Introduction

The Workforce Strategy is a Pillar of the ICS Devon approach to delivering our people plan and specifically focuses on the future workforce models, skills sets & multi-professional expertise required to meet the growing needs of our population in Devon.

The strategy adopts the ICS ethos 'Together for Devon' with a vision of creating 'one workforce' across Health and Social Care by breaking down silo working, sector boundaries and creating opportunities for all.

The Strategy Themes & Principles have been developed through extensive engagement with System leaders across, clinical, professional and workforce specialties and summarises our key ambitions and form the foundation for the future phases of strategy development culminating in the production of the Devon 5-10 Year Workforce Plan later this year.

Workforce Strategy Principles

System working

We work collaboratively to enable our workforce to move flexibly across sectors and create new roles to meet the needs of the population and services.

Stability

We stabilise the workforce by supporting new and diverse career pathways for our current and future workforce.

Learning & Education

We commit to investing in the workforce through enrichment of development opportunities ensuring that quality and safety is at forefront.

Digital

We utilise digital technology to support innovation and transformation to our workforce and across all services we deliver.

Sustainable

We commit to achieving a skilled workforce built on a system that is financially sustainable.