Consultancy called in to review trust's staff 'experience'

A trust grappling with concerns over culture has commissioned an independent review into staff experience.

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust has brought in consultancy The Value Circle to carry out the work.

In a message to staff seen by HSJ, trust CEO Richard Parker said: “We are undertaking an independent review of what it feels like to work at DBTH to help us understand what’s working well, and what could be improved to make it even better for all of us.

“For this to really make a difference, it’s important that the independent team hears from as many colleagues as possible… everything you share will be treated in complete confidence.”

The trust confirmed it was broadening a mandatory well-led review to also look at “colleague experience”.

HSJ previously reported that the trust is in a row with the British Medical Association over the circumstances surrounding a senior clinician being off work. It has also faced criticism from a departing governor and consultants.

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Source: HSJ, 7 July 2025