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Whoo Loves PassportPlus? We do!

Get stuck into all PassportPlus features, the old and the new! It is here that new candidate applications are reviewed, compliance checked and existing staff bank members managed. It is our compliance promise, allowing you to process applicants in a timely and safe manner.

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Non-Resident On-Call Shifts – A Hoot of a Guide

In this article, we provide a summary of how to set up Non-Resident On-Call shifts and its importance. These shifts are easy to spot! Just look for the little phone symbol on the shift, a little visual to help them stand out. Candidates will also see this on the mobile app, so everyone’s kept in the loop, no need for guesswork.

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7 Highlights From Our First Conference — FFS24

The roar of engines and the precision of Formula 1 met the passion of healthcare innovation on a crisp morning at Silverstone Circuit in early November 2024. Rooted in the foundational pillars of innovation, collaboration, and change, the event brought together a dynamic mix of NHS staff members. Check out the key highlights!

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Guide to Shift Tagging and Custom Tabs

Shift Tagging allows you to assign custom tags to your shifts, making it easier to categorise, search, and filter them. These tags appear below each shift in the My Shifts list and can be filtered using a convenient dropdown menu at the top of the table. Best of all, you’ll have access to both the tags you create and those created by others within your organisation.

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Navigating Facilities Support Services’ Management with Eimear Jordan

Welcome to the Locum's Nest Best Practice series, where we dive into the journeys and insights of incredible NHS colleagues.

For our 4th blog of the series, we had the pleasure of speaking to Eimear Jordan, Facilities Support Services Manager for Housekeeping and Catering at Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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Navigating NHS Charity Management with Mete Redif

Welcome to the Locum's Nest Best Practice series, where we dive into the journeys and insights of some awesome NHS colleagues.

For our third blog of the series, we had the pleasure of chatting with Mete Redif, Engagement and Communications Manager at Royal Free Charity (North Mid).

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Exporting Data 101 with Locum’s Nest Intelligence

In this article, we will focus on the Exporting Data element of Intelligence, and regardless of what Locum’s Nest products your NHS organisation is or isn’t signed up to, this is completely free of charge. Here, we will go through a variety of data exports available at your disposal. Whether you are a new Locum’s Nest user or want a quick refresher, this is for you!

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Transforming NHS service delivery via regional collaboration and data sharing: The SWaG Collaborative Staff Bank

We share how the SWaG Collaborative Staff Bank is operating to benefit all Trusts and NHS staff groups involved. We dive into the gold-standard practices of enhanced visibility, data sharing and resource allocation, powered by cutting-edge workforce technology and collaborative work streams; transforming service delivery across an entire region.

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Pre-Match 2.0: The latest updates

At Locum’s Nest, we have a culture of feedback for continuous improvement, to ultimately improve your experience when using and interacting with our technology. With this in mind, you gave us your feedback on Pre-Match 1.0, so it has now been refreshed with additional features to make your life simpler, but with better functionality. Welcome to Prematch 2.0!

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Navigating temporary workforce management with Durline Griffiths

Welcome to Locum's Nest Best Practice series, where we delve into the world of temporary workforce management and the crucial role of communication with some awesome NHS colleagues. We had the pleasure of interviewing Durline Griffiths, a seasoned Rota Coordinator at Whittington Hospital. Durline has extensive experience in managing temporary staff and she has kindly shared her experience and insights with us.

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