In developing the capability of the organisation it is clear that it is the workforce who will make the critical difference in delivering.

Therefore Circle continue to focus and build upon:

Staff engagement: making Circle a great place to work and learn

Performance and accountability: continue to build on and further develop our culture of continuous improvement

Growing the talent pool: ensuring that Circle attracts, develops, and retains a high calibre of staff at all levels and across all professions

Leadership development: continue to develop a leadership brand that ensures those with responsibility for leading services and people are equipped with the necessary skills and behaviours to succeed

Credo and Values: continue to ensure that the right values and behaviours are evident in everything we do; ‘Living the Credo’.

Circle’s Learning and Development Strategy is a progressive plan that aims to create a culture that fosters delivery of the highest standards of care. The strategy will evolve over time to reflect the organisation’s growing portfolio of services and the changing needs of patients, the NHS and Circle.