south London, where she was the medical HR manager.
  
Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor
We welcome your responses to articles published in Calling Time. If you have any comments on what’s in this issue, contact wtd@skillsforhealth.org.uk
Supporting nurses and junior doctors Supporting nurses and junior doctors
South East London Workforce Development Confederation develops clinical technician and clinical assistant practitioner roles
  
Team working, handover and escalation for WTD Team working, handover and escalation for WTD
Nine pilots looking at supporting multidisciplinary working in the hospital setting are underway and information on their progress is now becoming available.
Europe Update Europe Update
The WTD negotiations on proposed changes to the Directive are continuing under the Finnish Presidency. Member States will try to reach agreement at the Council of Employment Ministers on 7th November.
  
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