EPISODE · Aug 6, 2025 · 33 MIN
Ep3 - Locum Doctors, NHS System and Patient Safety | Voices for Safety Podcast
from Voices for Safety | Improving Patient Safety, Reducing Health Inequalities
What is it really like to work as a locum doctor in the NHS? In this episode of Voices for Safety, we explore the challenges, opportunities, and patient safety implications of locum working with researchers Dr Jane Ferguson and Prof Kieran Walshe. From professional isolation to clinical governance, induction, and integration—this episode dives into the realities facing temporary medical staff and the organizations that rely on them. Brought to you by the NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration (GM PSRC).🔗 Show notes & more: https://www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/news/podcast/#PatientSafety #NHS #LocumDoctors #HealthcareWorkforce #MedicalStaff #PSRC #VoicesForSafety
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What is it really like to work as a locum doctor in the NHS? In this episode of Voices for Safety, we explore the challenges, opportunities, and patient safety implications of locum working with researchers Dr Jane Ferguson and Prof Kieran Walshe. From professional isolation to clinical governance, induction, and integration—this episode dives into the realities facing temporary medical staff and the organizations that rely on them. Brought to you by the NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration (GM PSRC).🔗 Show notes & more: https://www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/news/podcast/#PatientSafety #NHS #LocumDoctors #HealthcareWorkforce #MedicalStaff #PSRC #VoicesForSafety
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