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The Autumn 2009 issue of the Health Service Procurement Review features a case study on The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Trust, and its part in the development of Zircadian's e-rostering system for junior doctors.

 

Medical Staffing Manager John Slade explains the need for a system designed to expertly manage the special controls on junior doctors' working arrangements.

 

It is with this requirement in mind that the Trust came to assist Zircadian in the development of a unique e-rostering solution built specifically for this staff group.

 

The case study explains how a generic e-rostering solution, which may be fit for purpose across all other staff groups, may actually increase costs or put patient safety at risk if unsuitably adapted to also roster doctors.

 

The study is in the Human Resources section of the publication, alongside an article from NHS Employers entitled 'E-rostering to Improve Heath, Well-being and Efficiency'.

 

The Review opens with a foreword by NHS National Director for Improvement and Efficiency, Jim Easton, and an overview featuring NHS Medical Director, Sir Bruce Keogh, for the Department of Health on quality at the heart of the NHS.

 

Introducing the case studies within the Review, Jim Easton states, "I know there are many powerful examples of ways to improve quality in the NHS while encouraging better productivity, and of how we can use innovation to drive and embed change. Together we need to identify these examples of excellence, understand why this kind of approach is successful and actively diffuse this good practice across the whole health service."

 

Click here to see a PDF version of the case study on Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Trust and the development of Zircadian's e-rostering system for junior doctors.

 

For any further information on Zircadian's e-rostering solution for junior doctors, please contact Richard Lucas on 020 8946 8199 or email richard.lucas@zircadian.com