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Job share a consultant post.

G Thornicroft1, G Strathdee

  • 1Maudsley Hospital, London.

BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.)
|December 5, 1992
PubMed
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Job sharing in medicine offers benefits but faces hurdles. Successful implementation requires overcoming interview challenges and modifying service terms, alongside strong partnerships and communication.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical workforce management
  • Psychiatry
  • Human resources in healthcare

Background:

  • Job sharing, a flexible work arrangement, is underutilized in the medical field despite its potential benefits for employers and employees.
  • Limited research exists on the practical challenges and facilitators of implementing job sharing in medical consultant roles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the obstacles encountered when establishing a job-sharing arrangement for a consultant psychiatrist position.
  • To identify key factors for successful job sharing in a medical context.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of the experiences of two psychiatrists in a shared consultant post.
  • Description of challenges in securing interviews and modifying employment terms.

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Main Results:

  • Securing an interview for a job-sharing position presents a significant barrier.
  • Modification of standard terms and conditions of service is often necessary for job-sharing arrangements.
  • Positive working relationships and effective communication are crucial for overcoming obstacles.

Conclusions:

  • Job sharing in medicine, while advantageous, requires proactive strategies to navigate systemic and interpersonal challenges.
  • Successful job sharing necessitates adaptability in employment structures and strong interpersonal dynamics between partners.