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Appendix 1 - NHS Board Breakdown

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

The main findings are:

• Overall projected reduction of 129.0 wte (down 1.5%).
• Nursing & Midwifery has no expected change.
• Administration Services has an expected reduction of 84.0 wte (down 5.4%), which includes a reduction in Management (non AfC) of 4.0 wte (down 8.7%).

Additional information:

• Medical HCHS has an expected increase of 10.0 wte due to the anticipated filling of Consultant vacancies.
• The expected decrease in Allied Health Professions ( AHP) of 20.0 wte (down 2.9%) is a result of service redesign using workforce workload tools.
• Other Therapeutic Services are expected to increase by 5.0 wte (up 2.4%) due to additional funding allocation to Pharmacy and Psychology.
• Personal & Social Care is estimated to decrease by 30.0 wte (down 22.8%) due to the ending of some fixed term contracts after ring fenced funding allocation for those posts finished.
• Support Services is expected to reduce by 10.0 wte (down 1.0%) due to the ending of some fixed term contracts and the reduction of displaced staff.

Further information can be found in the NHS Ayrshire & Arran Workforce Plan ( Click Here).

Table 3. NHS Ayrshire & Arran Projected Staff in Post ( WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2011/12 by Staff Group

Source - NHS Board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change
1. ISD report this category as Emergency Services, however it includes a number of non-emergency ambulance staff
2. Management (non AfC) is a sub group of Administration Services
3. These figures are not comparable to the 25% Reduction Target in Senior Management posts. The definition used in the target allows the exclusion of clinically orientated staff from within this group and the inclusion of some AfC Administration staff (Band 8a and above)

NHS Borders

The main findings are:

• Projected reduction of 107.1 wte (down 4.2%).
• Nursing & Midwifery - Projected reduction of 30.1 wte (down 2.6%). This will be achieved through natural turnover and vacancy control and service redesign. Examples of service redesign are aimed at improving quality, including conversion of a surgical ward from an Inpatient Unit to a Day Case facility and development of Palliative Care Specialist Inpatient Unit. Changes to shift patterns will also support redesigned services.
• Administration Services is estimated to reduce by 43.6 wte (down 9.6%). NHS Borders have already made significant progress towards the 25% reduction in Senior Management posts (with a reduction from 20.73 wte to 15.9 wte in 2010/2011). With 23% reduction in posts achieved last year and no turnover expected from the relatively small Management (non AfC) cohort, no reduction is projected over the next financial year.

Additional Information:

• Medical ( HCHS) is anticipated to rise by 3.0 wte (up 1.5%) if successful in filling Consultant vacancies. There is also a service development for career grade medical posts in Emergency Medicine.
• Allied Health Profession workforce redesign is underway, informed by the results of time task analysis and capacity calculator.
• Other Therapeutic Services workforce/workload review is underway within Pharmacy using the Six Step Methodology.
• Support Services are also rolling out Six Step Methodology to inform workforce redesign across support services, beginning with Catering Services.

NHS Borders publishes its local workforce plan in October each year so the 2010-2011 version is still relevant ( Click here). The Board intends to publish an update to the Local Workforce Plan for 2011-12 in October 2011, after appropriate partnership involvement and internal consultation.

Table 4. NHS Borders Projected Staff in Post ( WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2011/12 by Staff Group

Source - NHS Board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change
1. ISD report this category as Emergency Services, however it includes a number of non-emergency ambulance staff
2. Management (non AfC) is a sub group of Administration Services
3. These figures are not comparable to the 25% Reduction Target in Senior Management posts. The definition used in the target allows the exclusion of clinically orientated staff from within this group and the inclusion of some AfC Administration staff (Band 8a and above)

NHS Dumfries & Galloway

The main findings are:

• Projected reduction of 111.6 wte (down 3.1%).
• Nursing & Midwifery is estimated to reduce by 67.7 wte (down 3.9%). This is due to ward reconfiguration as a result of service redesign in our District General Hospital and the maximisation of community beds, as well as staffing reviews and the co-location of some services.
• Administration Services are expected to reduce by 23.5 wte (down 3.8%), with no projected reduction in Management (non AfC).

Additional information:

• Allied Health Profession are undergoing service redesign from management restructure, internal movement and review of skill mix.
• Other Therapeutic Services have a revised Psychology structure following a review in service.
• Ambulance Services have seen a service redesign of GP out of hours drivers resulting in an estimated 5.1 wte less (down 36.0%) posts required.
• Support Services are expected to reduce by 9.1 wte (down 2.2%) as a result of service reviews across all areas.

The NHS Dumfries & Galloway Workforce Plan will be published (subject to board approval) on 3 ^rd October 2011.

Table 5. NHS Dumfries & Galloway Projected Staff in Post ( WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2011/12 by Staff Group

Source - NHS Board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change
1. ISD report this category as Emergency Services, however it includes a number of non-emergency ambulance staff
2. Management (non AfC) is a sub group of Administration Services
3. These figures are not comparable to the 25% Reduction Target in Senior Management posts. The definition used in the target allows the exclusion of clinically orientated staff from within this group and the inclusion of some AfC Administration staff (Band 8a and above)

NHS Fife

The main findings are:

• Projected reduction of 81.3 wte (down 1.1%).
• Nursing & Midwifery has an expected reduction of 32.2 wte (down 1.0%). This is due to the adjustment in paediatrics from two inpatient sites to one. There is also a reduction in old age psychiatry admission beds and a reduction in Nurse managers.
• Administration Services are estimated to reduce by 72.5 wte (down 5.5%), which includes a projected reduction in Management (non AfC) of 2.0 wte (down 5.3%).

Additional information:

• Allied Health Profession has a small growth in Dietetics and Diagnostic Radiography resulting in an expected increase of 6.1 wte (up 1.0%).
• Other Therapeutic Services has an expected reduction of 20.5 wte (down 9.7%) due to a change to funding arrangements within Psychology. This will see the end to some short term contracts.
• Support Services expected increase of 48.8 wte (up 6.1%) is due to the support of the new wing at the Victoria Hospital and a new Dental unit. However, reductions are likely in future years with the introduction of new technology.

Table 6. NHS Fife Projected Staff in Post ( WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2011/12 by Staff Group

Source - NHS Board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change
1. ISD report this category as Emergency Services, however it includes a number of non-emergency ambulance staff
2. Management (non AfC) is a sub group of Administration Services
3. These figures are not comparable to the 25% Reduction Target in Senior Management posts. The definition used in the target allows the exclusion of clinically orientated staff from within this group and the inclusion of some AfC Administration staff (Band 8a and above)

NHS Forth Valley

The main findings are:

• Projected reduction of 203.2 wte (down 3.9%).
• Nursing & Midwifery has an expected reduction of 4.5 wte (down 0.2%).
• Administration Services are estimated to reduce by 51.4 wte (down 5.3%), which includes a projected reduction in Management (non AfC) of 7.0 wte (down 18.1%).

Additional information:

• Medical HCHS has a small increase in Specialty Doctors in Anaesthetics and Surgery, resulting in an estimated 4.2 wte increase (up 1.0%).
• Allied Health Profession are expected to decrease by 9.1 wte (down 2.1%) as a result of a reduction in profession specific support workers and an increase in multi skilled to make the workforce more flexible.
• In Other Therapeutic Services there has been an amalgamation of Pharmacy services to one site. Staff have supported the efficiencies and procurement strategy.
• Support Services expected decrease of 128.5 wte (down 32.6%) is due to the TUPE transfer of staff to a non NHS organisation.

The NHS Forth Valley Workforce Plan is due to be published at the end of September .

Table 7. NHS Forth Valley Projected Staff in Post ( WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2011/12 by Staff Group

Source - NHS Board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change
1. ISD report this category as Emergency Services, however it includes a number of non-emergency ambulance staff
2. Management (non AfC) is a sub group of Administration Services
3. These figures are not comparable to the 25% Reduction Target in Senior Management posts. The definition used in the target allows the exclusion of clinically orientated staff from within this group and the inclusion of some AfC Administration staff (Band 8a and above)

NHS Grampian

The main findings are:

• Projected reduction of 5.3 wte (minimal percentage change).
• Nursing & Midwifery has an expected reduction of 4.1 wte (down 0.1%).
• Administration Services is estimated to reduce by 70.7 wte (down 3.8%), which includes a projected reduction in Management (non AfC) of 14.5 wte (down 11.4%).

Additional information:

• Dental HCHS is expected to increase by 9.0 wte (up 12.3%) partly as a result of the new Aberdeen Dental School.
• Allied Health Profession are estimated to increase by 38.7 wte (up 4.4%) due to some skill mix changes with likely increases in AHP support staff.
• Healthcare Science has an expected increase of 9.6 wte (up 2.2%) as a result of increased demand for services. An example of this is the implant rate for cardiac devices and national programmes like Screening.
• Personal & Social Care has an estimated reduction of 3.2 wte (down 4.2%). These changes were agreed in Partnership through the Safe and Affordable Working ( SAW) process.
• Within Support Services vacancy management and SAW processes have established the current sustainable workforce with ongoing work to improve flexibility.

Table 8. NHS Grampian Projected Staff in Post ( WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2011/12 by Staff Group

Source - NHS Board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change
1. ISD report this category as Emergency Services, however it includes a number of non-emergency ambulance staff
2. Management (non AfC) is a sub group of Administration Services
3. These figures are not comparable to the 25% Reduction Target in Senior Management posts. The definition used in the target

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde ( GGC)

The main findings are:

• Projected reduction of 862.7 wte (down 2.5%).
• Nursing & Midwifery has an expected reduction of 402.2 wte (down 2.7%). This is part of the service redesign process along with the reviewing of activities. This has all been taken forward using the Nursing Workload Tool.
• Administration Services is estimated to reduce by 221.1 wte (down 3.7%), which includes a projected reduction in Management (non AfC) of 56.8 wte (down 19.8%).

Additional information:

• Healthcare Science is expected to reduce by 23.2 wte (down 1.3%) as a result of a new Laboratory facility to open early 2012, which will see the consolidation of sites.
• Support Services has an estimated reduction of 144.5 wte (down 3.9%). This is due to the bed complement across GGC reducing in preparation for the new Southern General and productivity improvements. The required support workforce also reduces. The changes above are dependent on delivery of the required bed model, and turnover.

Table 9. NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Projected Staff in Post ( WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2011/12 by Staff Group

Source - NHS Board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change
1. ISD report this category as Emergency Services, however it includes a number of non-emergency ambulance staff
2. Management (non AfC) is a sub group of Administration Services
3. These figures are not comparable to the 25% Reduction Target in Senior Management posts. The definition used in the target allows the exclusion of clinically orientated staff from within this group and the inclusion of some AfC Administration staff (Band 8a and above)

NHS Highland

The main findings are:

• Projected reduction of 192.5 wte (down 2.7%).
• Nursing & Midwifery has an expected reduction of 54.0 wte (down 1.7%). This is linked to shift pattern reviews, as well as bed/service reconfigurations.
• Administration Services is estimated to reduce by 85.0 wte (down 6.3%), which includes a projected reduction in Management (non AfC) of 5.0 wte (down 7.3%).

Additional information:

• Medical & Dental HCHS is expected to increase by 5.0 wte (up 1.1%) in order to meet service demand.
• Medical & Dental Support has an estimated reduction of 10.0 wte (down 4.5%) as a result of service improvement and redesign.
• Allied Heal Professions have undergone a service redesign in Physiotherapy and Radiotherapy using Musculoskeletal ( MSK) redesign.
• Other Therapeutic Services have used vacancy management to support workforce changes arising from service redesign.
• Healthcare Science have a further skill mix review within blood sciences as a result of the integration of services in biochemistry, haematology and bacteriology.
• Support Services reductions are dependent on service redesign e.g. streamlining hospital care, though there will be vacancy management during this process as well as potential temporary increase in estates workforce to help with refurbishment.

Table 10. NHS Highland Projected Staff in Post ( WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2011/12 by Staff Group

Source - NHS Board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change
1. ISD report this category as Emergency Services, however it includes a number of non-emergency ambulance staff
2. Management (non AfC) is a sub group of Administration Services
3. These figures are not comparable to the 25% Reduction Target in Senior Management posts. The definition used in the target allows the exclusion of clinically orientated staff from within this group and the inclusion of some AfC Administration staff (Band 8a and above)

NHS Lanarkshire

The main findings are:

• Projected reduction of 177.8 wte (down 1.8%).
• Nursing & Midwifery has an expected reduction of 27.2 wte (down 0.6%).
• Administration Services is estimated to reduce by 132.5 wte (down 7.5%), which includes a projected reduction in Management (non AfC) of 7.0 wte (down 8.4%).

Additional information:

• A review has been undertaken across emergency services to ensure the Board is able to continue to deliver safe, sustainable emergency services on the three acute hospital sites.
• Some of the reductions are under a voluntary severance scheme.
• Allied Health Profession has undergone a review of services, scoping out roles and responsibilities, which has seen some changes in skill mix.
• There has been a review of laboratory services within Healthcare Science. Proposed workforce structure has been developed around four BMS Speciality Leads and four Speciality Clinical Leads. There is also an opportunity to develop the role of associate practitioners.
• Support Services have an estimated reduction of 7.3 wte (down 1.1%) as a result of a skill mix review and revised shift patterns.

Table 11. NHS Lanarkshire Projected Staff in Post ( WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2011/12 by Staff Group

Source - NHS Board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change
1. ISD report this category as Emergency Services, however it includes a number of non-emergency ambulance staff
2. Management (non AfC) is a sub group of Administration Services
3. These figures are not comparable to the 25% Reduction Target in Senior Management posts. The definition used in the target allows the exclusion of clinically orientated staff from within this group and the inclusion of some AfC Administration staff (Band 8a and above)

NHS Lothian

The main findings are:

• Projected reduction of 734.0 wte (down 4.0%).
• Nursing & Midwifery has an expected reduction of 398.0 wte (down 4.6%).
• Administration Services is estimated to reduce by 166.8 wte (down 5.6%), which includes a projected reduction in Management (non AfC) of 9.1 wte (down 5.5%)

Additional information:

• Redesigned models of care and a transfer of resources to the community has resulted in a reduction in bed numbers.
• There has been a review of workforce establishments and an organisation restructure.
• As part of service redesign (specifically around the Education team), reviews of skill mix and roles have been undertaken.
• The board has made use of National workforce workload tools.

Table 12. NHS Lothian Projected Staff in Post ( WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2011/12 by Staff Group

Source - NHS Board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change
1. ISD report this category as Emergency Services, however it includes a number of non-emergency ambulance staff
2. Management (non AfC) is a sub group of Administration Services
3. These figures are not comparable to the 25% Reduction Target in Senior Management posts. The definition used in the target allows the exclusion of clinically orientated staff from within this group and the inclusion of some AfC Administration staff (Band 8a and above)

NHS Orkney

The main findings are:

• Projected reduction of 26.1 wte (down 5.5%).
• Nursing & Midwifery has an expected reduction of 6.3 wte (down 3.6%).
• Administration Services is estimated to reduce by 8.0 wte (down 7.5%), with no projected reduction in Management (non AfC).

Additional information:

• Until the final agreed clinical strategy is available (due to be completed 31 ^st August) assurance can not be given on projections.
• Currently looking at 70-80% replacement of vacancies.

Table 13. NHS Orkney Projected Staff in Post ( WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2011/12 by Staff Group

Source - NHS Board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change
1. ISD report this category as Emergency Services, however it includes a number of non-emergency ambulance staff
2. Management (non AfC) is a sub group of Administration Services
3. These figures are not comparable to the 25% Reduction Target in Senior Management posts. The definition used in the target allows the exclusion of clinically orientated staff from within this group and the inclusion of some AfC Administration staff (Band 8a and above)

NHS Shetland

The main findings are:

• Projected reduction of 9.3 wte (down 1.9%).
• Nursing & Midwifery has an expected reduction of 5.6 wte (down 2.9%).
• Administration Services is estimated to reduce by 8.4 wte (down 6.7%), with no projected reduction in Management (non AfC).

Additional information:

• Transformational change will be required to deliver reductions to workforce and services including reviewing options for integration with partners in order to continue to deliver the service safely and effectively.
• Redesign projects are planned over the next 3 years.

Table 14. NHS Shetland Projected Staff in Post ( WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2011/12 by Staff Group

Source - NHS Board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change
1. ISD report this category as Emergency Services, however it includes a number of non-emergency ambulance staff
2. Management (non AfC) is a sub group of Administration Services
3. These figures are not comparable to the 25% Reduction Target in Senior Management posts. The definition used in the target allows the exclusion of clinically orientated staff from within this group and the inclusion of some AfC Administration staff (Band 8a and above)

NHS Tayside

The main findings are:

• Projected reduction of 128.6 wte (down 1.1%).
• Nursing & Midwifery has an expected reduction of 4.5 wte (down 0.1%).
• Administration Services is estimated to reduce by 84.5 wte (down 4.1%), which includes a projected reduction in Management (non AfC) of 7.0 wte (down 6.3%).

Additional information:-

• Medical & Dental ( HCHS) has an estimated 1% overall growth to support any shortfalls emerging as a result of MMC recruitment, pension taxation changes, and shortages in specialities with known national challenges such as Paediatrics and Acute Medicine.
• All services within Allied Health Professions have adopted the 6 steps methodology and are at different stages of development.
• · 6 Step workforce methodology is being widely utilised across the organisation this enables staff engagement in planning and observation of changing trends.

Further information can be found in the NHS Tayside 2011/12 Workforce Plan ( Click Here).

Table 15. NHS Tayside Projected Staff in Post ( WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2011/12 by Staff Group

Source - NHS Board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change
1. ISD report this category as Emergency Services, however it includes a number of non-emergency ambulance staff
2. Management (non AfC) is a sub group of Administration Services
3. These figures are not comparable to the 25% Reduction Target in Senior Management posts. The definition used in the target allows the exclusion of clinically orientated staff from within this group and the inclusion of some AfC Administration staff (Band 8a and above)

NHS Western Isles

This NHS Board are projecting no changes to staff in post.

Table 16. NHS Western Isles Projected Staff in Post ( WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2011/12 by Staff Group

Source - NHS Board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change
1. ISD report this category as Emergency Services, however it includes a number of non-emergency ambulance staff
2. Management (non AfC) is a sub group of Administration Services
3. These figures are not comparable to the 25% Reduction Target in Senior Management posts. The definition used in the target allows the exclusion of clinically orientated staff from within this group and the inclusion of some AfC Administration staff (Band 8a and above)

NHS National Waiting Times Centre ( NWTC)

The main findings are:

• Projected reduction of 20.2 wte (down 1.6%).
• Nursing & Midwifery has no expected reduction.
• Administration Services is estimated to reduce by 2.0 wte (down 0.9%), with no projected reduction in Management (non AfC).

Additional information:-

• Support Services is undertaking workforce efficiency schemes.

Table 17. NHS National Waiting Times Centre Projected Staff in Post ( WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2011/12 by Staff Group

Source - NHS Board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change
1. ISD report this category as Emergency Services, however it includes a number of non-emergency ambulance staff
2. Management (non AfC) is a sub group of Administration Services
3. These figures are not comparable to the 25% Reduction Target in Senior Management posts. The definition used in the target allows the exclusion of clinically orientated staff from within this group and the inclusion of some AfC Administration staff (Band 8a and above)

NHS State Hospital

The main findings are:

• Projected reduction of 12.8 wte (down 2.0%).
• Nursing & Midwifery has an expected reduction of 13.5 wte (down 3.8%).
• Administration Services is estimated to reduce by 9.7 wte (down 8.8%), with no projected reduction in Management (non AfC).
• These figures are in line with the agreed full business case for the new State Hospital.

Table 18. NHS State Hospital Projected Staff in Post ( WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2011/12 by Staff Group

Source - NHS Board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change
1. ISD report this category as Emergency Services, however it includes a number of non-emergency ambulance staff
2. Management (non AfC) is a sub group of Administration Services
3. These figures are not comparable to the 25% Reduction Target in Senior Management posts. The definition used in the target allows the exclusion of clinically orientated staff from within this group and the inclusion of some AfC Administration staff (Band 8a and above)

NHS 24

The main findings are:

• Projected increase of 103.8 wte (up 11.1%).
• Nursing & Midwifery has an expected increase of 60.7 wte (up 19.2%).
• Administration Services is estimated to increase by 30.6 wte (up 6.7%), which includes a projected reduction in Management (non AfC) of 1.0 wte (down 16.7%).

Further information can be found in the NHS 24 Workforce Plan ( Click Here).

Table 19. NHS 24 Projected Staff in Post ( WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2011/12 by Staff Group

Source - NHS Board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change
1. ISD report this category as Emergency Services, however it includes a number of non-emergency ambulance staff
2. The projected Nursing and Midwifery figure for 2011/12 includes the maximum budgeted target (not the current operational target) for frontline nursing staff as per The Strategic Workforce Plan. Therefore, the increase will not be recruited to this level.
3. Administrative Services includes NHS 24 Call Handlers and Senior Call Handlers in the baseline and projected figures that are frontline patient facing staff.
4. Management (non AfC) is a sub group of Administration Services
5. These figures are not comparable to the 25% Reduction Target in Senior Management posts. The definition used in the target allows the exclusion of clinically orientated staff from within this group and the inclusion of some AfC Administration staff (Band 8a and above)

NHS National Services Scotland ( NSS)

The main findings are:

• Projected reduction of 80.3 wte (down 2.3%).
• Nursing & Midwifery has an expected increase of 2.0 wte (up 0.6%).
• Administration Services is estimated to reduce by 76.3 wte (down 3.0%), with no known projection split for Management (non AfC).

Table 20. NHS National Services Scotland Projected Staff in Post ( WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2011/12 by Staff Group

Source - NHS Board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change
1. ISD report this category as Emergency Services, however it includes a number of non-emergency ambulance staff
2. Administration Services in NHS National Services Scotland includes Support Services
3. Management (non AfC) is a sub group of Administration Services
4. NHS National Services Scotland are unable to separate out their Management (non AfC) reduction from their overall Administration Services reduction at this stage
5. These figures are not comparable to the 25% Reduction Target in Senior Management posts. The definition used in the target allows the exclusion of clinically orientated staff from within this group and the inclusion of some AfC Administration staff (Band 8a and above)

Scottish Ambulance Service

The main findings are:

• Projected reduction of 64.6 wte (down 1.6%).
• Administration Services has an expected reduction of 0.4 wte (down 0.1%), with no projected reduction in Management (non AfC).
• Ambulance Services is estimated to reduce by 52.7 wte (down 1.4%). This is due to a reduction in Patient Transport Services ( PTS) staff (non emergency) as a result of a decrease in the need for patient transportation between facilities.

Table 21. NHS Scottish Ambulance Service Projected Staff in Post ( WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2011/12 by Staff Group

Source - NHS Board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change
1. ISD report this category as Emergency Services, however it includes a number of non-emergency ambulance staff
2. Management (non AfC) is a sub group of Administration Services
3. These figures are not comparable to the 25% Reduction Target in Senior Management posts. The definition used in the target allows the exclusion of clinically orientated staff from within this group and the inclusion of some AfC Administration staff (Band 8a and above)

NHS Education for Scotland ( NES)

The main findings are:

• Projected increase of 421.0 wte (up 69.2%).
• Administration Services has an expected reduction of 12.0 wte (down 2.3%).
• Although no projected reduction in Management (non AfC), the board is however working to make reductions in sessions provided by staff on senior clinical contracts as part of the 25% management reduction target.
• Medical HCHS has an estimated increase of 433.0 wte (up 1,514.0%) is due to NES taking on the role as employer of GP trainees when those trainees are on 12 and 6 month GP placements (the trainees had previously been employed by the GP Practice whilst on placement).

Table 22. NHS Education for Scotland Projected Staff in Post ( WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2011/12 by Staff Group

Source - NHS Board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change
1. ISD report this category as Emergency Services, however it includes a number of non-emergency ambulance staff
2. Management (non AfC) is a sub group of Administration Services
3. These figures are not comparable to the 25% Reduction Target in Senior Management posts. The definition used in the target allows the exclusion of clinically orientated staff from within this group and the inclusion of some AfC Administration staff (Band 8a and above)

NHS Healthcare Improvement Scotland ( HIS)

The main findings are:

• Projected increase of 31.0 wte (up 11.4%).
• Administration Services has an expected increase of 21.0 wte (up 7.8%), with a projected increase in Management (non AfC) of 2.0 wte.
• HIS are planning to undertake a number of new developments, one of which is the Death Certification programme of work. This and others, will result in an increase in staff.

Table 23. NHS Healthcare Improvement Scotland Projected Staff in Post ( WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2011/12 by Staff Group

Source - NHS Board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change
1. ISD report this category as Emergency Services, however it includes a number of non-emergency ambulance staff
2. Management (non AfC) is a sub group of Administration Services
3. These figures are not comparable to the 25% Reduction Target in Senior Management posts. The definition used in the target allows the exclusion of clinically orientated staff from within this group and the inclusion of some AfC Administration staff (Band 8a and above)

NHS Health Scotland

This NHS Board are projecting no changes to staff in post.

The board workforce plan is due to be published in September.

Table 24. NHS Health Scotland Projected Staff in Post ( WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2011/12 by Staff Group

Source - NHS Board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change
1. ISD report this category as Emergency Services, however it includes a number of non-emergency ambulance staff
2. Management (non AfC) is a sub group of Administration Services
3. These figures are not comparable to the 25% Reduction Target in Senior Management posts. The definition used in the target allows the exclusion of clinically orientated staff from within this group and the inclusion of some AfC Administration staff (Band 8a and above)