What happens if organisations choose to omit certain elements of data – will it work?

Generally, yes. The system has a set number of mandatory fields that need to be populated in order for it to work. Mandatory fields are: Level 1 of the hierarchy, Role, Position Title, Salary, Cost centre and WTE. However, the richness of information available to organisations, health-economies and Health Education England (North West) for regional planning would be reduced in this instance.