To ensure that the NHS is able to recruit the best candidates and sustainably meet demand for DDaT specialists, now and in the future, we recommend that the Department apply to implement the DDaT Pay Framework for NHS England DDaT specialists, which would allow additional pay measures including bonuses/”capability based allowances” for staff.

To ensure that the NHS is able to recruit the best candidates and sustainably meet demand for DDaT specialists, now and in the future, we recommend that the Department apply to implement the DDaT Pay Framework for NHS England DDaT specialists, which would allow additional pay measures including bonuses/”capability based allowances” for staff. Type: recommendation | Number: 6 | Paragraph: 46 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: We have successfully run a number of programmes to support patients, carers, and health service staff with their digital skills. These include: • NHS App ‘Spoken Word’ Pilot project was designed to test the efficacy of promoting NHS digital health products and services in languages other than Englis