NHS Board Projected Staff In Post Changes In 2012/13

All NHS Boards have been asked to develop Local Delivery Plans (LDPs) and workforce plans, as well as using workforce workload tools. As part of this process, NHS Boards have been asked to provide workforce projections for 2012/13. These projections are based on staff in post whole time equivalents (wte).


Appendix 1 - NHS Board Breakdown

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

The main findings are:

  • Overall projected reduction of 72.0 wte (down 0.9%).
  • Nursing & Midwifery has an expected reduction of 13.8 wte (down 0.3%). This is informed by the use of national workforce and workload planning tools, with the skill mix ratio specifically being considered within Care of the Elderly services.
  • Administration Services has an expected reduction of 51.2 wte (down 3.4%), which includes a reduction in Management (non AfC) of 1.2 wte (down 3.1%).
  • Support Services is expected to reduce by 10.7 wte (down 1.1%)

Additional information:

  • Medical HCHS has an expected increase of 8.5 wte (up 1.5%) due to the anticipated filling of Consultant vacancies in order to support the service model for Reshaping the Medical Workforce.
  • Other Therapeutic Services are expected to increase by 4.0 wte (up 1.9%) due to the anticipated filling of vacant Psychology posts.

Table 3. NHS Ayrshire & Arran Projected Staff in Post (WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2012/13 by Staff Group

Staff Group Board Baseline 2012/13 Projections
31-Mar-12 31-Mar-13 Change Change %
All Staff Groups 8,467.0 8,395.0 -72.0 -0.9%
Medical (HCHS)  581.8  590.3 8.5 1.5%
Dental (HCHS)  35.5  35.5 - -
Medical & Dental Support  93.4  93.4 - -
Nursing & Midwifery  3,972.3  3,958.5 -13.8 -0.3%
Allied Health Profession  687.8  686.8 -1.0 -0.1%
Other Therapeutic Services  212.3  216.3 4.0 1.9%
Healthcare Science  245.3  241.3 -4.0 -1.6%
Personal & Social Care  161.6  157.8 -3.8 -2.4%
Ambulance Services 1  -  - - -
Support Services  988.7  978.0 -10.7 -1.1%
Administration Services  1,488.3  1,437.1 -51.2 -3.4%
Management (non AfC) 2  38.7  37.5 -1.2 -3.1%

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. 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 99.3 wte (down 4.0%).
  • Nursing & Midwifery has a projected reduction of 32.9 wte (down 2.9%). This will be achieved through a change to the way shift patterns are covered and service redesign.
  • Administration Services is estimated to reduce by 37.7 wte (down 8.5%), this will be achieved through natural turnover.

Additional Information:

  • NHS Borders have undertaken a Six Step Methodology to inform workforce redesign.
  • Medical (HCHS) is anticipated to rise by 6.4 wte (up 3.8%) due to regional initiatives on elective capacity.
  • Allied Health Profession has an expected reduction of 7.4 wte (down 4.2%) due to the anticipated end of fixed term contract and retirements. Workforce redesign is informed by the results of time task analysis and capacity calculator.
  • Other Therapeutic Services has an expected reduction of 3.6 wte (down 4.7%). A workforce/workload review using the Six Step Methodology is being undertaken, and Pharmacy (one of the services within this staff grouping) have recently completed their review.
  • Support Services are also undertaking a Six Step Methodology review process to inform workforce redesign. Catering Services have completed their review and are consolidating into a single site. Support Services overall has an expected reduction of 14.7 wte (down 4.5%).

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

Table 4. NHS Borders Projected Staff in Post (WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2012/13 by Staff Group

Staff Group Board Baseline 2012/13 Projections
31-Mar-12 31-Mar-13 Change Change %
All Staff Groups 2,490.1 2,390.8 -99.3 -4.0%
Medical (HCHS)  166.6  173.0 6.4 3.8%
Dental (HCHS)  26.0  26.0 - -
Medical & Dental Support  57.3  53.3 -4.0 -7.0%
Nursing & Midwifery  1,133.9  1,101.0 -32.9 -2.9%
Allied Health Profession  176.6  169.2 -7.4 -4.2%
Other Therapeutic Services  76.8  73.2 -3.6 -4.7%
Healthcare Science  66.8  63.8 -3.0 -4.5%
Personal & Social Care  20.4  18.0 -2.4 -11.7%
Ambulance Services 1  -  - - -
Support Services  324.1  309.4 -14.7 -4.5%
Administration Services  441.6  403.9 -37.7 -8.5%
Management (non AfC) 2  17.9  17.9 - -

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. 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 47.7 wte (down 1.4%).
  • Nursing & Midwifery is estimated to reduce by 19.1 wte (down 1.1%). This is due to service redesign.
  • Administration Services are expected to reduce by 20.0 wte (down 3.3%), with no projected reduction in Management (non AfC).

Additional information:

  • Following a review in service, the Healthcare Science workforce is expected to reduce by 2.0 wte (2.0%)
  • Support Services are expected to reduce by 2.8 wte (down 0.7%) as a result of service reviews.

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

Table 5. NHS Dumfries & Galloway Projected Staff in Post (WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2012/13 by Staff Group

Staff Group Board Baseline 2012/13 Projections
31-Mar-12 31-Mar-13 Change Change %
All Staff Groups 3,477.6 3,429.8 -47.7 -1.4%
Medical (HCHS)  244.7  244.4 -0.4 -0.1%
Dental (HCHS)  23.2  22.6 -0.6 -2.8%
Medical & Dental Support  37.3  37.3 - -
Nursing & Midwifery  1,722.1  1,703.1 -19.1 -1.1%
Allied Health Profession  243.6  241.9 -1.7 -0.7%
Other Therapeutic Services  83.0  81.8 -1.2 -1.4%
Healthcare Science  99.1  97.1 -2.0 -2.0%
Personal & Social Care  14.1  14.1 - -
Ambulance Services 1  -  - - -
Support Services  411.4  408.6 -2.8 -0.7%
Administration Services  599.0  579.0 -20.0 -3.3%
Management (non AfC) 2  15.6  15.6 - -

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. 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 increase of 65.7 wte (up 0.9%).
  • Nursing & Midwifery has an expected increase of 39.6 wte (up 1.2%), due to the anticipated recruitment to vacant posts in three clinical areas that require additional nursing resource as a result of a review undertaken in April 2012. These areas are Adult, Learning Disabilities and Midwifery. Skill mix in critical care and coronary care is also under review, with plans to increase the number of Health Care Support Workers and consider the reduction of trained staff.
  • Administration Services are estimated to increase by 10.1 wte (up 0.8%), which includes a projected reduction in Management (non AfC) of 2.0 wte (down 5.6%). This is due to service redesign. Administrative and Clerical vacancies which arise will continue to be scrutinised to determine that they are necessary to be filled or if alternative methods of delivering admin support can be identified.

Additional information:

  • Support Services are expected to increase by 4.6 wte (up 0.6%), this is due to the anticipated recruitment of domestic staff as a result of the General Hospitals and Maternity Services Project (GH&MS) which involves the realignment of services.
  • Currently there are no plans to change the Healthcare Science workforce. In the future it may be necessary to consider the impact on the workforce of local service change, service redesign and advances in new technology.

Table 6. NHS Fife Projected Staff in Post (WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2012/13 by Staff Group

Staff Group Board Baseline 2012/13 Projections
31-Mar-12 31-Mar-13 Change Change %
All Staff Groups 7,033.1 7,098.8 65.7 0.9%
Medical (HCHS)  492.2  501.3 9.1 1.9%
Dental (HCHS)  47.0  47.0 - -
Medical & Dental Support  118.7  118.7 - -
Nursing & Midwifery  3,310.8  3,350.3 39.6 1.2%
Allied Health Profession  591.4  592.9 1.4 0.2%
Other Therapeutic Services  205.5  206.3 0.8 0.4%
Healthcare Science  172.2  172.2 - -
Personal & Social Care  51.3  51.3 - -
Ambulance Services 1  -  - - -
Support Services  794.8  799.4 4.6 0.6%
Administration Services  1,249.3  1,259.5 10.1 0.8%
Management (non AfC) 2  36.0  34.0 -2.0 -5.6%

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. 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 increase of 17.5 wte (up 0.4%).
  • Nursing & Midwifery has an expected reduction of 5.3 wte (down 0.2%). This is mostly due to a skill mix review and workforce redesign.
  • Administration Services are estimated to reduce by 11.3 wte (down 1.3%), which includes a projected reduction in Management (non AfC) of 5.6 wte (down 15.8%). This is the result of an organisational support services review which is ongoing. NHS Forth Valley have a commitment to management redesign and the delivery of streamlined services.

Additional information:

  • Medical HCHS has an estimated increase of 11.8 wte (up 2.8%), this assumes the successful recruitment of consultant and specialty doctors to current vacancies.
  • Healthcare Science is expected to increase by 16.8 wte (11.0%). This is the result of service redesign, local labs review of management and functional requirements, detect cancer early funds and local access strategy funds.
  • In Other Therapeutic Services there is an expected increase of 3.6 wte (up 2.6%) as a result of skill mix changes altering how pharmacy workforce will be utilised to support the model of care.

Table 7. NHS Forth Valley Projected Staff in Post (WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2012/13 by Staff Group

Staff Group Board Baseline 2012/13 Projections
31-Mar-12 31-Mar-13 Change Change %
All Staff Groups 4,944.7 4,962.2 17.5 0.4%
Medical (HCHS)  428.2  440.0 11.8 2.8%
Dental (HCHS)  21.9  21.9 - -
Medical & Dental Support  69.5  71.5 2.0 2.9%
Nursing & Midwifery  2,585.6  2,580.3 -5.3 -0.2%
Allied Health Profession  419.0  418.9 -0.1 0.0%
Other Therapeutic Services  139.2  142.8 3.6 2.6%
Healthcare Science  151.9  168.6 16.8 11.0%
Personal & Social Care  8.8  8.8 - -
Ambulance Services 1  -  - - -
Support Services  244.4  244.4 - -
Administration Services  876.3  865.0 -11.3 -1.3%
Management (non AfC) 2  35.4  29.8 -5.6 -15.8%

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. 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 96.3 wte (down 0.8%).
  • Nursing & Midwifery has an expected reduction of 73.0 wte (down 1.5%). This is mostly due to a skill mix review and service redesign.
  • Administration Services is estimated to reduce by 9.6 wte (down 0.5%), which includes a projected reduction in Management (non AfC) of 1.9 wte (down 2.0%). This is the result of activity monitoring and workload analysis to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the workforce using the "Six Steps" Methodology.
  • Allied Health Profession are estimated to increase by 4.4 wte (up 0.5%).

Additional information:

  • Changes in the workforce projections are mainly through redesign. With the opening of the Emergency Care Centre, development of the Health Village, implementation of the 2020 Vision, the Maternity Review, other significant reconfiguration projects and the Integration Agenda, these projections show the general direction of travel of a change in skill mix and a reduction of WTE.
  • Medical and Dental Support is expected to increase by 5.5 wte (up 2.7%) due to a change in the skill mix with the increased utilisation of dental support staff including dental nurses, technicians and hygienists.
  • Support Services has an expected reduction of 11.0 wte (down 0.7%). As this service is demand driven the projections depend on progress towards NHS Grampians 2020 vision which will see a reduction in assets and property, resulting in a reduction in Facilities Management demand led requirements.

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

Table 8. NHS Grampian Projected Staff in Post (WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2012/13 by Staff Group

Staff Group Board Baseline 2012/13 Projections
31-Mar-12 31-Mar-13 Change Change %
All Staff Groups 11,418.6 11,322.3 -96.3 -0.8%
Medical (HCHS)  1,228.5  1,223.8 -4.7 -0.4%
Dental (HCHS)  82.1  81.1 -1.0 -1.2%
Medical & Dental Support  204.9  210.4 5.5 2.7%
Nursing & Midwifery  4,896.8  4,823.8 -73.0 -1.5%
Allied Health Profession  882.7  887.1 4.4 0.5%
Other Therapeutic Services  292.9  293.5 0.6 0.2%
Healthcare Science  423.4  416.9 -6.5 -1.5%
Personal & Social Care  73.4  72.4 -1.0 -1.3%
Ambulance Services 1  -  - - -
Support Services  1,548.1  1,537.1 -11.0 -0.7%
Administration Services  1,785.9  1,776.3 -9.6 -0.5%
Management (non AfC) 2  95.0  93.1 -1.9 -2.0%

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. 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 Greater Glasgow & Clyde

The main findings are:

  • Projected reduction of 578.7 wte (down 1.7%).
  • Nursing & Midwifery has an expected reduction of 320.3 wte (down 2.2%). This is due to workforce change through delivery of the Acute Division's bed model, reducing the overall complement of beds across the Division in preparation for the opening of the New South Glasgow Hospitals. Additionally, productivity improvements, service redesign and skill-mix change.
  • Administration Services is estimated to reduce by 122.7 wte (down 2.2%), which includes a projected reduction in Management (non AfC) of 11.0 wte (down 4.8%). This is also due to productivity improvements, service redesign, skill mix change and the 25% senior management reduction target.

Additional information:

  • Healthcare Science is expected to reduce by 30.4 wte (down 1.8%) as a result of a new Laboratory facility opening on the site of the Southern General, and the move to single site working for pathology services which has enabled a redesign of the workforce.
  • Support Services has an estimated reduction of 54.3 wte (down 1.5%). This is due to a number of redesigns underway within the Facilities Directorate of the Acute Services Division within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde including a review of Central Sterile Service Department (CSSD). Service redesign within sewing rooms and the laundry areas will contribute to the support services workforce reduction. As part of the Acute Services Review the number of sites and consequently the size of the NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde estate will reduce.

Table 9. NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Projected Staff in Post (WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2012/13 by Staff Group

Staff Group Board Baseline 2012/13 Projections
31-Mar-12 31-Mar-13 Change Change %
All Staff Groups 33,332.8 32,754.1 -578.7 -1.7%
Medical (HCHS)  3,325.7  3,317.3 -8.4 -0.3%
Dental (HCHS)  77.8  77.8 - -
Medical & Dental Support  303.5  298.5 -5.0 -1.6%
Nursing & Midwifery  14,853.5  14,533.2 -320.3 -2.2%
Allied Health Profession  2,541.4  2,512.3 -29.1 -1.1%
Other Therapeutic Services  999.9  991.4 -8.5 -0.9%
Healthcare Science  1,714.3  1,683.9 -30.4 -1.8%
Personal & Social Care  306.0  306.0 - -
Ambulance Services 1  -  - - -
Support Services  3,601.3  3,547.0 -54.3 -1.5%
Administration Services  5,609.4  5,486.7 -122.7 -2.2%
Management (non AfC) 2  229.0  218.0 -11.0 -4.8%

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. 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 increase of 801.2 wte (up 11.8%). This is mostly due to increases in Personal and Social Care which is estimated to increase by 834.6 (up 3150.0%), in line with the Board's Integrating Care in the Highlands project (the integration of health and social care between NHS Highland and The Highland Council. There has been the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (TUPE) of staff between NHS Highland and The Highland Council on 1st April 2012.
  • Nursing & Midwifery has an expected reduction of 130.8 wte (down 4.4%). This is linked to the Planning for Integration project and the transfer of 109.8 wte nursing and midwifery staff from NHS Highland to Highland Council on 1st April 2012.
  • Administration Services is estimated to increase by 78.8 wte (up 6.1%), which includes a projected reduction in Management (non AfC) of 5.0 wte (down 8.2%). The increase in administrative services staff is again due to Planning for Integration project and the TUPE transfer of business support roles from Highland Council to NHS Highland, to support adult social care services.

Additional information:

  • Allied Health Profession (AHP) has an estimated reduction of 11.6 wte (down 2.3%) in line with the Board's Planning for Integration project and TUPE transfer of AHPs to and from Highland Council, in line with Planning for Integration project.
  • In Healthcare Science skill mix reviews are on going as a result of the redesign of laboratory services; the integration of services in biochemistry, haematology and bacteriology; and anticipated retirements.
  • There is an expected overall increase in Support Services of 30.1 wte (up 3.7%). These are in line with the care capacity work that is being taken forward in NHS Highland. There are, however, expected increases in catering and transport staff groups from the TUPE transfer from Highland Council in line with the Planning for Integration project.

Further information can be found in the NHS Highland Workforce Development Plan 2012/13 (Click Here).

Table 10. NHS Highland Projected Staff in Post (WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2012/13 by Staff Group

Staff Group Board Baseline 2012/13 Projections
31-Mar-12 31-Mar-13 Change Change %
All Staff Groups 6,799.5 7,600.7 801.2 11.8%
Medical (HCHS)  475.7  475.7 - -
Dental (HCHS)  78.2  78.2 - -
Medical & Dental Support  226.9  226.9 - -
Nursing & Midwifery  2,974.3  2,843.5 -130.8 -4.4%
Allied Health Profession  505.9  494.2 -11.6 -2.3%
Other Therapeutic Services  177.7  177.7 - -
Healthcare Science  244.0  244.0 - -
Personal & Social Care 1  26.5  861.1 834.6 3150.0%
Ambulance Services 2  -  - - -
Support Services  806.6  836.7 30.1 3.7%
Administration Services  1,283.7  1,362.5 78.8 6.1%
Management (non AfC) 3  61.2  56.2 -5.0 -8.2%

Source - NHS Board data. Projections are estimates and as a result are subject to change.
1. The increase shown under Personal & Social Care is mainly due to the transfer of staff between health and local authorities.
2. ISD report this category as Emergency Services, however it includes a number of non-emergency ambulance staff.
3. Management (non-AfC) is a sub group of Administration Services. 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 30.3 wte (down 0.3%).
  • Medical (HCHS) has an expected increase of 14.0 wte (up 1.6%), this is partly due to the conversion of locums to substantive posts and the creation of additional posts.
  • Administration Services is estimated to reduce by 38.7 wte (down 2.3%), which includes a projected reduction in Management (non AfC) of 2.0 wte (down 2.4%).

Additional information:

  • Some of the reductions are due to a voluntary severance scheme.
  • Nursing and Midwifery is expected to increase by 2.4 wte (0.1%), this is in part due to an increase from the transfer of prison staff. There are several programmes of work underway that will impact on future nursing workforce including reshaping care for older people and the community nursing review.
  • Allied Health Profession services are continuing to work towards the savings set out in the AHP review of 2010. This is being achieved through natural turnover and grade mix.
  • Other Therapeutic Services is expected to increase by 2.0 wte (up 0.6%) due to the implementation of the CAMHS strategy. Pharmacy are undertaking a Pharmacy Purchasing, Stores and Redistribution review which is not expected to have significant workforce implications.

Table 11. NHS Lanarkshire Projected Staff in Post (WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2012/13 by Staff Group

Staff Group Board Baseline 2012/13 Projections
31-Mar-12 31-Mar-13 Change Change %
All Staff Groups 9,796.1 9,765.8 -30.3 -0.3%
Medical (HCHS)  882.7  896.7 14.0 1.6%
Dental (HCHS)  37.6  37.6 - -
Medical & Dental Support  136.2  136.2 - -
Nursing & Midwifery  4,775.4  4,777.8 2.4 0.1%
Allied Health Profession  833.7  833.3 -0.4 0.0%
Other Therapeutic Services  328.2  330.2 2.0 0.6%
Healthcare Science  387.8  382.3 -5.5 -1.4%
Personal & Social Care  88.9  87.9 -1.0 -1.1%
Ambulance Services 1  -  - - -
Support Services  668.5  665.5 -3.1 -0.5%
Administration Services  1,657.0  1,618.3 -38.7 -2.3%
Management (non AfC) 2  81.5  79.5 -2.0 -2.4%

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. 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 increase of 1.3 wte (<0.1%).
  • Nursing & Midwifery has an expected increase of 91.5 wte (up 1.1%).
  • Administration Services is estimated to reduce by 103.2 wte (down 3.7%), which includes a projected reduction in Management (non AfC) of 5.9 wte (down 4.1%)
  • Medical (HCHS) has an expected increase of 27.7 wte (up 1.6%).

Additional information:

  • The relatively small projected increase is the combination of NHS Lothian increasing the workforce to address Waiting Times backlogs, and making efficiency savings which are to be achieved through service redesign, changes in skill mix, and management reductions.

Further information can be found in the NHS Lothian Draft Workforce Plan (Click here).

Table 12. NHS Lothian Projected Staff in Post (WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2012/13 by Staff Group

Staff Group Board Baseline 2012/13 Projections
31-Mar-12 31-Mar-13 Change Change %
All Staff Groups 17,945.3 17,946.6 1.3 0.0%
Medical (HCHS)  1,786.2  1,813.9 27.7 1.6%
Dental (HCHS)  72.7  72.7 - -
Medical & Dental Support  229.1  229.1 - -
Nursing & Midwifery  8,400.3  8,491.8 91.5 1.1%
Allied Health Profession  1,362.6  1,361.8 -0.8 -0.1%
Other Therapeutic Services  495.7  489.9 -5.8 -1.2%
Healthcare Science  760.9  761.9 1.0 0.1%
Personal & Social Care  74.0  74.0 - -
Ambulance Services 1  1.0  1.0 - -
Support Services  1,953.9  1,944.7 -9.2 -0.5%
Administration Services  2,809.0  2,705.8 -103.2 -3.7%
Management (non AfC) 2  142.7  136.8 -5.9 -4.1%

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. 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 5.1 wte (down 1.2%).
  • Nursing & Midwifery shows no change.

Table 13. NHS Orkney Projected Staff in Post (WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2012/13 by Staff Group

Staff Group Board Baseline 2012/13 Projections
31-Mar-12 31-Mar-13 Change Change %
All Staff Groups 426.1 421.0 -5.1 -1.2%
Medical (HCHS)  28.6  28.6 - -
Dental (HCHS)  11.9  11.9 - -
Medical & Dental Support  29.8  29.8 - -
Nursing & Midwifery  153.4  153.4 - -
Allied Health Profession  33.4  30.3 -3.1 -9.2%
Other Therapeutic Services  6.7  7.7 1.0 14.9%
Healthcare Science  6.0  7.0 1.0 16.7%
Personal & Social Care  5.6  5.6 - -
Ambulance Services 1  -  - - -
Support Services  61.8  59.8 -2.0 -3.2%
Administration Services  88.9  86.9 -2.0 -2.2%
Management (non AfC) 2  3.0  3.0 - -

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. 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 increase of 72.1 wte (up 14.6%).
  • Nursing & Midwifery has an expected reduction of 1.0 wte (down 0.5%).
  • Support Services is expected to increase by 63.4 wte (up 297.7%), this is due to the transfer of hotel services from Sodexo.

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.

Further information can be found in the NHS Shetland Workforce Plan (Click here).

Table 14. NHS Shetland Projected Staff in Post (WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2012/13 by Staff Group

Staff Group Board Baseline 2012/13 Projections
31-Mar-12 31-Mar-13 Change Change %
All Staff Groups 492.5 564.6 72.1 14.6%
Medical (HCHS)  27.0  34.0 7.0 25.9%
Dental (HCHS)  12.5  12.0 -0.5 -4.0%
Medical & Dental Support  47.7  51.0 3.3 6.9%
Nursing & Midwifery  194.4  193.4 -1.0 -0.5%
Allied Health Profession  35.7  35.2 -0.5 -1.5%
Other Therapeutic Services  13.8  13.3 -0.5 -3.6%
Healthcare Science  12.4  13.4 1.0 7.8%
Personal & Social Care  8.8  9.6 0.8 9.1%
Ambulance Services 1  -  - - -
Support Services 2  21.3  84.6 63.4 297.7%
Administration Services  118.9  118.1 -0.8 -0.7%
Management (non AfC) 3  4.0  4.0 - -

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 increase estimated under Support Services reflects the transfer of hotel services from Sodexo.
3. Management (non-AfC) is a sub group of Administration Services. 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 51.2 wte (down 0.4%).
  • Nursing & Midwifery has an expected reduction of 17.4 wte (down 0.3%).
  • Administration Services is estimated to reduce by 31.5 wte (down 1.5%), which includes a projected reduction in Management (non AfC) of 7.0 wte (down 6.7%).

Additional information:

  • NHS Tayside will undertake a recoding exercise for some Staff Groups during 2012/13.
  • Medical & Dental (HCHS) has an estimated 9.7 wte (up 1.0%) overall growth in Radiology and Acute Medicine as they move to 7 day working.
  • Nursing and Midwifery has an expected reduction of 17.4 wte (down 0.3%) due to current assumptions and trends, it is important to acknowledge that this is subject to change. The 2012/13 projection takes into account the 75 wte Mental Health nurses that will be required for the development of the Regional Secure Unit.
  • All services within Allied Health Professions have adopted the 6 steps methodology and are at different stages of development. The Allied Health Professions projections with the exception of Diagnostic Radiography do not take into account the intention for 7 day working and as discussions have yet to commence it would be impossible to predict figures. The integration of Health and Social Care is likely to have a significant impact upon the Allied Health Professions but there is insufficient information to provide projections at this time.
  • Six 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 2012/13 Workforce Plan (Click Here).

Table 15. NHS Tayside Projected Staff in Post (WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2012/13 by Staff Group

Staff Group Board Baseline 2012/13 Projections
31-Mar-12 31-Mar-13 Change Change %
All Staff Groups 11,552.2 11,501.0 -51.2 -0.4%
Medical (HCHS)  974.8  984.5 9.7 1.0%
Dental (HCHS)  80.6  80.6 - -
Medical & Dental Support  180.6  180.6 - -
Nursing & Midwifery  5,085.7  5,068.3 -17.4 -0.3%
Allied Health Profession  839.9  832.4 -7.5 -0.9%
Other Therapeutic Services  347.3  343.8 -3.5 -1.0%
Healthcare Science  525.9  525.9 - -
Personal & Social Care  29.8  29.8 - -
Ambulance Services 1  -  - - -
Support Services  1,434.1  1,433.1 -1.0 -0.1%
Administration Services  2,053.5  2,022.0 -31.5 -1.5%
Management (non AfC) 2  104.9  97.9 -7.0 -6.7%

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. 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

The main findings are:

  • Projected increase of 45.8 wte (up 5.5%).
  • All Staff Groups show an overall increase.

Additional information:

  • NHS Western Isles has gone through a data cleansing exercise during the first quarter in 2012. This has meant some posts have been moved from one staff group to another. Further data quality work will be ongoing during 2012 to ensure correct assignment of posts to the correct Staff Group.
  • Medical (HCHS) is expected to increase by 10.0 wte (up 73.0%) as vacant posts are being actively recruited to and are expected to be filled in 2012/13.
  • Medical and Dental support is expected to increase by 5.0 wte (up 10.3%) in order to support service development.
  • Nursing and Midwifery is expected to increase by 0.8 wte (up 0.2%).
  • Support Services is expected to increase by 18.7 wte (up 16.1%) due to recruiting to vacant posts in Catering Services, Domestic Services, Laundry Services, Sterile Services and Estates.

Table 16. NHS Western Isles Projected Staff in Post (WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2012/13 by Staff Group

Staff Group Board Baseline 2012/13 Projections
31-Mar-12 31-Mar-13 Change Change %
All Staff Groups 827.8 873.5 45.8 5.5%
Medical (HCHS)  13.7  23.7 10.0 73.0%
Dental (HCHS)  14.5  16.5 2.1 14.2%
Medical & Dental Support  48.6  53.6 5.0 10.3%
Nursing & Midwifery  362.0  362.8 0.8 0.2%
Allied Health Profession  68.0  72.3 4.3 6.3%
Other Therapeutic Services  9.6  10.6 1.0 10.4%
Healthcare Science  12.8  12.8 - -
Personal & Social Care  16.9  16.9 - -
Ambulance Services 1  -  - - -
Support Services  115.8  134.5 18.7 16.1%
Administration Services  165.9  169.9 4.0 2.4%
Management (non AfC) 2  5.0  5.0 - -

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. 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 2.0 wte (down 0.1%).
  • Nursing & Midwifery has an expected decrease of 1.0 wte (0.1%).
  • Administration Services is estimated to reduce by 2.0 wte (down 0.9%), with no projected reduction in Management (non AfC).

Further information can be found in the NHS National Waiting Times Centre Workforce Plan (Click here).

Table 17. NHS National Waiting Times Centre Projected Staff in Post (WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2012/13 by Staff Group

Staff Group Board Baseline 2012/13 Projections
31-Mar-12 31-Mar-13 Change Change %
All Staff Groups 1,428.5 1,426.5 -2.0 -0.1%
Medical (HCHS)  84.6  85.6 1.0 1.2%
Dental (HCHS)  -  - - -
Medical & Dental Support  7.6  7.6 - -
Nursing & Midwifery  684.0  683.0 -1.0 -0.1%
Allied Health Profession  81.0  81.0 - -
Other Therapeutic Services  24.3  24.3 - -
Healthcare Science  85.0  85.0 - -
Personal & Social Care  1.0  1.0 - -
Ambulance Services 1  -  - - -
Support Services  232.0  232.0 - -
Administration Services  229.0  227.0 -2.0 -0.9%
Management (non AfC) 2  8.0  8.0 - -

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. 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 1.0 wte (down 0.2%).
  • Management (non AfC) has an expected reduction of 1.0 wte (down 8.3%)

Additional Information:

  • Further revision may be required during the year as NHS State Hospitals new clinical model is embedded. It is anticipated that this will result in further workforce reductions.

Table 18. NHS State Hospital Projected Staff in Post (WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2012/13 by Staff Group

Staff Group Board Baseline 2012/13 Projections
31-Mar-12 31-Mar-13 Change Change %
All Staff Groups 643.0 642.0 -1.0 -0.2%
Medical (HCHS)  14.0  14.0 - -
Dental (HCHS)  -  - - -
Medical & Dental Support  -  - - -
Nursing & Midwifery  347.9  347.9 - -
Allied Health Profession  18.5  18.5 - -
Other Therapeutic Services  28.4  28.4 - -
Healthcare Science  -  - - -
Personal & Social Care  -  - - -
Ambulance Services 1  -  - - -
Support Services  130.2  130.2 - -
Administration Services  104.1  103.1 -1.0 -1.0%
Management (non AfC) 2  12.0  11.0 -1.0 -8.3%

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. 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 32.2 wte (up 3.4%).
  • Nursing & Midwifery has an expected increase of 3.1 wte (up 0.9%). This is based on NHS 24 recruiting to the current operational target for frontline nursing staff.
  • Administration Services is estimated to increase by 19.6 wte (up 4.1%), with no projected reduction in Management (non AfC).

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 2012/13 by Staff Group

Staff Group Board Baseline 2012/13 Projections
31-Mar-12 31-Mar-13 Change Change %
All Staff Groups 948.0 980.3 32.2 3.4%
Medical (HCHS)  2.0  2.0 - -
Dental (HCHS)  -  - - -
Medical & Dental Support  46.2  50.0 3.8 8.3%
Nursing & Midwifery  348.3  351.3 3.1 0.9%
Allied Health Profession  1.2  1.3 0.1 9.1%
Other Therapeutic Services  32.2  34.3 2.0 6.3%
Healthcare Science  -  - - -
Personal & Social Care  15.4  17.0 1.6 10.5%
Ambulance Services 1  -  - - -
Support Services  23.7  25.8 2.1 8.6%
Administration Services 2  479.0  498.6 19.6 4.1%
Management (non AfC) 3  5.0  5.0 - -

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. Administrative Services includes NHS 24 Call Handlers and Senior Call Handlers in the baseline and projected figures that are frontline patient facing staff.
3. Management (non-AfC) is a sub group of Administration Services. 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 decrease of 88.1 wte (down 2.8%) due to significant organisational change.
  • Nursing & Midwifery has an expected decrease of 23.6 wte (down 7.8%).
  • Administration Services is estimated to decrease by 37.7 wte (down 1.9%), with a projected reduction in Management (non AfC) by 1.4 (down 1.9%).

Table 20. NHS National Services Scotland Projected Staff in Post (WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2012/13 by Staff Group

Staff Group Board Baseline 2012/13 Projections
31-Mar-12 31-Mar-13 Change Change %
All Staff Groups 3,126.1 3,038.0 -88.1 -2.8%
Medical (HCHS)  41.1  41.6 0.5 1.2%
Dental (HCHS)  7.6  6.6 -1.0 -13.2%
Medical & Dental Support  -  - - -
Nursing & Midwifery  301.4  277.8 -23.6 -7.8%
Allied Health Profession  1.0  1.0 - -
Other Therapeutic Services  13.0  12.0 -1.0 -7.7%
Healthcare Science  427.7  421.1 -6.6 -1.5%
Personal & Social Care  -  - - -
Ambulance Services 1  -  - - -
Support Services  297.3  278.6 -18.7 -6.3%
Administration Services  2,037.0  1,999.3 -37.7 -1.9%
Management (non AfC) 2  73.4  72.0 -1.4 -1.9%

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. 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 increase of 14.2 wte (up 0.4%).
  • Administration Services has an expected reduction of 14.7 wte (down 4.8%), with no projected reduction in Management (non AfC).
  • Ambulance Services is estimated to increase by 32.0 wte (up 0.9%). This is due to the implementation of the Rest Breaks Policy and resulting reduction of the working week to 37.5 hours. In moving to these new arrangements, additional staff need to be recruited to fill the gaps in operational cover that will result from the shift reviews.

Table 21. NHS Scottish Ambulance Service Projected Staff in Post (WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2012/13 by Staff Group

Staff Group Board Baseline 2012/13 Projections
31-Mar-12 31-Mar-13 Change Change %
All Staff Groups 4,027.0 4,041.2 14.2 0.4%
Medical (HCHS)  -  - - -
Dental (HCHS)  -  - - -
Medical & Dental Support  -  - - -
Nursing & Midwifery  -  - - -
Allied Health Profession  -  - - -
Other Therapeutic Services  -  - - -
Healthcare Science  -  - - -
Personal & Social Care  -  - - -
Ambulance Services 1  3,621.5  3,653.5 32.0 0.9%
Support Services  97.2  94.1 -3.1 -3.2%
Administration Services  308.3  293.6 -14.7 -4.8%
Management (non AfC) 2  6.7  6.7 - -

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. 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 decrease of 19.0 wte (down 1.9%).
  • Administration Services has an expected reduction of 19.0 wte (down 3.7%) due to a voluntary severance scheme.

Further information can be found in the NHS Education for Scotland Workforce Plan (Click Here).

Table 22. NHS Education for Scotland Projected Staff in Post (WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2012/13 by Staff Group

Staff Group Board Baseline 2012/13 Projections
31-Mar-12 31-Mar-13 Change Change %
All Staff Groups 1,024.3 1,005.3 -19.0 -1.9%
Medical (HCHS)  451.2  451.2 - -
Dental (HCHS)  19.7  19.7 - -
Medical & Dental Support  24.3  24.3 - -
Nursing & Midwifery  -  - - -
Allied Health Profession  -  - - -
Other Therapeutic Services  15.1  15.1 - -
Healthcare Science  0.8  0.8 - -
Personal & Social Care  -  - - -
Ambulance Services 1  -  - - -
Support Services  2.0  2.0 - -
Administration Services  511.2  492.2 -19.0 -3.7%
Management (non AfC) 2  4.0  4.0 - -

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. 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 decrease of 9.5 wte (down 3.5%).
  • Nursing and Midwifery has an expected increase of 1.0 wte. This is due to an organisational review and re-categorisation of an existing staff member to reflect the specialist nature of their post. An adjustment has also been made to administrative services to account for this re-categorisation.
  • Administration Services has an expected decrease of 10.5 wte (down 3.8%), with a projected decrease in Management (non AfC) of 1.0 wte (down 14.3%).

Additional Information:

  • HIS are completing an organisational review and implementing a new structure which is being consolidated during 2012/13. They are also planning an office relocation towards the end of 2012, which is expected to impact on projections.

Further information can be found in the NHS Healthcare Improvement Scotland Workforce Plan (Click Here).

Table 23. NHS Healthcare Improvement Scotland Projected Staff in Post (WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2012/13 by Staff Group

Staff Group Board Baseline 2012/13 Projections
31-Mar-12 31-Mar-13 Change Change %
All Staff Groups 274.8 265.3 -9.5 -3.5%
Medical (HCHS)  2.0  2.0 - -
Dental (HCHS)  -  - - -
Medical & Dental Support  -  - - -
Nursing & Midwifery  -  1.0 1.0 100.0%
Allied Health Profession  -  - - -
Other Therapeutic Services  -  - - -
Healthcare Science  -  - - -
Personal & Social Care  -  - - -
Ambulance Services 1  -  - - -
Support Services  -  - - -
Administration Services  272.8  262.3 -10.5 -3.8%
Management (non AfC) 2  7.0  6.0 -1.0 -14.3%

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. 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

The main findings are:

  • Projected decrease of 10.9 wte (down 3.9%).
  • Administration Services has an expected decrease of 9.9 wte (down 4.0%), with a projected decrease in Management (non AfC) of 0.7 wte (down 4.0%).

Further information can be found in the NHS Healthcare Improvement Scotland Workforce Plan (Click Here).

Further information can be found in the NHS Healthcare Improvement Scotland Workforce Plan (Click Here).

Table 24. NHS Health Scotland Projected Staff in Post (WTE) Changes for Financial Year 2012/13 by Staff Group

Staff Group Board Baseline 2012/13 Projections
31-Mar-12 31-Mar-13 Change Change %
All Staff Groups 282.3 271.4 -10.9 -3.9%
Medical (HCHS)  3.0  3.0 - -
Dental (HCHS)  1.0  1.0 - -
Medical & Dental Support  -  - - -
Nursing & Midwifery  -  - - -
Allied Health Profession  -  - - -
Other Therapeutic Services  -  - - -
Healthcare Science  -  - - -
Personal & Social Care  26.2  25.2 -1.1 -4.0%
Ambulance Services 1  -  - - -
Support Services  5.0  5.0 - -
Administration Services  247.1  237.2 -9.9 -4.0%
Management (non AfC) 2  16.6  15.9 -0.7 -4.0%

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. 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).

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