NHS Academy may turn to private companies for funding

The NHS plans to set up an academy to train 12,000 new data and analytics specialists by 2030 and could look to the private sector to fill healthcare needs by 2030, NHS England chief data and analytics officer Ming Tang said this week Payment & informed of.

NHS tech leaders have said a tender could provide a funding stream for a proposed federated data platform (FDP).

speaking on HSJ’s At the Data and Analytics Forum, Tang said potential suppliers need to demonstrate they deliver social value as part of public body contract procurement and that he would “like that social corporate responsibility contribution to benefit the NHS”. will do,” Payment & said in his report.

Ms Tang said she was “playing” with the idea of ​​working with potential suppliers to set up a fund that would fund training and apprenticeships for new data and analytics experts as well as reskilling current NHS staff. can be used for.

Despite the need to bridge their digital skills gap, NHS digital managers admit they are finding it difficult to compete with the private sector for skilled technical talent.

In addition to training, the proposed academy will work with schools and youth to help create future experts in healthcare delivery through apprenticeships and job placements.