Skills Escalator - Briefing

What is this resource?
This resource outlines what the skills escalator is, how it works and why it should be used.

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What is in this resource?
Some background information is provided outlining how the skills escalator strategy fits in with other NHS initiatives (career framework and changing workforce programme).

The briefing also includes a list of the main benefits of using the skills escalator, as well as providing some illustrative examples of categories within it.

Who is this useful for?
The briefing is useful for workforce and service planners and HR leads.

How will this help me and my organisation?
The briefing provides a useful summary and some guidance on why and how to implement the skills escalator strategy within your organisation.

The strategy is used as a means of enhancing the supply of NHS staff. It promotes the development of the existing workforce and it attracts a wider range of people (such as the long-term unemployed or socially-excluded members of the local community) to join the NHS workforce, enlarging the available pool of labour.

How do I use this resource?
Read the briefing in conjunction with the Workforce Planning Step guide, or as part of your work undertaking the Six Steps e-learning programme.

Latest news on this resource
This briefing provides supporting information to Skills for Health - Workforce Projects Team's Six Steps e-learning programme which was launched in July 2006.

Who can I contact about this project?
The Workforce Projects Team communications team, workforceprojectsteam@skillsforhealth.org.uk

Workforce Planning Step Guide - resource
Six Steps e-learning programme - resource

Skills Escalator briefing - Word file
Skills Escalator briefing - PDF file

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