Bosses at south Essex hospital trust set to slash almost 750 jobs in latest cuts
JOB cuts are being planned by bosses at Mid and South Essex NHS Trust, with 743 posts set to be slashed before next March.
The trust, which runs Southend and Basildon hospitals as well as Broomfield in Chelmsford, has said the plans are part of a process of maximising value for money and allocating resources where they are needed most.
It follows a similar round of cuts last year, which saw 450 positions axed, down from an initially proposed target of 600.
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The Mid and South Essex NHS Trust is currently facing an estimated £80 million black hole in its budget.
Matthew Hopkins, chief executive of Mid and South Essex NHS Trust, said: 'This is a continuation of our work to ensure we have the right staff in the right places to deliver the best patient care while spending taxpayers' money responsibly.
'The number of posts and roles across our organisation has grown by 2,000 in recent years, so we are reviewing staffing models and looking closely at roles to see whether they are genuinely needed and represent value for money.'
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