Canary Islands Healthcare Worker Career Progression Update

Overview

The Canary Islands' health authorities have published a key update on the professional advancement of healthcare workers within the regional health service. The bulletin details the procedures for career progression, which allows healthcare professionals to move up various levels without changing jobs, based on experience, knowledge, and merit.

Key Points

• Since January 2018, the suspension on recognizing these career levels has been lifted, enabling staff to formally apply for promotion.
• An evaluation committee has been assessing applications from healthcare workers—both permanent and temporary—to determine eligibility for different career grades based on merit and credits earned in areas like knowledge, teaching, and research.

Recent Findings

• Some applications met the necessary criteria and will advance to higher levels.
• Others were rejected or remain under review, with reasons for denial clearly explained.
• The results impact the staff's pay scales, which will be adjusted starting from January of the following year.

Significance

The process underscores ongoing efforts to recognize the commitment and professional growth of medical staff in the Canary Islands, ensuring career development aligns with merit.

• It offers transparency and avenues for staff to challenge assessments.
• The initiative fosters a fairer, more motivating working environment.
• It is part of the ongoing healthcare reforms in the region.