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We have a heavy reliance on locums and the shortage of locums limits
our ability to employ more.
Last year we spent almost £9M on locum medical staff for Daisy Hill
Hospital which almost 3 times more what was paid in 2015/16.
A medical inpatient service cannot function entirely on temporary locum
staff as we need permanent consultants to support junior and student
doctors.
We have great support from our locum doctors and they are a very
valuable part of both the medical and clinical community on the Daisy Hill
site.
Craigavon Area Hospital
Craigavon Area Hospital
Craigavon Area Hospital
Craigavon Area Hospital
Medical staffing
Medical staffing
Medical staffing
Medical staffing
Medical staffing is also a challenge at Craigavon, which is UK terms is
also considered small in size and has similar recruitment and retention
issues.
As we have insufficient staff to provide a safe service in both hospitals,
any plans to stabilise medical services at Daisy Hill need to keep the
balance with Craigavon.