The unit has developed an evidence base for the future demand for consultants for each of the specialty areas, and the training requirements to supply this demand. Links to the published reports are listed below.
These projections have been developed in collaboration with the Clinical Programmes, training specialty directors and other stakeholders.
These reports outline the current specialty workforce and future drivers of demand. The reports also model the supply of trainees and consultants under various assumptions (eg. WTE rates, retention rates).
Training recommendations from the specialty reports feed into the medical education and training aspect of NDTP via the commissioning and funding of medical training. The implementation of the training recommendations is dependent on funding, available posts, training capacity and available candidates. The development of consultant posts lies outside the remit of NDTP.
