NHS Talent
Connecting and developing talent across health and social care.
A national platform empowering NHS staff to take charge of their career development. Talent Timebanking, supported by NHS England, was created to foster a more inclusive, transparent and self-directed approach to career development.
Transforming talent management in a diverse, evolving sector.
Health and social care is undergoing continual transformation, and so too must its leadership.
Traditional approaches to talent development often fail to address the systemic barriers faced by under-represented groups.
Karen Chummun, Head of Talent for London, recognised the need for a new model - one that prioritises fairness, flexibility and self-determination.
Talent Timebanking is rooted in timebanking principles: one hour of contribution equals one credit, regardless of background, seniority or role.
Made Open's peer network platform.
The Made Open platform offered the ideal infrastructure for this national initiative. Built with collaboration and equity in mind, our technology supports the entire talent ecosystem - from discovery and connection to participation and recognition.
The platform empowers individuals to personalise their career journeys, access development opportunities that reflect their aspirations, and build networks of mutual support and learning.
Already making significant strides.
Key achievements include:
- Successful pilot in the London region.
- Expansion underway in six other regions.
- Strong user feedback highlighting accessibility and relevance.
- A growing, diverse talent pool for health and social care.
- Passed robust DPA and DPIA assessments.
Talent Timebanking represents a bold reimagining of how professional growth can be supported in the public sector.
"We know that transparent and equitable mechanisms for offering bespoke support to staff from under-represented groups are needed across the whole of health and social care. That's why we built a national platform, based on timebanking principles, dedicated entirely to talent management."
Karen Chummun
Head of Talent – London, NHS England
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