In this month’s In Conversation With, Julia speaks with Stephen Moir, who shares his extensive knowledge of NHS leadership and how good management will support the workforce on their long journey out of the pandemic. The conversation includes:

• The impact of Covid-19 on NHS workforces
• How ICSs can engage with the community to create integration
• Prioritising people over buildings in the new future of the NHS
• Reflecting the diverse populations we serve regionally, nationally and at ICS level

Episode 6: System Working & Collaboration: The transition and its challenges

This episode explores Darryn’s extensive experience so far of transitioning to system working across the Devon region, including:

• Covid-19’s role in accelerating the move to system working
• How we stop thinking about the lanyard and start thinking about the patient
• Collaboration as a driver for system working, and how it improves the patient journey
• Regional inequalities as the biggest challenge to the recovery phase
• What does the multidisciplinary team look like moving forward?

The episode is essential for anyone involved in the transitional stages of ICS working, and looking to hear more of the journey and challenges experienced so far by one such system.

Eve Russell, Head of Transformation at NHS England and Improvement for the Sout West joins us to reflect on the progress that has been made since the implementation of NHS People Plan, despite the impact of Covid-19, including:

• The main achievements to date
• How we hold on to the progress that has been made
• What more needs to be done
• What NHS organisations need to focus on as part of their Covid recovery plans

• The biggest strategic workforce planning challenges both today and in ten years’ time
• Wellbeing, resilience and the importance of engaging with, and caring for, our carers
• Who owns the data?
• The paradox navigator as a critical management capability

This episode of the in conversation with series sees Julia Tybura, Non-Executive Director of Liaison Group, talking with Patrick Mitchell, Director of Innovation and Transformation at NHS Health Education England, about the role of data in the transformation of the NHS.

From the role of informaticians to the impact of having a data-led workforce, Julia and Patrick’s discussion provides insight and provoke thought for anyone involved in HR and HR data and analytics.

Professional development is a key part of a career in the NHS, with courses, experience and on-the-job learning all essential parts of getting to where you want to be. Hear Nicky's thoughts on:

• The importance of curiosity and relationships when it comes to development in the NHS
• How creating time and permission are essential elements of a people development strategy
• Embracing technology and new ways of learning
• How professional development underpins workforce wellbeing
• What she would change if she were Sir Simon Stevens for a day

A year on since the first lockdown, Liaison Workforce speaks to HPMA President and Non-Executive Director at Humber NHS Foundation Trust, Dean Royles, about how the NHS has adapted at speed to working remotely and the challenges staff could face in returning to the workplace, as well as the benefits of keeping remote working as the new standard for working.