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NHS Shared Business Services appoints new Managing Director

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has today announced Erika Bannerman as its new Managing Director.

New framework to help protect NHS and public sector against cyber threats

A new procurement framework has launched to help the NHS and wider public sector manage cyber risks and recover in the event of a cyber security incident.

NHS SBS works remotely to ensure NHS salary payments unaffected by COVID-19

In the midst of COVID-19, ES staff have processed new starters at a rate of around 500% more than usual and ensured thousands of NHS workes were paid as normal.

NHS SBS helps equip new Nightingale hospitals and source emergency goods for Gibraltar

As NHS procurement professionals work to help healthcare providers with increased demand due to COVID-19, our experts are supporting the emergency response.

Bringing the back office home

While transitioning almost 100% of our workforce to home-working, we've continued to process payrolls for almost 400,000 NHS employees at 90 NHS organisations.

Unlocking new workforce efficiencies through the Electronic Staff Record (ESR)

Sean Hopkins, Head of Programmes and Technology for Employment Services, explains the potential of the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).

New cyber security feature for NHS procurement platform, The Edge4Health

Newly-launched NHS procurement platform, The Edge4Health now comes with an integrated cyber-security feature to improve the security of the NHS's supply chain.

First NHS Trusts introduce The Edge4Health to purchase goods and services

A major new procurement platform that will transform the way the NHS buys its products and services is being used by NHS trust staff for the first time.