Department of Health: What matters to staff in the NHS
01 July 2008
A seminal piece of research revealing what really matters to NHS staff has been published today by the Department of Health.
Thousands of NHS staff contributed to the research through focus groups, interviews and a widely distributed survey.
The research identified four themes that summarise what matters to staff:
* The support I need to do a good job
* A worthwhile job with the chance to develop
* The opportunity to improve the way we work
* The resources to deliver quality care for patients
Clare Chapman, NHS Director General of Workforce said:
"What Matters to Staff in the NHS is the first report of what motivates NHS staff and makes them feel supported in delivering a great service.
"We need to build upon this evidence to help the NHS create a better working environment that will help to further improve the quality of patient care."
To see the press release in full go to Department of Health News
Source: Department of Health (National): Thursday 19 June 2008 16:28
