Why robust interpretation and translation services are vital for the NHS

In celebration of English Language Day, we’re looking at the importance of ensuring that NHS care providers can communicate effectively with patients of all languages, to remove barriers that can impact patient care. 

Making the shift from analogue to digital

With over 1.5 million employees, the NHS faces a complex challenge in managing recruitment, training, performance, payroll, and staff development. Technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation are transforming workforce management, reducing the amount of time spen...

Why outsourcing works: Saving costs and enhancing frontline care

Why Outsourcing Works: Simplifying, Standardising, and Saving. Operating at the heart of the NHS, our services have already delivered over £450 million in annual savings and benefits, with the potential to unlock a further £3bn of savings if adopted by all Integrated Care Sys...

We’re a UK’s Best Workplace™ 2025

We’re a UK’s Best Workplace™ 2025 It’s official – we’re one of the UK’s best workplaces! NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has, once again, been named one of the best super-large workplaces in the UK, ranking at number 28. And we are extremely proud to r...

Driving Smarter Procurement: Unlocking Efficiency with Enhanced Purchase-to-Pay

Smarter, simpler and automated. A single solution that reimagines how procurement works, making it faster, easier & more cost-effective.

The Future of NHS Payroll: Innovation, Agility, and Empowerment

Organisations are looking to leverage the buying power of the NHS by joining forces to create efficient system-wide payroll solutions which protect local jobs and combine the convenience of an in-house payroll with the flexibility and resilience of an outsourced service.

Making an impact – the back office efficiency secret

Shared corporate services. When the NHS is being discussed, it’s not usually the first topic on the list. Or even the second. In fact, Lord Ara Darzi’s review, despite being meticulously researched and beautifully written, didn’t even mention it. Which is why those of us wo...

Integration of operations and services dominate the people agenda

The spate of NHS trust mergers signals that integration of operations and services remain top of the NHS’s agenda. Mergers do, however, come with people challenges. HR teams should, therefore, ensure they have the right foundations in place and well prepped for Day 1. before pr...

Meeting the NHS Time to Hire Challenge: How a Free Recruitment Assessment Can Help

With average TTH exceeding 14 weeks, the new target is a challenging goal. Recruitment delays not only impact service delivery but also lead to candidate dropouts and higher vacancy rates. Recognising this, NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) is offering a FREE Recruitment Cur...