The Trust is looking to achieve a stable work force on each of its main hospital sites, who have some knowledge of the Trust and the wider health care economy before we enter the winter season. The Trust is aware of its increasing pressures during the winter months and expects to open up 30 – 45 contingency beds across the sites. The nurses recruited as part of this tender will therefore support the additional bed capacity.
Estimated Contract Value – £75,000 – £225000
Likely Contract Term: 3 years
Deadline: 12pm, 23rd October 2013
Awarding Authority: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, Tel: 01233 616100 . Email: hannah.greening@nhs.net (Hannah Greening).
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