How can we find new workforce capacity when demand is so high, at a price we can afford? We discuss the challenges and explore solutions including collaborative staff banks, new career pathways and controlling the agency bill. With Mike Ruddle, Chief Commercial Officer at NHS Professionals.

“Retention is absolutely key if we're to grow the workforce and curb attrition. We've got to recognize that flexibility is key. That may require a change in culture. So if someone can only work six hours a week, let's make sure they're the best six hours the NHS can get from them and not be constrained by roster patterns or shift patterns that don't fit with them.”

Recorded March 2023 at ⁠Herts Podcast Studio⁠ with sound engineer Alex Collins.