TurnoverNCT05276427
Impact of External Factors(Brexit and Covid-19) on Retention and Turnover in the NHS
An observational study of Turnover, run by NHS Grampian at 1 site in United Kingdom.
Trial summary
Problems with retention and staff turnover in the health sectors of many western countries have a long history and have thus attracted research attention over the years. The National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom (UK) is not immune to this problem as it is reported that the NHS as an organisation is… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Turnover
- What is being tested?
- Non Clinical procedure
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited Kingdom
- Study dates
- 5 Apr 2022to 31 May 2025
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Nurses who have been trained in different aspects of nursing such as paediatric, neonatal, critical care, surgical, emergency care etc and consultants who have specialist training in specific aspect of medicine who have had to deal with the impact and pressures of COVID 19 and BREXIT will be invited to participate in the study.
Who may be able to join
- Must be employed in NHS Grampian prior to January 2020.
- Must be a Nurse or Consultant
Who cannot join
- Limited to Nurses and Consultants.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Impact of External Factors (Brexit and Covid 19) on Retention and Turnover Among Nurses and Consultants in NHS Grampian
Problems with retention and staff turnover in the health sectors of many western countries have a long history and have thus attracted research attention over the years. The National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom (UK) is not immune to this problem as it is reported that the NHS as an organisation is struggling to meet staffing demands particularly with its nursing and medical workforce. One of the ways to tackle this problem has been to recruit staffs from European union countries. With the exit of UK from the EU, there are concerns on the this departure on staffing. While the UK was still coming to terms with BREXIT and its effect on the NHS, the current COVID 19 pandemic struck and has intensified workload and demands on the health sector, particularly the NHS. As a result of this, many NHS employees believe more should be done to show they are valued and appreciated for all their hard work. Turnover is already high among clinical occupations in the NHS as people leave for various reasons. It is therefore important to study the combined effect of these external factors (BREXIT and COVID 19) on turnover and retention in the NHS Grampian. It is hoped that this study will be beneficial to NHS Grampian management and policy makers as it will aid early identification of intention to leave and possibly enhance staff retention. The study will be carried out in Scotland and will be limited to NHS Grampian. Nurses and consultants who have been in employed in NHS Grampian prior to BREXIT and COVID 19 will be invited participate. Participants will voluntarily take part in a semi structured interview which may last for about 45 to 60 minutes. The project is self-funded for the award of a PhD in management studies.
- Conditions
- Turnover
- Being tested
- Non Clinical procedure
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Non Clinical procedureOther
Non clinical procedure- Informed consent completion and interview session
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Non clinical procedure | Completion of consent form and interview session Receives: Other: Non Clinical procedure |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Participants will be interviewed to assess the impact of external factors on retention and turnover.
Measured: 45- 60 minutes
Secondary outcomes (1)
Interviews with 40 participants will be analysed using NVivo qualitative software.
Measured: 45-60minutes
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Mar 2022
- Study start5 Apr 2022
- Primary completion31 May 2025
- Study completion31 May 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for TurnoverStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- NHS Grampian
- Sponsor type
- Other government
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Donald Hislop, Principal investigator, University of Aberdeen
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05276427
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2-083-21
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 8 Feb 2022
- Last updated
- 28 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Impact of External Factors (Brexit and Covid 19) on Retention and Turnover Among Nurses and Consultants in NHS Grampian
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05276427
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2-083-21
- Conditions
- Turnover
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- NHS GrampianOther government
- Study start
- 5 Apr 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 May 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 May 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 11 Mar 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Problems with retention and staff turnover in the health sectors of many western countries have a long history and have thus attracted research attention over the years. The National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom (UK) is not immune to this problem as it is reported that the NHS as an organisation is struggling to meet staffing demands particularly with its nursing and medical workforce. One of the ways to tackle this problem has been to recruit staffs from European union countries. With the exit of UK from the EU, there are concerns on the this departure on staffing. While the UK was still coming to terms with BREXIT and its effect on the NHS, the current COVID 19 pandemic struck and has intensified workload and demands on the health sector, particularly the NHS. As a result of this, many NHS employees believe more should be done to show they are valued and appreciated for all their hard work. Turnover is already high among clinical occupations in the NHS as people leave for various reasons. It is therefore important to study the combined effect of these external factors (BREXIT and COVID 19) on turnover and retention in the NHS Grampian. It is hoped that this study will be beneficial to NHS Grampian management and policy makers as it will aid early identification of intention to leave and possibly enhance staff retention. The study will be carried out in Scotland and will be limited to NHS Grampian. Nurses and consultants who have been in employed in NHS Grampian prior to BREXIT and COVID 19 will be invited participate. Participants will voluntarily take part in a semi structured interview which may last for about 45 to 60 minutes. The project is self-funded for the award of a PhD in management studies.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Non clinical procedure | – | Other: Non Clinical procedureCompletion of consent form and interview session |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Nurses who have been trained in different aspects of nursing such as paediatric, neonatal, critical care, surgical, emergency care etc and consultants who have specialist training in specific aspect of medicine who have had to deal with the impact and pressures of COVID 19 and BREXIT will be invited to participate in the study.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Must be employed in NHS Grampian prior to January 2020.
- Must be a Nurse or Consultant
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Limited to Nurses and Consultants.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Non Clinical procedureNon clinical procedure- Informed consent completion and interview session | Other | Non clinical procedure |
Primary outcome
Participants will be interviewed to assess the impact of external factors on retention and turnover.
Time frame: 45- 60 minutes
1 secondary outcome
Interviews with 40 participants will be analysed using NVivo qualitative software.
Time frame: 45-60minutes
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 28 Apr 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Donald Hislop principal investigator
University of Aberdeen
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Turnover, run by NHS Grampian at 1 site in United Kingdom.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United Kingdom. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Participants will be interviewed to assess the impact of external factors on retention and turnover. (time frame: 45- 60 minutes). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 Apr 2026.