Locum Doctors

I am writing to submit a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I am seeking clarification regarding the management of staffing contracts and associated services within your Trust. Specifically, I would like to request information about the companies or processes involved in managing the following areas across the staffing groups of Doctors, Nursing, and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs):

1. Direct Engagement – Management of direct engagement of staff.
2. Neutral Vendor Contracts – Oversight of neutral vendor agreements for agency staff.
3. Bank Staff Management – Administration and management of staff banks.
4. Master Vendor Contracts – Oversight and management of master vendor contracts.
For each of these areas, please provide the following information:
• The name(s) of the company or organization managing these services, if applicable.
• A brief description of their roles and responsibilities.
• Confirmation if the service is managed internally by the Trust, and if so, whether this is supported by any platforms or tools (in-house or otherwise).
• If a platform is used internally, confirmation that it is not managed by a third party.
• Confirmation if a particular area is not applicable to your Trust.
• An end date for the contract if applicable.

If it is not possible to provide all the information requested, please provide as much as you are able.

• Contact names in Medical Staffing who are responsible for booking locum psychiatrists via an agency
• Which framework you utilise for the supply of locum psychiatrists via an agency
• Does the trust utilise a 3rd party for a master vendor, neutral vendor, or direct engagement agreements
o If so, please confirm the name of the 3rd party company used