How can references be obtained in a timelier manner to improve the NHS recruitment process by making it more efficient and cost effective? Main Topic Area: NHS organisations are required to check previous employment history before an appointment is made to a prospective employee, however, the process is often lengthy and delayed due to the inability to contact referees. For example, if they have changed jobs or email addresses. Develop a speedier process that meets employment legislation and NHS governance requirements. Sub Topic Area: Review cost and efficiency savings for the Trust. Devise a more streamlined process by way of filling job roles quicker using Bank staff which will result in avoiding the need to recruit agency staff at higher rates of pay, improving patient care and relieving pressure on departments by ensuring the required number of staff are in post. Main Authors and Seminal Literature Overview: Saunders, M., Lewis, P., Thornhill, A., (2015) Research methods for business students. 7th Edition. Harlow: FT Prentice Hall. Raelin, J. A. (2008) Work based learning: bridging knowledge and action in the workplace. Chichester: John Wiley. https://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/ld/resources/writing/writing-resources/writing-dissertation NHS England web site: https://www.england.nhs.uk/gp/the-best-place-to-work/starting-your-career/recruitment/ Methodology: Both Primary and Secondary data will be used in the form of questionnaires asking current HR recruitment personnel where they feel weaknesses lie within the recruitment process of obtaining references, areas they feel work well and statistics will be provided to show the length of time delays before and after the process has been reviewed/streamlined. Quantitative and Qualitative data will be incorporated into the questionnaires and graphs from the information collected. Ethical Issues to be Identified: Honesty and Integrityreporting research honestly and not falsifying data or results. Objectivityavoiding bias in research. Carefulnessavoiding mistakes in research and ensuring results are credible. Opennessbeing prepared to share data and results. Confidentialityrespect anything that has been provided in confidence and following guidelines on protection of sensitive information such as employee records. Legalitybeing aware of and conforming to NHS laws and regulations.
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