Medical Workforce Planning

NDTP Medical Workforce Planning

The Medical Workforce Planning team in National Doctors Training & Planning (NDTP) carries out a number of functions:

  • Analysis reports of the medical workforce
  • Development of specialty specific stakeholder reviews
  • Workforce research projects
  • Supporting operational projects

Analysis Reports of the Medical Workforce Data

Medical Workforce Analysis Report 

Recruitment and Retention Report

Specialty Specific Reviews

Our latest specialty reviews can be found here.

Workforce Research Projects

The unit also carries out qualitative and quantitative research projects directly related to medical workforce planning. A research study, using qualitative methods, examining the retention of qualified specialists (CSCSTs) is linked here.

Supporting operational projects

The unit also supports operation projects across the health system. These include:

  • Regional medical workforce planning
  • Workforce planning for the Elective Hospitals
  • The development of a physician Associate Role