What is in this resource?
The guide explains why skill mix reviews should be carried out, looking at how they fit in with both the supply and demand sides of workforce planning.
There are some brief step by step instructions of how to carry out a skill mix review within an organisation.
Who is this useful for?
This resource is useful for SHA, PCT and acute trust workforce planners.
How will this help me and my organisation?
Finding out more about how to undertake a skill mix review could enable you to improve your workforce planning in terms of supply and demand.
On the demand side, skill mix may be used to increase productivity levels to satisfy demand for improved levels of patient output.
On the supply side, skill mix reviews can be used as a resourcing strategy to answer particular supply problems.
How do I use this resource?
This guide should be read in conjunction with the full Workforce Planning Step Guide, alternatively use it as supplementary information whilst undertaking the Six Steps e-learning guide.
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This ‘How to’ guide provides supporting information to the Workforce planning step guide and the Six Steps e-learning programme which was launched in July 2006.
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Skill Mix 'How To' Guide
