15 £13.5m deficit Month 5 (August) deficit of £13.5m against a planned deficit of £13.5m. This is on plan. Temporary staffing expenditure • NHS England has set phased temporary staffing reduction targets from 2026/27 to 2028/29, with RFL committed to reducing agency spend by 52% and bank spend by 13%. RFL usage: This financial year the top five drivers making up approximately 80% of temporary staffing for RFL are vacancy cover, sickness, short term demand, extra sessions, and enhanced care. Current Improvement focus: Data quality, workforce planning, and spend control: • Ensure request reasons are accurate & specific when booking temporary staffing • Strengthen HealthRoster recording and use consistent coding How budget holders can support: 1. Review your establishment regularly 2. Challenge the need for cover. Does every gap require cover? Discuss options with your finance business partner and HR business partner 3. Prioritise roster compliance; set aside dedicated time each week to review 4. Understand your spend drivers; identify the key reasons for spend and take action to address recurring issues where possible Where to get support: • Email the rostering team via rf-tr.erosteringsupport@nhs.net if you need general help or call ext 51005 • For vacancy approval enquiries, speak to your HR business partner • Bank and agency Freenet page
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NTI5NzM=