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...

The Procurement Act 2023 – implications for NHS procurement

The Procurement Act 2023 is poised to transform the NHS’s procurement landscape. Implemented on 24 February 2025 – after a four month delay – the new legislation has some noble goals, including streamline processes, enhancing transparency, and foster greater inclusivity in ...

A Day in the Life of a Pensions Officer

The sun has not quite risen yet, as I sip a cup of tea and prepare for an exciting day as a Pensions Officer at NHS SBS. While pensions might sound complex and not so glamorous, the work we do has a significant impact on the people’s lives. To be specific, the huge chunk of NHS...

NHS HR Restructuring: The Dos, Don’ts and Best Practices

Restructuring. It’s a word guaranteed to strike fear into even the most experienced manager’s heart. Understandably so. The NHS has seen more than its fair share of change over the years, and staff get tired and demotivated when the deckchairs are constantly reshuffled.

Future framework agreement: Healthcare Artificial Intelligence Solutions

AI has the potential to transform NHS patient care, speeding up diagnosis and treatment times by ensuring that expert clinical resource is targeted where it has the greatest impact for the patient.

Automation Mythbusting within the NHS

Discover the truth behind common myths about automation in the NHS. We debunk four misconceptions and learn how automation is revolutionising healthcare