From 1st April 2016, all trusts subject to the agency rules have been mandated by NHS Improvement (formerly Monitor/TDA) to procure all agency staff including nurses, doctors and other clinical staff via an approved framework provider.

The TrainingSmart programme has been developed to provide the healthcare recruitment industry with a robust, high-quality training service. This initiative aims to provide both awarded and aspiring agencies with the tools for best practice, continuous improvement and staff development opportunities.

HealthTrust Europe is pleased to announce that we have gained approval from Monitor and the TDA for our Agency Staffing frameworks.

The renewed framework offers a complete range of blood and specimen collection systems and accessories covering faeces, urine, saliva, sputum and other bodily fluids or specimens, all within one simple-to-access agreement.

The renewed framework agreement for X-Ray Contrast Media and Associated Products has been enhanced to cover all types of contrast media, as well as Injectors and accessories. The Category Manager engaged with local Radiographers to develop a specification aligned with Trust requirements and clinical needs.

Our new and enhanced framework for Renal Dialysis and Home Haemodialysis Consumables, Equipment, Associated Products and Services provides trusts with an opportunity to source a complete renal solution.The framework has been developed with both clinical and commercial involvement, enabling trusts to rationalise the supplier base and drive price discounts, whilst improving clinical efficacy.

Our Legal Services framework agreement offers a simple, compliant route to market for the procurement of quality legal services. This free-to-access framework includes a wide variety of specialist suppliers across eight areas of law and offers public sector users the flexibility for both direct call-off and further competition access.

HealthTrust Europe (HTE) is pleased to announce that the renewed framework agreement for bulk delivery of continence products is now available, offering full provision of continence products with supplementary associated services and support.