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Human factors and ergonomics

We help organisations to optimise their workplace for safety, comfort, and efficiency. If you need guidance integrating and applying human factors and ergonomics within your system or organisation, we can assist.

We have extensive experience designing and delivering a range of training and education programmes which bring human factors to life and a track record of supporting the integration of human factors thinking into the NHS at national, regional and organisational level.

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What are human factors?

Human factors and ergonomics principles are known to optimise human well-being and overall system performance while enhancing safety.

Many big industries, including manufacturing, transport, and healthcare are investing in this scientific, evidence-based discipline. Understanding what supports or hinders your staff, and creating work systems that are centred around them, can result in many benefits for your organisation.

What we can help you achieve

Integrating human factors within your organisation has many benefits, such as: 

Enhanced outcomes

By optimising work systems

Cost savings

Through improved efficiency and safety

Better quality of care

Improved experiences for patients

Staff wellbeing

Improving working environments

How we work with you

Our team have significant experience of working with partners in the NHS, social care and third sector. We can work with you to drive:

Effective application

We'll explore human factors from the lens of sociotechnical system interaction. Effectively applying methodologies in the analysis and design of care settings, including the Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety (SEIPS).

Build capability

We can build capability in your organisation by designing bespoke training programmes, incorporating concepts of system thinking and learning from patient safety incidents.

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Why work with us

We’re lucky to have a great team of people behind the scenes at NHS Elect. Our multi-professional team includes seasoned healthcare professionals, senior leaders, and subject-matter experts. 

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I would absolutely recommend working with NHS elect. The team have been responsive, positive, and incredibly helpful! The desire to improve accessibility and quality, and commitment to effective delivery...represents an ideal example of a digital NHS implementation completed to the highest standard.

Adam Riedlinger, Lead Practice Development Nurses (PDN) for Critical Care, King’s College Hospital

Commission us

You can commission us directly or access our services through an approved procurement framework. We are an accredited supplier on the East of England Collaborative Procurement Hub for training and development.

Get in touch

Please get in touch if you’d like to find out more about our human factors and ergonomics services.

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