A conversation about later careers

Our experts explore the current workforce crisis in the NHS and how retaining experienced staff later in their careers can combat this. The recently updated RCP Later Careers Guidance is aimed at supporting hospital doctors aged 50 and over to continue working sustainably in the NHS.

Dr Rifca Le Dieu

Consultant in haemato-oncology and RCP clinical adviser on flexible working

Dr Harriet Gordon 

Consultant in gastroenterology and former chair of the RCP Flexibility and Wellbeing Group

Published

05 January 2024

Theme

Leading change

About

Dr Rifca Le Dieu and Dr Harriet Gordon explore the current workforce crisis in the NHS and the recently updated RCP Later Careers Guidance.

Further resources

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