NHS Board projected staff in post changes 2017-2018

Workforce planning projections based on staff in post whole time equivalent (WTE), showing potential effect on each board’s workforce.


Appendix 1: NHS board breakdown

NHS Ayrshire and Arran

  • Total staff in post is projected to remain at 8,827.2 WTE.
  • All Medical and non-medical staff groups are projected to remain the same as in 2016/17.

Additional information:

  • NHS A&A is undertaking an overarching programme of transformational change covering a 3 year period. The impact upon staff arising from this programme will be multi-disciplinary, however until the work is complete and associated financial planning is agreed it is not possible to reflect the agreed workforce implications within the projections. For this reason, in addition to the underlying financial environment within NHS A&A of a recurring deficit, the workforce projections for this year are flat lined.

Table 3: NHS Ayrshire & Arran projected staff in post ( WTE) changes for financial year 2017/18 by staff group

Staff group Board baseline 2017/18 projections
31-Mar-17 31-Mar-18 Change 3 Change % 3
All staff groups 1,2 8,827.2 8,827.2 - -
Medical ( HCHS) 642.8 642.8 - -
Dental ( HCHS) 30.0 30.0 - -
Medical and dental support 73.8 73.8 - -
Nursing and midwifery 1 4,299.4 4,299.4 - -
Allied health profession 690.3 690.3 - -
Other therapeutic services 274.8 274.8 - -
Healthcare science 243.9 243.9 - -
Personal and social care 136.9 136.9 - -
Ambulance services - - - -
Support services 987.6 987.6 - -
Administrative services 1,447.6 1,447.6 - -
Management (non AfC) 4 29.0 29.0 - -

Source - NHSScotland board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change.

1. All figures in this table have been rounded to the nearest 1 decimal place, and exlude Interns.

2. Due to rounding, figures presented under board baseline and projections may not sum to the total for all staff groups.

3. Figures presented under change and change % have been calculated from the original unrounded data provided by each NHSScotland board. As such, they may not be possible to reproduce from the rounded WTE figures presented in the table.

4. Management (non- AfC) is a sub group of administration services and data 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).

'x' = not applicable; '-' = zero

NHS Borders

  • Total staff in post is projected to increase by 25.2 WTE (up 1.0%).
  • Staff groups expected to increase include:

Medical ( HCHS) projected to increase by 13.0 (6.2%); and

Nursing and Midwifery, increasing by 10.2 (0.9%).

Additional information:

  • NHS Borders are having success in recruiting new / replacement consultants to all specialties including shortage specialties. There is an increase in consultant numbers year on year due to developments in some specialties (Haematology- 33%; Anaesthetics – 14%; Radiology – 14%).
  • There has been developments and increased establishments in some areas, better recruitment outcomes to vacancies and therefore less reliance on agency/temporary staffing (e.g. agency locums in 2016 replaced by NHS Trainees or NHS Clinical Development Fellows in 2017/18), contributing to the increased projections. NHS Borders are having more success in recruiting to funded establishments and project that trend will continue in 2017-2018.

Table 4: NHS Borders projected staff in post ( WTE) changes for financial year 2017/18 by staff group

Staff group Board baseline 2017/18 projections
31-Mar-17 31-Mar-18 Change 3 Change % 3
All staff groups 1,2 2,567.6 2,592.8 25.2 1.0%
Medical ( HCHS) 210.8 223.8 13.0 6.2%
Dental ( HCHS) 13.7 14.4 0.7 5.2%
Medical and dental support 47.9 47.9 0.0 0.0%
Nursing and midwifery 1 1,150.5 1,160.6 10.2 0.9%
Allied health profession 181.1 181.7 0.6 0.3%
Other therapeutic services 92.2 92.7 0.5 0.5%
Healthcare science 67.7 67.9 0.2 0.3%
Personal and social care 21.0 21.0 - -
Ambulance services - - - -
Support services 321.2 321.2 - -
Administrative services 461.5 461.5 - -
Management (non AfC) 4 11.0 11.0 - -

Source – NHSScotland board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change.

1. All figures in this table have been rounded to the nearest 1 decimal place, and exlude Interns.

2. Due to rounding, figures presented under board baseline and projections may not sum to the total for all staff groups.

3. Figures presented under change and change % have been calculated from the original unrounded data provided by each NHSScotland board. As such, they may not be possible to reproduce from the rounded WTE figures presented in the table.

4. Management (non- AfC) is a sub group of administration services and data 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).

‘x’ = not applicable; ‘-‘ = zero

NHS Dumfries and Galloway

  • Total staff in post is projected to increase by 55.0 WTE (up 1.6%).
  • Nursing and midwifery is projected to increase by 33.5 WTE (up 1.9%).
  • Support services is projected to increase by 21.0 WTE (up 5.5%), mainly due to Domestic Services required to support new build.

Additional information:

  • There are currently serious medical recruitment challenges that are threatening service delivery in NHS D&G. Most services have been maintained through the use of locums. Projected Medical staffing increase is as a result of the pending new build and how services will be worked from and to Cresswell.
  • NHS D&G are currently considering possibilities in developing services with the impending development of regional service planning.

Table 5: NHS Dumfries & Galloway projected staff in post ( WTE) changes for financial year 2017/18 by staff group

Staff group Board baseline 2017/18 projections
31-Mar-17 31-Mar-18 Change 3 Change % 3
All staff groups 1,2 3,418.6 3,473.6 55.0 1.6%
Medical ( HCHS) 247.4 249.4 2.0 0.8%
Dental ( HCHS) 13.2 13.2 - -
Medical and dental support 26.7 26.7 - -
Nursing and midwifery 1 1,721.8 1,755.3 33.5 1.9%
Allied health profession 203.7 203.7 - -
Other therapeutic services 110.6 109.1 -1.5 -1.4%
Healthcare science 94.0 94.0 - -
Personal and social care 29.5 29.5 - -
Ambulance services - - - -
Support services 382.3 403.3 21.0 5.5%
Administrative services 589.3 589.3 - -
Management (non AfC) 4 5.0 5.0 - -

Source - NHSScotland board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change.

1. All figures in this table have been rounded to the nearest 1 decimal place, and exlude Interns.

2. Due to rounding, figures presented under board baseline and projections may not sum to the total for all staff groups.

3. Figures presented under change and change % have been calculated from the original unrounded data provided by each NHSScotland board. As such, they may not be possible to reproduce from the rounded WTE figures presented in the table.

4. Management (non- AfC) is a sub group of administration services and data 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).

'x' = not applicable; '-' = zero

NHS Fife

  • Total staff in post is projected to increase by 31.0 WTE (up 0.4%).
  • Medical ( HCHS) staff in post is projected to increase by 10.6 WTE (up 2.0%). This takes account of ongoing recruitment activity into vacancies which are part of the current funded establishment and will further reduce reliance on a supplementary workforce.
  • Other Therapeutic Services staff in post is projected to increase by 30.0 WTE (up 11.4%). Developments include ongoing recruitment activity, plus new developments, supported by external funding sources, to progress key themes within the clinical strategy including increasing access to psychological therapies, and introducing a 7 day service within pharmacy.

Additional information:

  • The composition of the workforce is projected to evolve over the next twelve months, reflecting ongoing recruitment into vacancies which are part of NHS Fife’s current funded establishment whilst departments simultaneously restructure systems and processes to meet increasing demand for patient services. The net impact of this recruitment will be a 0.4% change in the total staff in post ( WTE), funded in part from external sources in order to progress key recommendations within the Clinical Strategy.
  • NHS Fife is actively engaged on a number of fronts to plan for a sustainable and effective workforce.

Table 6: NHS Fife projected staff in post ( WTE) changes for financial year 2017/18 by staff group

Staff group Board baseline 2017/18 projections
31-Mar-17 31-Mar-18 Change 3 Change % 3
All staff groups 1,2 7,287.6 7,318.6 31.0 0.4%
Medical ( HCHS) 521.7 532.3 10.6 2.0%
Dental ( HCHS) 37.0 38.5 1.5 4.1%
Medical and dental support 101.7 102.7 1.0 1.0%
Nursing and midwifery 1 3,547.3 3,550.3 3.0 0.1%
Allied health profession 636.3 632.2 -4.1 -0.6%
Other therapeutic services 263.6 293.6 30.0 11.4%
Healthcare science 167.5 165.1 -2.4 -1.4%
Personal and social care 41.1 41.1 - -
Ambulance services - - - -
Support services 767.3 764.8 -2.5 -0.3%
Administrative services 1,204.3 1,198.2 -6.1 -0.5%
Management (non AfC) 4 18.0 18.0 - -

Source - NHSScotland board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change.

1. All figures in this table have been rounded to the nearest 1 decimal place, and exlude Interns.

2. Due to rounding, figures presented under board baseline and projections may not sum to the total for all staff groups.

3. Figures presented under change and change % have been calculated from the original unrounded data provided by each NHSScotland board. As such, they may not be possible to reproduce from the rounded WTE figures presented in the table.

4. Management (non- AfC) is a sub group of administration services and data 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).

'x' = not applicable; '-' = zero

NHS Forth Valley

  • Total staff in post is projected to increase by 190.8 WTE (up 3.5%).
  • Medical ( HCHS) is projected to increase by 25.9 WTE (up 5.4%). This has been undertaken to create greater stability within the junior medical rota and also to reduce bank and agency spend overall.
  • Nursing and midwifery is projected to increase by 76.8 WTE (up 2.8%).
  • Other therapeutic services is projected to increase by 24.4 WTE (up 13.6%), and this reflects on-going service improvements.
  • Administrative services is projected to increase by 37.8 WTE (up 37.8%), with no change to management (non AfC).

Additional information:

  • NHS Forth Valley is currently training 7 health visitor students, qualifying in January 2018. In line with the national caseload weighting tool ( COSLA) there has been uplifted funding from the Scottish Government to support health visitor training.
  • Psychology Services have seen a general increase in workforce due to Board, Scottish Government and NHS Education for Scotland ( NES) investment.

Table 7: NHS Forth Valley projected staff in post ( WTE) changes for financial year 2017/18 by staff group

Staff group Board baseline 2017/18 projections
31-Mar-17 31-Mar-18 Change 3 Change % 3
All staff groups 1,2 5,393.2 5,583.9 190.8 3.5%
Medical ( HCHS) 478.6 504.5 25.9 5.4%
Dental ( HCHS) 21.7 21.7 - -
Medical and dental support 74.8 76.5 1.7 2.3%
Nursing and midwifery 1 2,781.2 2,858.0 76.8 2.8%
Allied health profession 444.8 454.9 10.1 2.3%
Other therapeutic services 179.4 203.8 24.4 13.6%
Healthcare science 174.2 177.0 2.8 1.6%
Personal and social care 6.3 7.3 1.0 15.9%
Ambulance services - - - -
Support services 270.6 280.8 10.2 3.8%
Administrative services 961.5 999.4 37.8 3.9%
Management (non AfC) 4 36.8 36.8 - -

Source – NHSScotland board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change.

1. All figures in this table have been rounded to the nearest 1 decimal place, and exlude Interns.

2. Due to rounding, figures presented under board baseline and projections may not sum to the total for all staff groups.

3. Figures presented under change and change % have been calculated from the original unrounded data provided by each NHSScotland board. As such, they may not be possible to reproduce from the rounded WTE figures presented in the table.

4. Management (non- AfC) is a sub group of administration services and data 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).

‘x’ = not applicable; ‘-‘ = zero

NHS Grampian

  • Total staff in post is projected to increase by 61.9 WTE (up 0.5%).
  • Medical ( HCHS) is projected to increase by 12.0 WTE (up 1.0%).
  • Nursing and midwifery is projected to increase by 25.2 WTE (up 0.5%). Recruitment to nursing vacancies will continue to be a focus in 2017/18.
  • Other Therapeutic Services staff in post is projected to increase by 12.7 WTE (up 3.8%)

Additional information:

  • Supply, recruitment and retention of staff is an issue for all staff grades. Suggestions to improve this include focussing on education and training by developing international links; promoting the benefits of working within integrated service; improving NHS Grampian’s academic profile; and creating a marketing and recruitment website for medical vacancies across Primary and Secondary Care; this is already underway for Primary Care

Table 8: NHS Grampian projected staff in post ( WTE) changes for financial year 2017/18 by staff group

Staff group Board baseline 2017/18 projections
31-Mar-17 31-Mar-18 Change 3 Change % 3
All staff groups 1,2 12,073.2 12,135.1 61.9 0.5%
Medical ( HCHS) 1,241.0 1,253.0 12.0 1.0%
Dental ( HCHS) 58.6 58.6 - -
Medical and dental support 243.0 252.0 9.0 3.7%
Nursing and midwifery 1 5,253.1 5,278.3 25.2 0.5%
Allied health profession 943.1 943.1 - -
Other therapeutic services 336.7 349.4 12.7 3.8%
Healthcare science 431.6 431.6 - -
Personal and social care 71.1 71.1 - -
Ambulance services - - - -
Support services 1,621.9 1,621.9 - -
Administrative services 1,873.1 1,876.1 3.0 0.2%
Management (non AfC) 4 35.5 35.5 - -

Source - NHSScotland board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change.

1. All figures in this table have been rounded to the nearest 1 decimal place, and exlude Interns.

2. Due to rounding, figures presented under board baseline and projections may not sum to the total for all staff groups.

3. Figures presented under change and change % have been calculated from the original unrounded data provided by each NHSScotland board. As such, they may not be possible to reproduce from the rounded WTE figures presented in the table.

4. Management (non- AfC) is a sub group of administration services and data 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).

'x' = not applicable; '-' = zero

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

  • Total staff in post is projected to decrease by 62.5 WTE (down 0.2%).
  • The Majority of this decrease will come from:

Administrative Services, down 90.0 WTE (1.7%), where there is an expectation that efficiencies will be achieved as a result of the current review of e-Health and wider patient administration support roles; and

Support Services, down 50.0 WTE (1.4%), to reflect an on-going trend of efficiency as the decommissioning of estate continues.

  • Medical ( HCHS) is projected to increase by 12.0 WTE (up 0.3%), and will be driven by vacancies currently in the system.
  • Nursing and midwifery is projected to increase by 56.0 WTE (up 0.4%).

Additional information:

  • NHSGGC are projecting a small reduction in the workforce through 2017/18 to support the need for financial savings underpinned by service redesigns across a number of areas.

Table 9: NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde projected staff in post ( WTE) changes for financial year 2017/18 by staff group

Staff group Board baseline 2017/18 projections
31-Mar-17 31-Mar-18 Change 3 Change % 3
All staff groups 1,2 34,084.5 34,022.0 -62.5 -0.2%
Medical ( HCHS) 3,475.4 3,487.4 12.0 0.3%
Dental ( HCHS) 107.5 107.5 0.0 0.0%
Medical and dental support 353.5 353.5 - -
Nursing and midwifery 1 15,376.9 15,432.9 56.0 0.4%
Allied health profession 2,780.5 2,774.0 -6.5 -0.2%
Other therapeutic services 1,143.9 1,162.9 19.0 1.7%
Healthcare science 1,774.3 1,771.3 -3.0 -0.2%
Personal and social care 270.7 270.7 - -
Ambulance services - - - -
Support services 3,479.1 3,429.1 -50.0 -1.4%
Administrative services 5,322.8 5,232.8 -90.0 -1.7%
Management (non AfC) 4 121.3 116.3 -5.0 -4.1%

Source – NHSScotland board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change.

1. All figures in this table have been rounded to the nearest 1 decimal place, and exlude Interns.

2. Due to rounding, figures presented under board baseline and projections may not sum to the total for all staff groups.

3. Figures presented under change and change % have been calculated from the original unrounded data provided by each NHSScotland board. As such, they may not be possible to reproduce from the rounded WTE figures presented in the table.

4. Management (non- AfC) is a sub group of administration services and data 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).

‘x’ = not applicable; ‘-‘ = zero

NHS Highland

  • Total staff in post is projected to remain at 8,128.7 WTE.
  • All Medical and non-medical staff groups are projected to remain the same as in 2016/17.

Additional information:

  • Operational Units of NHS Highland have not yet finalised their Local Quality and Sustainability Plans, and until these are finalised, there is no final decisions made on workforce changes. Therefore Workforce projections for NHS Highland have been flat lined to reflect replacement demand only.

Table 10: NHS Highland projected staff in post ( WTE) changes for financial year 2017/18 by staff group

Staff group Board baseline 2017/18 projections
31-Mar-17 31-Mar-18 Change 3 Change % 3
All staff groups 1,2 8,128.7 8,128.7 - -
Medical ( HCHS) 495.6 495.6 - -
Dental ( HCHS) 57.7 57.7 - -
Medical and dental support 174.4 174.4 - -
Nursing and midwifery 1 3,069.3 3,069.3 - -
Allied health profession 548.2 548.2 - -
Other therapeutic services 165.2 165.2 - -
Healthcare science 230.9 230.9 - -
Personal and social care 1,040.8 1,040.8 - -
Ambulance services - - - -
Support services 881.5 881.5 - -
Administrative services 1,465.0 1,465.0 - -
Management (non AfC) 4 43.9 43.9 - -

Source - NHSScotland board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change.

1. All figures in this table have been rounded to the nearest 1 decimal place, and exlude Interns.

2. Due to rounding, figures presented under board baseline and projections may not sum to the total for all staff groups.

3. Figures presented under change and change % have been calculated from the original unrounded data provided by each NHSScotland board. As such, they may not be possible to reproduce from the rounded WTE figures presented in the table.

4. Management (non- AfC) is a sub group of administration services and data 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).

'x' = not applicable; '-' = zero

NHS Lanarkshire

  • Total staff in post is projected to increase by 27.7 WTE (up 0.3%).
  • Nursing and Midwifery is projected to increase by 28.8 WTE (up (0.5%).
  • Medical ( HCHS) staff in post is projected to increase by 1.0 WTE (up 0.1%)
  • Decreases are projected in:

Allied Health Profession, down by 0.6 WTE (0.1%); and

Support Services is down by 2.0 WTE (0.3%).

Additional information:

  • The overall staff increase and changes are required to support service revisions mainly in: Health Visiting; Ophthalmology; Acute Services; and Out of Hours

Table 11: NHS Lanarkshire projected staff in post ( WTE) changes for financial year 2017/18 by staff group

Staff group Board baseline 2017/18 projections
31-Mar-17 31-Mar-18 Change 3 Change % 3
All staff groups 1,2 10,646.2 10,673.9 27.7 0.3%
Medical ( HCHS) 1,010.1 1,011.1 1.0 0.1%
Dental ( HCHS) 33.5 33.5 - -
Medical and dental support 119.7 119.7 - -
Nursing and midwifery 1 5,242.6 5,271.4 28.8 0.5%
Allied health profession 928.4 927.8 -0.6 -0.1%
Other therapeutic services 425.2 425.2 - -
Healthcare science 413.8 413.8 - -
Personal and social care 88.7 88.7 - -
Ambulance services - - - -
Support services 627.1 625.1 -2.0 -0.3%
Administrative services 1,757.1 1,757.6 0.5 0.0%
Management (non AfC) 4 59.0 59.0 - -

Source – NHSScotland board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change.

1. All figures in this table have been rounded to the nearest 1 decimal place, and exlude Interns.

2. Due to rounding, figures presented under board baseline and projections may not sum to the total for all staff groups.

3. Figures presented under change and change % have been calculated from the original unrounded data provided by each NHSScotland board. As such, they may not be possible to reproduce from the rounded WTE figures presented in the table.

4. Management (non- AfC) is a sub group of administration services and data 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).

‘x’ = not applicable; ‘-‘ = zero

NHS Lothian

  • Total staff in post is projected to increase by 140.8 WTE (up 0.7%)
  • Medical ( HCHS) is projected to increase by 14.6 WTE (up 0.7%). This is mainly driven by investments in the workforce following a review by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
  • Nursing and midwifery is projected to increase 38.4 WTE (up 0.4%).
  • Support Services is expected to increase by 100.6 WTE (up 5.2%), and this is largely due to the New Royal Hospital for Sick Children ( NRHSC) relocating.

Additional information:

  • Within the nursing workforce there have been significant investments made in growing the health visiting workforce and investing in the children’s nursing workforce as part of the move to the NRHSC.
  • The substantial growth in the support services workforce represent the increased requirement for the NRHSC which represents a large site incorporating increased floor space and accommodation for families.

Table 12: NHS Lothian projected staff in post ( WTE) changes for financial year 2017/18 by staff group

Staff group Board baseline 2017/18 projections
31-Mar-17 31-Mar-18 Change 3 Change % 3
All staff groups 1,2 20,232.5 20,373.4 140.8 0.7%
Medical ( HCHS) 2,222.1 2,236.7 14.6 0.7%
Dental ( HCHS) 64.4 64.4 - -
Medical and dental support 335.9 339.2 3.3 1.0%
Nursing and midwifery 1 9,554.2 9,592.6 38.4 0.4%
Allied health profession 1,568.2 1,577.7 9.5 0.6%
Other therapeutic services 621.0 620.5 -0.5 -0.1%
Healthcare science 795.1 788.9 -6.2 -0.8%
Personal and social care 76.3 76.3 - -
Ambulance services - - - -
Support services 1,919.3 2,019.9 100.6 5.2%
Administrative services 3,075.9 3,057.0 -18.9 -0.6%
Management (non AfC) 4 82.7 82.7 - -

Source - NHSScotland board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change.

1. All figures in this table have been rounded to the nearest 1 decimal place, and exlude Interns.

2. Due to rounding, figures presented under board baseline and projections may not sum to the total for all staff groups.

3. Figures presented under change and change % have been calculated from the original unrounded data provided by each NHSScotland board. As such, they may not be possible to reproduce from the rounded WTE figures presented in the table.

4. Management (non- AfC) is a sub group of administration services and data 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).

'x' = not applicable; '-' = zero

NHS Orkney

  • Total staff in post projected to increase by 39.3 WTE (up 7.7%).
  • Medical HCHS is projected to increase by 6.4 WTE (up 26.5%).
  • Nursing and midwifery is also projected to increase, by 15.3 WTE (up 8.2%).
  • Administrative services is projected to increase by 12.1 WTE (up 10.2%) with no projected change in non AfC management.

Additional information:

  • Projected increases are dependent on vacant posts being successfully filled, and does not necessarily represent an overall establishment change.
  • NHS Orkney continue to work with colleagues in NHS Highland to develop regional Consultant posts, and investigate opportunities for flexible working conditions to fill posts on a more permanent basis.
  • Investment has been supported for an additional 2.0 WTE Midwives.

Table 13: NHS Orkney projected staff in post ( WTE) changes for financial year 2017/18 by staff group

Staff group Board baseline 2017/18 projections
31-Mar-17 31-Mar-18 Change 3 Change % 3
All staff groups 1,2 513.8 553.1 39.3 7.7%
Medical ( HCHS) 24.0 30.4 6.4 26.5%
Dental ( HCHS) 6.5 6.5 - -
Medical and dental support 35.3 36.0 0.7 1.9%
Nursing and midwifery 1 187.0 202.3 15.3 8.2%
Allied health profession 42.3 41.4 -1.0 -2.3%
Other therapeutic services 10.7 13.7 3.0 27.9%
Healthcare science 8.6 8.6 - -
Personal and social care 7.7 8.0 0.4 5.0%
Ambulance services - - - -
Support services 72.2 74.7 2.5 3.5%
Administrative services 119.3 131.5 12.1 10.2%
Management (non AfC) 4 5.9 5.9 - -

Source – NHSScotland board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change.

1. All figures in this table have been rounded to the nearest 1 decimal place, and exlude Interns.

2. Due to rounding, figures presented under board baseline and projections may not sum to the total for all staff groups.

3. Figures presented under change and change % have been calculated from the original unrounded data provided by each NHSScotland board. As such, they may not be possible to reproduce from the rounded WTE figures presented in the table.

4. Management (non- AfC) is a sub group of administration services and data 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).

‘x’ = not applicable; ‘-‘ = zero

NHS Shetland

  • Total staff in post is projected to increase by 5.9 WTE (up 1.1%)
  • Medical ( HCHS) is projected to increase by 3.4 WTE (up 11.8%)
  • Nursing & Midwifery is projected to decrease by 8.2 WTE (down 4.4%). This is in part due to a ward closure. Staff have been redeployed to other vacant posts.
  • Administrative services is projected to increase by 8.6 WTE (up 6.6%). This increase is due to TUPE transfer of Patient Services staff; further likely.

Table 14: NHS Shetland projected staff in post ( WTE) changes for financial year 2017/18 by staff group

Staff group Board baseline 2017/18 projections
31-Mar-17 31-Mar-18 Change 3 Change % 3
All staff groups 1,2 559.7 565.6 5.9 1.1%
Medical ( HCHS) 28.8 32.2 3.4 11.8%
Dental ( HCHS) 8.5 9.1 0.6 7.0%
Medical and dental support 42.9 42.9 - -
Nursing and midwifery 1 187.5 179.3 -8.2 -4.4%
Allied health profession 38.9 38.9 - -
Other therapeutic services 16.4 16.4 - -
Healthcare science 15.3 16.3 1.0 6.5%
Personal and social care 7.7 8.2 0.5 6.5%
Ambulance services - - - -
Support services 82.4 82.4 - -
Administrative services 131.2 139.9 8.6 6.6%
Management (non AfC) 4 4.0 4.0 - -

Source - NHSScotland board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change.

1. All figures in this table have been rounded to the nearest 1 decimal place, and exlude Interns.

2. Due to rounding, figures presented under board baseline and projections may not sum to the total for all staff groups.

3. Figures presented under change and change % have been calculated from the original unrounded data provided by each NHSScotland board. As such, they may not be possible to reproduce from the rounded WTE figures presented in the table.

4. Management (non- AfC) is a sub group of administration services and data 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).

'x' = not applicable; '-' = zero

NHS Tayside

  • Total staff in post is projected to increase by 183.9 WTE (up 1.6%).
  • Nursing and midwifery is projected to increase by 271.2 WTE (up 5.2%). This has been informed by the use of the mandated national workforce planning tools and is in line with the national drivers.
  • Administrative services is projected to decrease by 100.5 WTE (down 5.0%), in part due to staff turnover and, as part of NHS Tayside’s 5 year Transformational Change programme, Administrative and Clerical staffing levels are being critically assessed against comparator Boards.

Additional information:

  • The existing workforce within NHS Tayside will continue to be developed to deliver the new operating model of care that is being developed through the 5 year Transformational Change Programme.

Table 15: NHS Tayside projected staff in post ( WTE) changes for financial year 2017/18 by staff group

Staff group Board baseline 2017/18 projections
31-Mar-17 31-Mar-18 Change 3 Change % 3
All staff groups 1,2 11,778.2 11,962.1 183.9 1.6%
Medical ( HCHS) 1,073.6 1,073.6 - -
Dental ( HCHS) 75.0 75.0 - -
Medical and dental support 179.7 179.7 0.0 0.0%
Nursing and midwifery 1 5,251.3 5,522.5 271.2 5.2%
Allied health profession 878.7 882.0 3.3 0.4%
Other therapeutic services 431.0 453.6 22.6 5.2%
Healthcare science 496.0 496.0 - -
Personal and social care 23.7 23.7 - -
Ambulance services - - - -
Support services 1,359.5 1,346.8 -12.7 -0.9%
Administrative services 2,009.6 1,909.1 -100.5 -5.0%
Management (non AfC) 4 57.4 54.5 -2.87 -5.0%

Source – NHSScotland board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change.

1. All figures in this table have been rounded to the nearest 1 decimal place, and exlude Interns.

2. Due to rounding, figures presented under board baseline and projections may not sum to the total for all staff groups.

3. Figures presented under change and change % have been calculated from the original unrounded data provided by each NHSScotland board. As such, they may not be possible to reproduce from the rounded WTE figures presented in the table.

4. Management (non- AfC) is a sub group of administration services and data 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).

‘x’ = not applicable; ‘-‘ = zero

NHS Western Isles

  • Total staff in post is projected to increase by 20.5 WTE (up 2.5%).
  • Medical ( HCHS) staff is projected to increase by 5.4 WTE (up 30.0%), assuming successful recruitment to existing vacancies.
  • Nursing and Midwifery is projected to increase by 2.6 WTE (up 0.7%).
  • Administrative services is projected to increase by 4.0 (up 2.5%). The expected increase is partially due to Bank staff being used regularly to cover reception while NHSGGC goes through Organisational change; this is expected to be completed and new staff in substantive post by June 2017.

Additional information:

  • The Projections include any proposed vacancies to be recruited to, therefore the projected increases are dependent on vacant posts being successfully filled, and does not necessarily represent an overall establishment change.

Table 16: NHS Western Isles projected staff in post ( WTE) changes for financial year 2017/18 by staff group

Staff group Board baseline 2017/18 projections
31-Mar-17 31-Mar-18 Change 3 Change % 3
All staff groups 1,2 827.8 848.3 20.5 2.5%
Medical ( HCHS) 18.0 23.4 5.4 30.0%
Dental ( HCHS) 11.5 13.5 2.0 17.4%
Medical and dental support 43.0 45.0 2.0 4.7%
Nursing and midwifery 1 364.6 367.2 2.6 0.7%
Allied health profession 78.8 80.0 1.2 1.5%
Other therapeutic services 9.6 11.1 1.5 15.7%
Healthcare science 11.7 13.2 1.5 12.8%
Personal and social care 14.5 15.5 1.0 6.9%
Ambulance services - - - -
Support services 118.4 117.7 -0.7 -0.6%
Administrative services 157.7 161.6 4.0 2.5%
Management (non AfC) 4 4.0 4.0 - -

Source – NHSScotland board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change.

1. All figures in this table have been rounded to the nearest 1 decimal place, and exlude Interns.

2. Due to rounding, figures presented under board baseline and projections may not sum to the total for all staff groups.

3. Figures presented under change and change % have been calculated from the original unrounded data provided by each NHSScotland board. As such, they may not be possible to reproduce from the rounded WTE figures presented in the table.

4. Management (non- AfC) is a sub group of administration services and data 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).

‘x’ = not applicable; ‘-‘ = zero

NHS National Waiting Times Centre ( NWTC)

  • Total staff in post is projected to increase by 34.0 WTE (up 2.1%).
  • Medical ( HCHS) is projected to increase by 2.6 WTE (up 2.0%).
  • Nursing and midwifery is projected to increase by 14.1 WTE (up 2.0%).
  • Allied health profession is projected to increase by 2.0 WTE (up 2.0%).
  • Healthcare science is projected to increase by 1.8 WTE (up 2.0%).
  • Support services is projected to increase by 4.8 WTE (up 2.0%).
  • Administrative services is projected to increase by 5.6 WTE (up 2.0%), with a projected increase in management (non AfC) of 0.2 WTE (up 2.0%).

Table 17: NHS National Waiting Times Centre projected staff in post ( WTE) changes for financial year 2017/18 by staff group

Staff group Board baseline 2017/18 projections
31-Mar-17 31-Mar-18 Change 3 Change % 3
All staff groups 1,2 1,606.8 1,640.8 34.0 2.1%
Medical ( HCHS) 131.2 133.8 2.6 2.0%
Dental ( HCHS) - - - -
Medical and dental support 20.5 22.8 2.3 11.5%
Nursing and midwifery 1 706.2 720.3 14.1 2.0%
Allied health profession 102.0 104.0 2.0 2.0%
Other therapeutic services 33.4 34.1 0.7 2.0%
Healthcare science 89.8 91.6 1.8 2.0%
Personal and social care 1.0 1.0 - -
Ambulance services - - - -
Support services 241.9 246.8 4.8 2.0%
Administrative services 280.8 286.4 5.6 2.0%
Management (non AfC) 4 9.0 9.2 0.2 2.0%

Source – NHSScotland board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change.

1. All figures in this table have been rounded to the nearest 1 decimal place, and exlude Interns.

2. Due to rounding, figures presented under board baseline and projections may not sum to the total for all staff groups.

3. Figures presented under change and change % have been calculated from the original unrounded data provided by each NHSScotland board. As such, they may not be possible to reproduce from the rounded WTE figures presented in the table.

4. Management (non- AfC) is a sub group of administration services and data 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).

‘x’ = not applicable; ‘-‘ = zero

NHS State Hospital

  • Total staff in post is projected to increase by 0.6 WTE (up 0.1%).
  • Nursing and midwifery is projected to decrease by 5.6 WTE (down 1.6%).
  • Allied health profession is projected to increase by 1.9 WTE (up 18.3%).
  • Other therapeutic services is projected to decrease by 2.1 WTE (down 11.0%).
  • Support services is projected to increase by 4.6 WTE (up 4.0%).
  • Administrative services is projected to increase by 1.7 WTE (up 1.9%), with no projected change in management (non AfC).

Table 18: NHS State Hospital projected staff in post ( WTE) changes for financial year 2017/18 by staff group

Staff group Board baseline 2017/18 projections
31-Mar-17 31-Mar-18 Change 3 Change % 3
All staff groups 1,2 605.0 605.7 0.6 0.1%
Medical ( HCHS) 13.3 13.5 0.2 1.2%
Dental ( HCHS) - - - -
Medical and dental support - - - -
Nursing and midwifery 1 354.8 349.2 -5.6 -1.6%
Allied health profession 10.4 12.3 1.9 18.3%
Other therapeutic services 19.1 17.0 -2.1 -11.0%
Healthcare science - - - -
Personal and social care 0.1 0.1 - -
Ambulance services - - - -
Support services 115.4 120.0 4.6 4.0%
Administrative services 92.0 93.7 1.7 1.9%
Management (non AfC) 4 6.0 6.0 - -

Source – NHSScotland board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change.

1. All figures in this table have been rounded to the nearest 1 decimal place, and exlude Interns.

2. Due to rounding, figures presented under board baseline and projections may not sum to the total for all staff groups.

3. Figures presented under change and change % have been calculated from the original unrounded data provided by each NHSScotland board. As such, they may not be possible to reproduce from the rounded WTE figures presented in the table.

4. Management (non- AfC) is a sub group of administration services and data 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).

‘x’ = not applicable; ‘-‘ = zero

NHS 24

  • Total staff in post is projected to increase by 137.3 WTE (up 14.2%).
  • Nursing and midwifery is projected to increase by 36.3 WTE (up 14.0%).
  • Administrative services is projected to increase by 87.3 WTE (up 15.0%), with no projected change in management (non AfC).

Additional information:

  • Administrative Services includes NHS 24 Call Handlers, Call Operators and Senior Call Handlers in the baseline and projected figures who perform a frontline role that is patient facing.
  • Within the workforce projections, cognisance has been given to the significant change and development that NHS 24 is currently undergoing as an organisation, in addition to the planned implementation of the frontline technology platform as part of the Organisational Change Programme. However, as the impact, on the operating model, of the implementation cannot yet be fully determined, it is possible that a revision of the workforce skills mix and numbers will be required; any revision would be contained within the financial allocation given for 2017/18.

Table 19: NHS 24 projected staff in post ( WTE) changes for financial year 2017/18 by staff group

Staff group Board baseline 2017/18 projections
31-Mar-17 31-Mar-18 Change 3 Change % 3
All staff groups 1,2 965.1 1,102.4 137.3 14.2%
Medical ( HCHS) 1.5 1.5 - -
Dental ( HCHS) - - - -
Medical and dental support 40.5 45.5 5.0 12.3%
Nursing and midwifery 1 259.2 295.5 36.3 14.0%
Allied health profession 4.5 6.0 1.5 34.3%
Other therapeutic services 38.1 39.5 1.3 3.5%
Healthcare science - - - -
Personal and social care 20.7 22.2 1.5 7.4%
Ambulance services - - - -
Support services 19.5 23.8 4.3 22.2%
Administrative services 581.1 668.5 87.3 15.0%
Management (non AfC) 4 4.0 4.0 - -

Source - NHSScotland board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change.

1. All figures in this table have been rounded to the nearest 1 decimal place, and exlude Interns.

2. Due to rounding, figures presented under board baseline and projections may not sum to the total for all staff groups.

3. Figures presented under change and change % have been calculated from the original unrounded data provided by each NHSScotland board. As such, they may not be possible to reproduce from the rounded WTE figures presented in the table.

4. Management (non- AfC) is a sub group of administration services and data 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).

'x' = not applicable; '-' = zero

NHS National Services Scotland ( NSS)

  • Total staff in post is projected to increase by 146.9 WTE (up 4.5%).
  • Nursing and midwifery is projected to increase by 7.3 WTE (up 2.8%).
  • Support services is projected to increase by 52.5 WTE (up 16.2%), with the delivery of service predominantly in the new SNBTS National Centre, where a number of Domestic Services are being TUPE transferred across to NSS.
  • Administrative services is projected to increase by 104.8 WTE (up 4.7%), with a projected decrease in management (non AfC) of 0.4 WTE (down 1.0%).

Additional information:

NSS’s strategic direction, as reflected in the 5 year plan is to:

  • Underpin NHSScotland with excellent support services and expertise
  • Accelerate the creation of effective “once for Scotland” and regional solutions; and to
  • Expand our services to the wider public sector.

The scope and scale of our ambition will be dictated by the extent to which NSS drives the delivery of the Health & Social Care Delivery Plan by delivering solutions for Scotland. The financial and workforce plan reflect known commitments only, and any further expansion will be dependent on a redistribution of finance and workforce as part of any future service transformation.

Table 20: NHS National Services Scotland projected staff in post ( WTE) changes for financial year 2017/18 by staff group

Staff group Board baseline 2017/18 projections
31-Mar-17 31-Mar-18 Change 3 Change % 3
All staff groups 1,2 3,285.8 3,432.7 146.9 4.5%
Medical ( HCHS) 37.7 44.3 6.6 17.5%
Dental ( HCHS) 10.9 10.4 -0.5 -4.6%
Medical and dental support - - - -
Nursing and midwifery 1 260.8 268.1 7.3 2.8%
Allied health profession 1.0 1.0 - -
Other therapeutic services 8.5 7.5 -1.0 -11.8%
Healthcare science 433.9 411.2 -22.7 -5.2%
Personal and social care 2.6 2.6 - -
Ambulance services - - - -
Support services 323.6 376.0 52.5 16.2%
Administrative services 2,206.8 2,311.6 104.8 4.7%
Management (non AfC) 4 38.8 38.4 -0.4 -1.0%

Source - NHSScotland board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change.

1. All figures in this table have been rounded to the nearest 1 decimal place, and exlude Interns.

2. Due to rounding, figures presented under board baseline and projections may not sum to the total for all staff groups.

3. Figures presented under change and change % have been calculated from the original unrounded data provided by each NHSScotland board. As such, they may not be possible to reproduce from the rounded WTE figures presented in the table.

4. Management (non- AfC) is a sub group of administration services and data 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).

'x' = not applicable; '-' = zero

Scottish Ambulance Service ( SAS)

  • Total staff in post is projected to increase by 248.6 WTE (up 5.6%).
  • Allied health profession is projected to increase by 173.5 WTE (up 12.6%). This reflects an increase in paramedics.
  • Ambulance services is projected to increase by 91.1 WTE (up 3.5%).
  • Administrative services is projected to decrease by 16.0 WTE (down 4.5%), with no projected change in management (non AfC).

Additional information:

  • SAS will further increase the number of specialist paramedics across the Service to support integrated working with primary and unscheduled care, provide enhanced decision support and increase the level of safe and effective treatment of patients at home.
  • The 2017/18 workforce projections anticipate reductions in SAS Administration Services & Management based on the current age profile and turnover (retirals and other leavers). SAS will look to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their administrative and support functions and workforce planning arrangements to maximise support for frontline delivery.

Table 21: NHS Scottish Ambulance Service projected staff in post ( WTE) changes for financial year 2017/18 by staff group

Staff group Board baseline 2017/18 projections
31-Mar-17 31-Mar-18 Change 3 Change % 3
All staff groups 1,2 4,470.0 4,718.6 248.6 5.6%
Medical ( HCHS) - - - -
Dental ( HCHS) - - - -
Medical and dental support - - - -
Nursing and midwifery 1 12.1 12.1 - -
Allied health profession 1,376.4 1,549.9 173.5 12.6%
Other therapeutic services - - - -
Healthcare science - - - -
Personal and social care - - - -
Ambulance services 2,601.5 2,692.6 91.1 3.5%
Support services 122.5 122.5 - -
Administrative services 357.5 341.5 -16.0 -4.5%
Management (non AfC) 4 5.6 5.6 - -

Source – NHSScotland board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change.

1. All figures in this table have been rounded to the nearest 1 decimal place, and exlude Interns.

2. Due to rounding, figures presented under board baseline and projections may not sum to the total for all staff groups.

3. Figures presented under change and change % have been calculated from the original unrounded data provided by each NHSScotland board. As such, they may not be possible to reproduce from the rounded WTE figures presented in the table.

4. Management (non- AfC) is a sub group of administration services and data 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).

‘x’ = not applicable; ‘-‘ = zero

NHS Education for Scotland ( NES)

  • Total staff in post is projected to increase by 87.4 WTE (up 8.0%).
  • Medical ( HCHS) is projected to increase by 90.0 WTE (up 17.9%), and this is due to an increase in GP trainee posts.
  • Administrative services is projected to increase by 2.6 WTE (up 0.6%), with no change projected in management (non AfC).

Additional information:

  • NES will use temporary agency workers or pay overtime to provide additional resources and allow for flexibility on a short term basis.
  • Medical and Dental Staff primarily consist of Directors and Assistant Directors (this includes Post Graduate Deans, GP Directors), Associate Advisers, Deans and Associate Deans and GP Specialty Registrars.
  • The GPST training programme is moving to a lead employer model. Since August 2017 NES employs trainees on the Grampian General Practice Specialty training programme as they rotate between placements in hospital and General Practice. NES will employ all GPSTs in Scotland for the duration of their training programme from August 2018.

Table 22: NHS Education for Scotland projected staff in post ( WTE) changes for financial year 2017/18 by staff group

Staff group Board baseline 2017/18 projections
31-Mar-17 31-Mar-18 Change 3 Change % 3
All staff groups 1,2 1,091.7 1,179.1 87.4 8.0%
Medical ( HCHS) 501.6 591.6 90.0 17.9%
Dental ( HCHS) 18.8 18.8 - -
Medical and dental support 28.7 28.7 - -
Nursing and midwifery 1 33.3 33.3 - -
Allied health profession 5.6 5.6 - -
Other therapeutic services 33.7 28.5 -5.2 -15.4%
Healthcare science 2.6 2.6 - -
Personal and social care - - - -
Ambulance services - - - -
Support services - - - -
Administrative services 467.5 470.1 2.6 0.6%
Management (non AfC) 4 5.0 5.0 - -

Source – NHSScotland board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change.

1. All figures in this table have been rounded to the nearest 1 decimal place, and exlude Interns.

2. Due to rounding, figures presented under board baseline and projections may not sum to the total for all staff groups.

3. Figures presented under change and change % have been calculated from the original unrounded data provided by each NHSScotland board. As such, they may not be possible to reproduce from the rounded WTE figures presented in the table.

4. Management (non- AfC) is a sub group of administration services and data 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).

‘x’ = not applicable; ‘-‘ = zero

NHS Healthcare Improvement Scotland ( HIS)

  • Total staff in post is projected to increase by 22.5 WTE (up 6.0%).
  • Medical ( HCHS) is projected to increase by 1.0 WTE (up 13.7%).
  • Administrative services is projected to increase by 21.5 WTE (up 6.5%), with an increase in management (non AfC) of 1.0 WTE (up 50.0%).

Table 23: NHS Healthcare Improvement Scotland projected staff in post ( WTE) changes for financial year 2017/18 by staff group

Staff group Board baseline 2017/18 projections
31-Mar-17 31-Mar-18 Change 3 Change % 3
All staff groups 1,2 376.9 399.4 22.5 6.0%
Medical ( HCHS) 7.3 8.3 1.0 13.7%
Dental ( HCHS) - - - -
Medical and dental support - - - -
Nursing and midwifery 1 27.0 27.0 - -
Allied health profession 1.0 1.0 - -
Other therapeutic services 11.3 11.3 - -
Healthcare science - - - -
Personal and social care - - - -
Ambulance services - - - -
Support services - - - -
Administrative services 330.3 351.8 21.5 6.5%
Management (non AfC) 4 2.0 3.0 1.0 50.0%

Source – NHSScotland board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change.

1. All figures in this table have been rounded to the nearest 1 decimal place, and exlude Interns.

2. Due to rounding, figures presented under board baseline and projections may not sum to the total for all staff groups.

3. Figures presented under change and change % have been calculated from the original unrounded data provided by each NHSScotland board. As such, they may not be possible to reproduce from the rounded WTE figures presented in the table.

4. Management (non- AfC) is a sub group of administration services and data 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).

‘x’ = not applicable; ‘-‘ = zero

NHS Health Scotland

  • Total staff in post is projected to increase by 27.2 WTE (up 10.4%).
  • Personal and social care is projected to increase by 2.0 WTE (up 5.9%).
  • Support services is projected to decrease by 2.0 WTE (down 100%).
  • Administrative services is projected to increase by 27.2 WTE (up 12.2%), largely due to the filling of vacancies. There is no projected change in non AfC management.

Additional information:

  • Staff currently sitting within the Estates function have been moved into Administrative Services through a realignment of overall organisational functions.

Table 24: NHS Health Scotland projected staff in post ( WTE) changes for financial year 2017/18 by staff group

Staff group Board baseline 2017/18 projections
31-Mar-17 31-Mar-18 Change 3 Change % 3
All staff groups 1,2 262.3 289.5 27.2 10.4%
Medical ( HCHS) 2.0 2.0 - -
Dental ( HCHS) 1.0 1.0 - -
Medical and dental support - - - -
Nursing and midwifery 1 - - - -
Allied health profession - - - -
Other therapeutic services - - - -
Healthcare science - - - -
Personal and social care 33.6 35.6 2.0 5.9%
Ambulance services - - - -
Support services 2.0 - -2.0 -100.0%
Administrative services 223.7 250.8 27.2 12.2%
Management (non AfC) 4 4.0 4.0 - -

Source - NHSScotland board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change.

1. All figures in this table have been rounded to the nearest 1 decimal place, and exlude Interns.

2. Due to rounding, figures presented under board baseline and projections may not sum to the total for all staff groups.

3. Figures presented under change and change % have been calculated from the original unrounded data provided by each NHSScotland board. As such, they may not be possible to reproduce from the rounded WTE figures presented in the table.

4. Management (non- AfC) is a sub group of administration services and data 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).

'x' = not applicable; '-' = zero

Contact

Email: Joanne Collins or Mark Henrichsen, wpf@gov.scot

Phone: 0300 244 4000 – Central Enquiry Unit

The Scottish Government
St Andrew's House
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