Workforce Report Quarter 2 (2023/24)
Argyll and Bute Council · 29 November 2023
Back to Argyll and Bute HSCP Integration Joint Board (IJB) — 29 November 2023 and its agenda
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1 Integration Joint Board Agenda item: Date of Meeting: Wednesday 29th November 2023 Title of Report: Workforce Report Quarter 2 (2023/24) Presented by: Geraldine Collier, People Partner, A&B HSCP. The Integrated Joint Board is asked to: Note the content of this quarterly workforce report. Take the opportunity to ask any questions on issues that may be of interest or concern; Discuss the overall direction of travel, including future topics that they would like further information on. 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1 This workforce report is part of the staff governance suit of reports and focuses on work force data for financial quarter 2 (1st July 23 – 30th September 23). 1.2 It aims to shows the current demographic position, highlighting trends and advising of changes and progress made, as well as actions taken to address areas of concern. Providing information on: o How the HSCP is performing, o how it is progressing over time and in comparison to others (where available) o How it is developing as an integrated partnership. 2. INTRODUCTION 2.1 The attached report provides data on the following: Introduction Headcount and WTE Workforce Profile Equality and Diversity Vacancies Sickness Absence Employee Relations Redeployment Mandatory Training
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2 2.2 The information is provided in relevant sections with observations and actions contained. It will continue to evolve as more data becomes available. 2.3 Workforce dashboards are available at operational levels and are work in progress with SLTs (via our People Partners). 2.4 Staff Governance reporting provides committee with themed information ensuring oversight of: Culture and wellbeing Workforce planning Workforce reporting 4. CONTRIBUTION TO STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 4.1 This report contributes to the strategic priorities by informing decision making at all levels contributing to delivery plan objectives, supporting best value and evidencing performance and progress. 5. GOVERNANCE IMPLICATIONS 5.1 Financial Impact A reduction in sickness absence will provide reduce costs and can evidence a direct saving. However, improved data also informs decision making at all levels supporting best value. 5.2 Staff Governance 5.2.1 The workforce report is part of the suite of staff governance reports which evidence their contribution to the Staff Governance Standard headings; Well Informed, Appropriately Trained and Developed, Involved in Decisions, Treated Fairly and Consistently and Continuously 5.2.2 There is also linkage back to improving strategic priorities aligning to the relevant work streams. 5.3 Clinical Governance None. 6. EQUALITY & DIVERSITY IMPLICATIONS Equality and Diversity implications are considered within the NHS People and Change and Council HROD teams as appropriate when policies and strategies are developed. 7. RISK ASSESSMENT Risks are considered medium. Individual HROD risks identified on the Risk Register. Risk assessments have been completed in relation to remobilisation. 8. PUBLIC & USER INVOLVEMENT & ENGAGEMENT
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3 No public or user involvement to report within this current report 9. CONCLUSIONS It is recommended that the Integration Joint Board: Note the content of this quarterly workforce report. Take the opportunity to ask any questions on issues that may be of interest or concern; Discuss the overall direction of travel, including future topics that they would like further information on. 10. DIRECTIONS Directions required to Council, NHS Board or both. Directions to: tick No Directions required X Argyll & Bute Council NHS Highland Health Board Argyll & Bute Council and NHS Highland Health Board REPORT AUTHOR AND CONTACT Officers that contributed information to the report are: Jo McDill, HR&OD Officer, Argyll and Bute Council hr-hscp@argyll-bute.gov.uk Lori Pattinson, People Planning and Analytics Manager lori.pattinson@nhs.scot Geraldine Collier, People Partner, NHS Highland geraldine.collier@nhs.scot