The NHS Faces a Pressing Digital Skills Gap
This report addresses the digital skills challenge in the NHS and discusses how apprenticeships effectively improve digital skills. The study was conducted online from September 13 to September 27, 2024, from insights gathered from 125 NHS decision-makers across HR, technology and data. The report uses these findings to present actionable strategies for building a skilled workforce and driving digital transformation in the NHS.
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This report presents findings from research conducted by Opinium in partnership with Corndel.
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The current digital landscape
Bridging the digital skills gap
of NHS decision-makers in HR, technology and data identified a digital skills gap
of NHS decision-makers in HR, technology and data are using the Apprenticeship Levy to bridge it
Preparing for AI
of NHS decision-makers in HR, technology and data use AI
of NHS decision-makers in HR, technology and data plan to implement AI training to keep up with rapid technological advancements, highlighting the necessity for training
Top three barriers to addressing the digital skills gap include:
Other notable challenges are:
- Incompatibility with existing systems: 27%
- Limited budget allocation: 24%
- Culture of resistance to change among staff: 24%
- Integration challenges with third-party solutions: 15%
- Regulatory compliance challenges: 23%
- Legacy systems and outdated infrastructure: 21%
- Integration challenges with third-party solutions: 15%
of HR, technology and data decision-makers in the NHS prioritise diversity
of HR, technology and data decision-makers in the NHS focus on upskilling staff
of HR, technology and data decision-makers in the NHS aim to boost retention