Blogs

Team talk - the foundation for staff engagement

NHS Employers policy manager Steven Weeks reflects on the benefits of a team-wide approach to staff engagement in the NHS.

24 October 2023

Refugee Employment Programme in North West London

This blog describes how a dedicated recruitment project is helping refugees to find work.

19 October 2023

SAS - a personal journey

Dr Louise Egan, specialist psychiatrist talks about her journey into the SAS grade.

16 October 2023

Freedom to Speak Up: breaking down barriers

NHS national guardian Dr Jayne Chidgey-Clark explains why breaking barriers is the key focus for Speak Up Month 2023.

16 October 2023

Jon Lenney reflects on his time on the NHS Staff Council

Jon Lenney, talks to us about his experience of being the employer-side chair of the NHS Staff Council.

13 October 2023

SAS: an alternate career pathway

Dr Katie Shellis writes about what being a SAS doctor means to her and the journey so far to celebrate #SASWeek23

9 October 2023

Staff voices matter

Director of staff experience and engagement at NHS England John Drew explains the power of the NHS Staff Survey and why employee voices matter.

9 October 2023

From support worker to dream career: Emily's journey

Emily Henfrey shares her experience working in the NHS, and how she utilised development opportunities available to her.

2 October 2023

Staff engagement and retention - squaring the circle

Steven Weeks explains how a focus on staff engagement can help support the retention of your workforce within the NHS.

25 September 2023

In-house international recruitment and occupational health

Hilary Winch from Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals explains how moving international recruitment in-house has impacted occupational health.

18 September 2023

Reward and benefits champions

Read how Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust uses reward champions to communicate its reward offering effectively.

13 July 2023

Becoming a specialist - a SAS perspective

Rob Fleming provides insights into his journey from specialty doctor to a specialist and encourages all employers to recruit specialty doctors.

20 June 2023

There's no secret to staff engagement

A blog by Steven Weeks exploring the lessons that can be taken from the 2022 NHS Staff Survey and how they can be applied across the service.

9 June 2023

What is the experience of LGBTQ+ NHS staff?

The NHS Staff Survey highlights the inequalities faced by LGBTQ+ staff and is a measure of how our healthcare system cares for those who care for us.

17 May 2023

Preceptorship for maternity support workers

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust tell us about their flexible maternity support worker (MSW) role and preceptorship programme.

25 April 2023

Conscious retention – creating a more secure workforce

A blog exploring how freedom to speak up guardians can play a key role in the 'conscious' retention of staff.

16 March 2023