§ Baroness Noakesasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether National Health Service Professionals has a finance director who holds a recognised accountancy qualification. [HL239]
§ Lord Hunt of Kings HeathNHS Professionals is a locally delivered service based on national standards for the supply of temporary healthcare staffing. The service providers of NHS Professionals will have their own standing financial instructions as for all National Health Service organisations, with clear lines of local accountability.
§ Baroness Noakesasked Her Majesty's Government:
What are the accountability and governance arrangements for National Health Service Professionals; and [HL235]
What objectives have been set for National Health Service Professionals for 2002–03 and for its chief executive (or other senior responsible manager). [HL240]
§ Lord Hunt of Kings HeathThe accountability and governance arrangements for NHS Professionals are managed by workforce development confederations (WDCs). WDCs are held accountable for the delivery of the implementation and ongoing performance management of NHS Professionals via the strategic health authorities.
41WAThe objectives for NHS Professionals for 2002–03 were set out in Health Service Circular 2001–02 NHS Professionals—Flexible Organisations, Flexible Staff. A copy of the circular has been placed in the Library.