Our Practice Index panel return and this week, podcast regulars Robyn Clark and Nicola Davies reflect on the workforce challenges in the year ahead (and beyond) both in their own, immediate areas of influence and across primary care in general. From assessing the situation right now, to recruitment and retention planning for the future, getting the best out of staff and supporting others in the networks – and the effect of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), our pro Practice Managers share their experiences (and their expertise) and tell us why their aim is to focus on the positive in 2022.

Introductions (40 secs)

Staffing levels right now (46 secs)

The challenges ahead (1 min 16 secs)

Robyn’s strategy for 2022 (2 mins 43 secs)

Has Covid had an impact on the expectations of existing and prospective staff? (4 mins 15 secs)

Reflecting on the positive effects of the pandemic (6 mins 30 secs)

Attracting new staff (7 mins 8 secs)

A focus on the rewarding aspects of general practice employment (8 mins 59 secs)

Do workforce pressures = poor network relations? (11 mins 14 secs)

What happens when another practice is struggling? (13 mins 52 secs)

Turning the “PCN problem” on its head (16 mins 22 secs)

Workforce planning in the time of ARRS (17 mins 28 secs)

Building resilience for the future (20 mins 17 secs)

 

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