Psychiatry Agency Locums
Dear Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust,
In relation to your supply of locum Psychiatrists for each grade and sub-specialty per month, please could you provide the answers to the requests below for the following periods?
i. Financial year 2022/2023
ii. Financial year 2023/2024
iii. April - September 2024
1. Please confirm the total number of vacancy requirements given out to framework and non-framework agencies for each agency
2. Please confirm the total number of shifts given out to framework and non-framework agencies for each agency
3. Please confirm the total number of agency locum doctors working per month, for each agency supplier divided between on and off framework.
4. Please confirm the total number of hours worked by agency locum doctors per month, for each agency supplier divided between on and off framework.
5. Please confirm the total number of unfilled vacancies (excluding locum filled posts) per month.
Thank you for considering my request.
Yours faithfully,
Kevin Merton
Dear Kevin,
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 - SECTION 8 REQUEST
I am writing regarding your request for information dated 09/11/2024. In
order to determine if we hold the information you have requested, we will
need to seek some further clarification from you.
I would be grateful if you could please clarify exactly what you mean by
"vacancy requirements given out" to framework and non-framework agencies.
Please note that we are unable to confirm at this time whether we hold or
will be able to provide the requested information under the terms of the
Freedom of Information Act. Due to the nature of the information you are
requesting, please be aware that your request may still exceed the
appropriate cost/time limit as per Section 12 of the FOI Act (subsequent
to clarification).
Please provide me with a response by 02/12/2024. Once we have received the
further clarification needed, we will be able to process your request
further. However, please note that in the meantime your request will be
placed on hold.
Kind regards,
Information Governance Office
E: [1][Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust request email]
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust | Bracken House | Bracton Lane | Leyton Cross
Road | Dartford | Kent | DA2 7AF
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Sent: 09 November 2024 22:35
To: FOI (OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST) <[email address]>
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Psychiatry Agency Locums
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Dear Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust,
In relation to your supply of locum Psychiatrists for each grade and
sub-specialty per month, please could you provide the answers to the
requests below for the following periods?
i. Financial year 2022/2023
ii. Financial year 2023/2024
iii. April - September 2024
1. Please confirm the total number of vacancy requirements given out
to framework and non-framework agencies for each agency
2. Please confirm the total number of shifts given out to framework
and non-framework agencies for each agency
3. Please confirm the total number of agency locum doctors working
per month, for each agency supplier divided between on and off framework.
4. Please confirm the total number of hours worked by agency locum
doctors per month, for each agency supplier divided between on and off
framework.
5. Please confirm the total number of unfilled vacancies (excluding
locum filled posts) per month.
Thank you for considering my request.
Yours faithfully,
Kevin Merton
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Dear FOI (OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST),
Thank you very much for your reply. To clarify, I mean the number of requests given to framework and non-framework agencies to fill vacancies .
Yours sincerely,
Kevin Merton
Dear Kevin,
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 - SECTION 8 REQUEST
Thank you for your email dated 23/11/2024. Your request is being managed
under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
We aim to provide you with a response within 20 working days as per the
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Kind regards,
Information Governance Office
E: [4][Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust request email]
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust | Bracken House | Bracton Lane | Leyton Cross
Road | Dartford | Kent | DA2 7AF
Dear Kevin,
I am writing in relation to your Freedom of Information request (ref: FOI
10498).
We are currently in the process of dealing with your request; however, I
regret that it has not been possible to respond to your request within the
normal 20 working days time limit due to staff shortages / absences in the
team(s) collating the requested information.
I can confirm that we are dealing with your request as a matter of urgency
and aim to provide you with a full response by 06/01/2025.
Please accept our sincere apologies for this delay.
Kind regards,
Information Governance Office
E: [1][Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust request email]
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust | Bracken House | Bracton Lane | Leyton Cross
Road | Dartford | Kent | DA2 7AF
Dear Kevin,
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 - SECTION 8 REQUEST
I am writing regarding your request for information referenced FOI 10498.
We are dealing with your request as a matter of urgency, however, in order
to complete our response I would be grateful if you could please
clarify exactly what you mean by "total number of unfilled vacancies
(excluding locum filled posts) per month" - does this refer to the Trust's
substantive budgeted vacancies?
Please provide a response as soon as possible, so that we may complete our
response your FOI request.
Kind regards,
Information Governance Office
E: [1][Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust request email]
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust | Bracken House | Bracton Lane | Leyton Cross
Road | Dartford | Kent | DA2 7AF
Dear FOI (OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST),
Thank you very much for your response.
Yes, I refer to the Trust's substantive budgeted vacancies.
Yours sincerely,
Kevin Merton
Dear Kevin,
Please find attached our response to your request under the Freedom of
Information Act 2000 referenced FOI 10498.
Please accept our apologies for the extended delay.
Kind regards,
Information Governance Office
E: [1][Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust request email]
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust | Bracken House | Bracton Lane | Leyton Cross
Road | Dartford | Kent | DA2 7AF
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