A step-by-step guide for remote working in the NHS: evaluation of a virtual consultant psychiatrist hiring scheme.
BJPsych Bull
; : 1-7, 2024 Aug 27.
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in En
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| ID: mdl-39188226
ABSTRACT
AIMS AND METHOD:
In 2021, Solent NHS Trust advertised for a fully remote consultant psychiatrist to meet increasing clinical demand. This pilot scheme was evaluated to determine its success. The job applications underwent content analysis, recruitment and support staff were interviewed, and in-depth rolling interviews were conducted with the three now-employed virtual psychiatrists.RESULTS:
We have gained an objective understanding of this new and innovative way of working and, overall, shown that fully remote working in the National Health Service (NHS) is feasible. IMPLICATIONS The findings were used to create a step-by-step guide for the remote hiring process, which outlines the necessary steps for conducting it in a safe, swift and successful way. This guide could help other NHS organisations to advertise, recruit and manage fully remote employees.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Language:
En
Journal:
BJPsych Bull
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Country of publication:
Reino Unido