§ Ms JowellTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many(a) surgeon and (b) anaesthetist vacancies there are at each grade in England [1110]
§ Mr. MaloneThe annual medical work force census gathers data, as at 30 September each year, on vacancies by grade and specialty. These refer to posts which were vacant for whatever reason on the actual day of collection. Figures for England, as at 30 September 1995, are shown in the table.
Whole-lime equivalent Consultant Staff grade Senior registrar Registrar Senior house officer All surgical specialties 140 20 40 70 60 Anaesthetics 110 10 10 10 20 Source:
The Medical and Dental Workforce Census 30 September 1995.
Notes:
1. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10.
2. Many vacant posts are wholly or partly occupied by locums.
3. Surgical group includes general surgery, cardio-thoracic surgery, otolaryngology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, paediatric surgery, plastic surgery, orthopaedic surgery, urology.
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