Work experience in the NHS

Our guide sets out how NHS organisations can design, deliver and review effective work experience programmes that benefit learners and employers.

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The Milburn Report: NHS chief people officers can make a real difference

Dean Royles responds to the Milburn Report with five practical steps NHS chief people officers can take to tackle youth unemployment.

5 June 2026
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Recruiting young people

This page provides good practice, tools and resources to support the provision of employment, training and skills opportunities for young people.

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Sickness Absence Toolkit

Guidance for NHS managers to have supportive conversations around sickness absence.

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Guidance

Right to work checks standard

This guide details the requirements for verifying an individual's right to work in the UK.

23 July 2026
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Latest news

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MAC recommends occupations for inclusion on Temporary Shortage List

The MAC has published its stage 2 report of the commission into creation of a temporary shortage list.

29 July 2026
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NHS Employers comments on NMC registration data

Caroline Waterfield says the NMC data shows the importance of anti-racism work being core to the NMC's activity.

28 July 2026
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Updated medical and dental pay and conditions circular

Updated pay figures and mirrored nodal points, as a result of the nodal point reform.

24 July 2026
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GMC publishes results of the 2026 national training survey

Read a summary of the key findings from the General Medical Council’s (GMC) national training survey for doctors in postgraduate medical training.

23 July 2026
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Latest case studies

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Opening leadership pathways for SAS doctors

Find out how appointing an SAS leader strengthened departmental decision making and supported recruitment, retention and inclusion.

20 July 2026
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North West Radiotherapy Network pilots successful T Level small team project

The North West Radiotherapy Network works with Digital T Level students to develop an innovative information platform for patients.

20 July 2026
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Piloting a T Level industry placement offer in a mental health trust

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust successfully pilot a T Level industry placement offer to develop a future talent pipeline.

10 July 2026
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Using CPD funds equitably for fairer access to development

Find out what Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust did to improve the tracking of CPD, enabling more equitable access for all staff.

7 July 2026
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Strategic Workforce Forum

Book now for our annual flagship event for senior workforce leaders to discuss the future of workforce planning.

13 October 2026 10:00 - 14 October 2026 15:30 GMT
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