Jobs in healthcare

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Jobs in healthcare

• Dr Romuald Krajewski
• President, UEMS

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Union Europeenne des Medecins Specialistes
(AISBL)

• established in 1958
• 35 countries
• 1 mln specialists
• 39 Specialist Sections
• European specialist training curricula and
  examinations
• harmonization of PGT
• accreditation of CME

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Medical professions

• Doctors
  Nurses

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Healthcare workers
growing demand
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Healthcare workers
growing demand
shortages
reduced recruitment
low retention
drainage
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Great professions but rubbish jobs
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EU priorities

• Job creation is a priority.
• A dynamic European labour market is needed.
• Employment policy to be at the core of the EU
  governance.

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EU priorities

• Job creation is a priority.
• A dynamic European labour market is needed.
• Employment policy to be at the core of the EU
  governance.

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economy
governance
harmonisation
QUALITY
liability
skill-mix
demand
self-regulation
standards
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Recruitment and retention

• Healthcare is about people meeting people.

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Harmonisation

• large differences among EU countries
• harmonised training based on competencies
• European system of training, parallel to
  national systems

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Mobility

• added value
• progress
• pressure to improve locally
• remove obstacles and delays
• European mechanisms
• recognition
• alerts
• care for quality

QUALITY
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Prioritised elements

• quality
• harmonisation
• mobility

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Recruitment and retention

• working time suitable for women
• reduced bureaucracy
• use of supportive technology
• no-blame/no-fault compensation
• support for CPD
• Attractive jobs attract staff

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Synergies

• facilitated access to education and training and
  CPD
• support for European education/training systems
• recognition of professional experience
• improved work conditions

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Great professions and great jobs
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Thank you

• R. Krajewski