NHS hospitals heavily reliant on locum doctors charging up to £850 per shift are ‘undoubtedly’ risking patient safety, study warns

While temporary staff are a ‘vital resource’ to plug workforce gaps, issues such as unfamiliarity with protocols and procedures mean they ‘pose patient safety challenges’ for the NHS, experts say.While temporary staff are a ‘vital resource’ to plug workforce gaps, issues such as unfamiliarity with protocols and procedures mean they ‘pose patient safety challenges’ for the NHS, experts say.Read MoreHealth News | Mail Online