12IH – Duty to ensure adequate time given to clinical leaders

The NHS Golden Jubilee position for this this duty is reasonable. 

Compliance with this duty has remained static and this has been highlighted and discussed with divisional operational teams. 

The majority of professions have indicated that time is scheduled into Job Plans, however that protected time can be eroded to meet clinical needs and ensure safe, effective, person centred care is delivered. 

Clinical leaders are continuing to monitor this closely to support opportunities for review and improvement.

Initiatives in place to support this duty include: 

  • Review of time allocated for clinical leadership with line manager at annual job planning and or PDP reviews. 
  • Recording and monitoring of clinical leadership time achieved or omitted with rationale. 
  • Review of SCN workload is planned during Q4 2025/2026. 

Health and Care (Staffing)(Scotland) Act 2019 Annual Board Report

Introduction
Local Reporting
Current position against the required duties
12IA – Duty to ensure appropriate staffing
12IB – Duty to ensure appropriate staffing: agency workers
12IC – Duty to have real-time staffing assessment in place
12ID – Duty to have risk escalation processes in place
12IE – Duty to have arrangements to address severe and recurrent risks
12IF – Seek clinical advice on staffing
12IH – Duty to ensure adequate time given to clinical leaders
12II – Duty to ensure appropriate staffing: training of staff
12IJ – Duty to follow common staffing method
12IL - Training and consultation of staff
12IM – Reporting on staffing
Planning and securing services
Appendix 1: Staffing Compliance