Welcome back to the Locum’s Nest Best Practice series, where we dive into the journeys and insights of incredible NHS colleagues! For our fifth blog of the series, we had the pleasure of speaking to Sally Greensmith, Head of Quality Improvement at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals.

Shift Tagging allows you to assign custom tags to your shifts, making it easier to categorise, search, and filter them. These tags appear below each shift in the My Shifts list and can be filtered using a convenient dropdown menu at the top of the table. Best of all, you’ll have access to both the tags you create and those created by others within your organisation.

Welcome to the Locum's Nest Best Practice series, where we dive into the journeys and insights of incredible NHS colleagues.

For our 4th blog of the series, we had the pleasure of speaking to Eimear Jordan, Facilities Support Services Manager for Housekeeping and Catering at Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Welcome to the Locum's Nest Best Practice series, where we dive into the journeys and insights of some awesome NHS colleagues.

For our third blog of the series, we had the pleasure of chatting with Mete Redif, Engagement and Communications Manager at Royal Free Charity (North Mid).

In this article, we will focus on the Exporting Data element of Intelligence, and regardless of what Locum’s Nest products your NHS organisation is or isn’t signed up to, this is completely free of charge. Here, we will go through a variety of data exports available at your disposal. Whether you are a new Locum’s Nest user or want a quick refresher, this is for you!

Welcome to the Locum's Nest Best Practice series, where we dive into the challenges and triumphs of some awesome NHS colleagues.

For our 2nd blog of the series, we had the pleasure of chatting with Saida Ahmed, a Rota Coordinator at North Middlesex University Hospital. Saida’s an expert at navigating the complexities of temporary staffing, and she has shared her experience with us.

We share how the SWaG Collaborative Staff Bank is operating to benefit all Trusts and NHS staff groups involved. We dive into the gold-standard practices of enhanced visibility, data sharing and resource allocation, powered by cutting-edge workforce technology and collaborative work streams; transforming service delivery across an entire region.

At Locum’s Nest, we have a culture of feedback for continuous improvement, to ultimately improve your experience when using and interacting with our technology. With this in mind, you gave us your feedback on Pre-Match 1.0, so it has now been refreshed with additional features to make your life simpler, but with better functionality. Welcome to Prematch 2.0!

Welcome to Locum's Nest Best Practice series, where we delve into the world of temporary workforce management and the crucial role of communication with some awesome NHS colleagues. We had the pleasure of interviewing Durline Griffiths, a seasoned Rota Coordinator at Whittington Hospital. Durline has extensive experience in managing temporary staff and she has kindly shared her experience and insights with us.

Navigating the modern healthcare landscape can be tricky, with a relentless cycle of passwords and platforms. Clinical data and administrative chores, each demanding their own pathways. The digital age promised ease, yet we continue to input the same data across different systems. Among the software clutter, clinicians lack the vital bridge — interoperability.

As a doctor turned product manager, my medical background had a profound impact on how I approached quality improvement within Locum’s Nest. In medicine, we are trained to question everything and consistently seek improvements to enhance patient care. These principles naturally translated into the product management realm at Locum’s Nest.

RSM members make RSM what they are. Their energy and interests shape the education programme. They broaden horizons and those who they connect with. Members come from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines – each with their own story.

Dr Emily Palmer, current You Okay, Doc? ambassador, provides a concise list of useful tips for doctors starting their FY1 year.

Singapore has become a highly desirable destination for doctors looking to experience a different, forward thinking healthcare service which is ranked highly in the global efficiency ratings and at the forefront of medical excellence in the region. You’ll find exceptional professional development opportunities, enabling junior doctors to progress swiftly from training to specialisation.

I recently had the incredible opportunity to attend the Ashford and St Peter's inaugural Quality Improvement Day 2023. One of the key discussions centred around the balance between marginal gains and blue-sky thinking in driving change processes. The consensus was that both approaches are vital to maintaining momentum and achieving substantial improvements.

Reflection forms an integral part of self-awareness, evaluation and improvement; by slowing down to create meaning and draw learning from experiences - future actions and decisions are informed. In turn, this reflective process creates a cycle of continuous learning and development. That’s why at Learna | Diploma MSc, all of our postgraduate diploma and master’s courses emphasise…

At Locum's Nest, we pride ourselves on the remarkable results achieved through collaboration with our partner Trusts in their pursuit of financial goals. One such success story comes from the Royal United Bath Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which recently achieved impressive savings of over £1.3 million in avoidable costs within their ED department during the first three months of working with Locum's Nest. How did they accomplish this feat? The answer lies in our steadfast commitment to our five pillars of savings.

I am proud to be the designated Customer Solutions Lead for a number of the participating Trusts who’re now able to provide more comprehensive coverage for their patients as well as improved continuity of care, by maximising the strength of their collective staff pools. When I started working with Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, what struck me most was their desire to do things differently and listen to staff on the ground.

Change is constantly happening, whether it's a new software implementation, a process change, or a shift in organisational structure. But what happens after implementation? Many organisations only consider change management during implementation, and then they move on to the next project. However, effective change management should be an ongoing process for leaders, as every process change you make, however small, can have a ripple effect on your organisation.

In 2016, I left medicine to focus on building Locum’s Nest and it wasn't an easy decision, although at the time, it felt like the right one. Fast forward to 2020, COVID-19 hit, and everything changed. The General Medical Council (GMC) issued a call to arms announcement for doctors to help with the crisis, and I felt a duty to help in any way I could. With the support of my friends, family, and the Locum's Nest Board, I was able to continue my on-call work during weekends throughout the entirety of the pandemic.