Recruitment and workforce supply

Supporting you to attract and recruit staff from the UK and abroad, to develop a sustainable workforce.
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Explore our case studies, guidance, blogs, infographics and toolkits across a range of topics to support your NHS recruitment and workforce supply.

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Education and training

Our resources can help you navigate the range of training options and provide you with guidance to support your existing and future workforce.
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International recruitment

We work to keep you informed about the latest developments in international recruitment and how you can build your workforce from overseas.

Recruiting young people

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Handbook

Recruit and retain young people toolkit

A series of practical, bite-sized guides to support recruitment and retention of young people in the NHS.

30 March 2023
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Recruiting from the Armed Forces

The Step into Health programme connects skilled candidates from the Armed Forces community with employers and opportunities in the NHS.

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Inclusive recruitment

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News

Updates to the recruiting people who have experienced homelessness toolkit

To coincide with this year’s World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day we’ve updated our toolkit on recruiting people with experience of homeless

10 October 2024
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Article

How JobCentre Plus can support employers

Find out how Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) JobCentre plus services can help you support local communities and grow your workforce.

7 October 2024
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News

Enter the National Apprenticeship Awards 2024

The National Apprenticeship Awards 2024 are now open for entries.

12 June 2024
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Case Study

University Hospitals Plymouth adapt existing IT for work experience

How University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) adapted its volunteering IT system to manage work experience applications and placements.

5 June 2024

Nursing associates

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Guide

Nursing associate roles in health and care

Find out how to train, fund and deploy nursing associates, as well as the benefits they can bring to your organisation.

29 June 2023
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Blog post

Nursing associates at Derbyshire Community Health Services

Michelle Hoole, Project Lead (Nurse) NQN System Rotations Programme, talks to us about implementing the NA role through tailored learning.

13 January 2023
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Recruitment shared learning

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Case Study

In-country partnership working to recruit international nurses

Read how Yorkshire and Humber ICB ethically recruited international nurses from nursing colleges in India.

19 November 2024
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Case Study

Route 2 pathway

How University Hospital Dorset NHS Trust created a fast-track Objective Structured Clinical Examination course for existing healthcare support workers

25 June 2024
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Case Study

Accelerated preceptorship model for internationally educated nurses

Learn how internationally educated nurses gain from an accelerated preceptorship programme at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.

9 May 2024
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Values-based recruitment

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Article

Values-based recruitment

Help attract and recruit prospective employees whose personal values and behaviours align with those of your organisation.

23 May 2024
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Guidance

Values-based recruitment: readiness checklist

This readiness checklist can help you assess your recruiting for values programme and alignment with the values of the NHS Constitution.

23 May 2024
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Guidance

Values based recruitment: behaviour framework

Examples of behaviours which do and do not align with the values of the NHS Constitution.

25 November 2014
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Guidance

Values based recruitment: values mapping tool

This tool helps map your organisation's values to the values within the NHS Constitution.

6 June 2014

Safer recruitment

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Employment standards and regulation

Guiding you through the essential checks that must be carried out when recruiting your staff.

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Article

Employment check FAQs

Find answers and further information about the NHS employment check standards.

28 April 2023

Inspire, attract and recruit

Toolkit

Inspire, Attract and Recruit Toolkit

This resource has been developed for NHS HR professionals, recruitment teams and managers to help inspire, attract and recruit your future workforce.

Article

Social media in recruitment

A quick guide for employers to get started on using social media in their recruitment.

18 January 2021

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