Enhancing resident doctor experience and productivity at Rotherham General Hospital

Published

15 August 2025

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Winner of The Medical Practice Management award for Developing Workforce award from the Excellence in Patient Care Awards 2025. Dr Matthew Roycroft shares how Rotherham General Hospital improved resident doctor satisfaction from below average to national average, despite rising patient numbers and no extra funding — using over 40 small but impactful changes.

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