- In the last 12 months, how many visa applications did the hospital process for medical staff? Please break down into specialties where possible (e.g. medicine, surgery, anesthetics etc.)
A) Approximately 90. It is not possible to breakdown to grade without going in to each individuals Certificate of Sponsorship
- If this information is not readily available could you tell me how many were processed for medicine only?
A) It is not possible to breakdown without going in to each individuals Certificate of Sponsorship
- How many permanent vacancies in medicines has the trust had unfilled in the last 12 months?
A) 9 WTE
- From these vacancies how many were SHO’s? (this includes FY1, FY2, ST1, ST2, CT1, CT2, StR Lower, Clinical fellow, Trust grade, RMO)
A) 0
- From these vacancies how many were Specialty Doctors? (Staff Grade)
A) 2 WTE
- From these vacancies how many were Consultants?
A) 6 WTE
- How many permanent vacancies do you currently have in medicine?
A) 25 WTE
- In the last 12 months through which agencies have you recruited doctors across any speciality on either a permanent or fixed term contract?
A) PE Global, Medacs, BDI, Remedium Partners, A&E Agency, GES Agency
- Which agencies were successful in recruiting doctors from overseas for the trust on any type of contract?
A) PE Global, Medacs, BDI, Remedium Partners, A&E Agency, GES Agency
- Across all grades what number of medical agency locum staff did the trust employ across the dates 31/03/2018 to 31/06/2018?
A) 1689 individual shifts have had agency locums booked to work
- How much did the trust spend on medical agency locum staff over the 2017/2018 financial year?
A) £7,036,106
- Does the trust utilize a medical recruitment framework for international doctors?
A) Yes
- Who is the dedicated contact in your organisation who liaises with agencies for the purposes of international medical recruitment?
There is a dedicated contact for the Trust. Should you wish to contact them please contact medical.staffing@elht.nhs.uk
Please provide names and contact details for the following posts within the trust:
Dr Damian Riley – although Dr Ian Stanley is currently acting up into the Medical Director position as Dr Riley is currently Acting Chief Executive.
- Directors of Operations for clinical divisions
Mr T McDonald
Mrs S Gilligan
Mrs N Hudson
- All Clinical Directors within Medicine
Dr J Collum – Gastroenterology
Dr K Balachandran – Cardiology
Dr S Wilson – Respiratory
Dr N Roberts – Medicine For Older People
Dr F Raza – Diabetes and Endocrinology
Dr A Jostel – Acute Medicine
Mrs G Robertson and Dr N Prater – Emergency Medicine
We do not have a Head of HR position - The Deputy Director for HR & OD has responsibility for Medical Staffing
Please see below
Sharon Robson is the Director of Procurement for the Lancashire Procurement Cluster. The shared Procurement function for the Trust.
Should you wish to contact any of the above individuals, please contact the switchboard on 01254 263555 and ask to be directed through to them.