Case study · Membership
Building a data-driven picture of the anaesthetic workforce
A major workforce census across clinical leaders, college tutors, and practising anaesthetists gave the Royal College of Anaesthetists robust evidence for workforce planning, policy, and advocacy.
AudienceClinical leaders, college tutors, and active RCoA members working as anaesthetists across the UK.
ApproachThree tailored online surveys, securely hosted and administered with targeted email invitations and reminders.
Value to RCoADetailed workforce evidence to inform internal planning, NHS workforce strategy, and healthcare policy development.
The brief
- RCoA conducts a comprehensive workforce census every five years to assess anaesthesia services, workforce composition, and planning challenges
- Enventure Research was commissioned to deliver the latest programme and provide updated evidence on workforce trends
The approach
- We worked with RCoA to develop three surveys for clinical leaders, college tutors, and the wider anaesthetic workforce
- Each was structured around relevant thematic areas, securely hosted online and administered by email with regular reminders to maximise participation
The outcome
- The college tutors’ survey received responses from 100% of relevant hospitals, while the clinical leaders’ survey achieved a 97% response rate by NHS Trust or Board
- The wider workforce survey achieved a 15% response rate, giving a robust base for detailed analysis and reporting
- A comprehensive, data-driven assessment of the anaesthetic workforce
- A series of detailed reports to inform policy discussion and advocacy
Client feedback
“Enventure Research did an excellent job on our workforce census project. They were friendly, professional, responsive, and very willing to take on board feedback to ensure the project delivered what we needed it to deliver.”
Peter KunzmannHead of Policy and Public Affairs