Networks and engagement

Enabling you to connect, share knowledge and inform the decisions that impact the NHS workforce.
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Connect with NHS colleagues through our networks

Explore NHS Employers' networks and find opportunities to connect with colleagues, share good practice and get involved in workforce discussions.

Shape the future of the NHS workforce

Register to become an employer representative on our national network groups and boards.

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Networks that operate at national level or support policy, terms and conditions, and social partnership:

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National Engagement Service

NHS Employers' national engagement service comprises four regional teams: London and South East; Midlands, East and South West; and North.
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Social Partnership Forum

The national Social Partnership Forum (SPF) brings together NHS Employers, NHS trade unions, NHS England and NHS Improvement, Health Education England, and the Department of Health and Social Care to contribute to the development and implementation of policy that impacts on the health workforce.

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NHS Staff Council

Information, guidance and resources from the NHS Staff Council, responsible for the Agenda for Change pay system.
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NHS Terms and Conditions of Service (TCS) Network

Supporting a wide range of national workstreams related to the NHS Staff Council and NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook.

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NHS Employers and Capsticks

NHS Employers and Capsticks work together to provide HR advisory and consultancy services for HR directors in the NHS.

Networks relating to medical and dental groups and committies:

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Medical and dental workforce networks

Our employer engagement groups include JNCs for juniors, SAS, seniors and dental, contract expert group, and the medical and dental workforce forum.

Specialist programme networks for bringing people into the NHS and supporting entry routes:

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International Recruitment Network

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

A network for employers in the NHS to share information, seek advice and discuss issues relating to pre-employment checks and recruitment.
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Step into Health Network

Join our network, supporting you to fulfill your pledge to Step into Health and your Armed Forces community.
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Widening Participation Network

Join our network of employers, working at a system level, to share good practice on your anchor approaches to employment, training and skills.
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Education and Training Network

Join our free NHS Employers education and training network to connect with experts across the NHS, network and share good practice.

Networks centred on improving staff experience, OD, reward, and specialist workforce groups:

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Do OD Network

The Do OD Network provides a supportive and highly engaged community for those working in organisation development within health and care.

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Staff Experience Network

Join our network for NHS staff experience leads to connect with peers, share good practice and hear from experts in the field.
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Reward and Recognition Network

The network brings together colleagues from across the NHS with an interest in reward and recognition to develop, share knowledge and experiences.
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NHS Job Evaluation Community of Practice (CoP)

Supported by NHS Employers, this community of practice is for staff-side and employer-side job evaluation (JE) leads from local organisations.
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Supporting Armed Forces Reservists in the workforce: Connect, share and learn

Our regular online forum for those managing, championing or supporting Armed Forces reservists in healthcare.