Is innovative workforce planning software the solution to NHS staffing and cost crisis? An exploration of the locum industry

Table 3 IES evaluation grid for Locum Agencies

	Recruitment method: Locum Agencies
IES dimensions	Convenience				Time Requirement				Transparency				Cost within budget
Score(delete as appropriate)	Low		High		Low		High		Low		High		No		Yes
Score(delete as appropriate)	1		2		2		1		1		2		1		2
Relative importance for Trust/Department 1 = low, 4 = high	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	Total score
Score x Weight	2				1				4				3				10

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