4.4 NHS bodies should consider the time that will be needed from employees as the scheme develops, for example in participating in evaluation teams. Suitable arrangements should be put in hand to provide cover for employees' daily activities as appropriate.
4.5 NHS bodies should carry out a formal assessment of the individual requirements of a role against the competencies of those holding the position to identify the gaps. A Competency Framework to assist with this is available. The continued strength and viability of their team should be assessed on a regular basis. Teams should identify which skills are available in-house and which skills are to be brought in from the private sector or elsewhere in the NHS.
4.6 Suggested skill requirements include:
• Healthcare Strategic Planning;
• Capacity Modelling;
• Capital Investment Principles;
• Project Management;
• Facility Design & Construction;
• Facilities Management;
• NHS & Corporate Finance;
• Managing PPP/PFI;
• Contract Management;
• HR Planning.