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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Attracting and recruiting young people from the local community can help develop a more diverse future workforce, offering pathways to young candidates who might not have considered careers in the NHS, or for those not wishing to remain in full-time education who are looking for a route into sustainable employment.

Resources

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Guide

Busting myths on recruiting under 18s into the NHS

Read our guidance on good employment practice when employing people under the age of 18 years old.

3 March 2023
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Reducing the delay between job offer and start date

Tips to streamline your recruitment process for young people and reduce the delay between job offer and start date.

17 March 2023
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Business case for supporting a partnership with The Prince’s Trust

See our guide on the key areas to consider when presenting your business case to board members.

30 March 2023
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Recruit and retain young people toolkit

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

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Good practice

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Become an NHS Ambassador

NHS staff can volunteer from as little as one hour of their time per year to help raise awareness of NHS careers in schools and colleges.

9 February 2024
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Case Study

Engaging young people with the We Want You project

The We Want You project showcases the large variety of NHS careers available, whilst empowering young people to consider their future careers.

15 January 2024
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Case Study

Social media tips to attract young staff

Top tips on how to use social media to attract and recruit young people.

6 July 2022
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Case Study

Supporting young people through the full recruitment process

Read how NHS organisations in Norfolk have teamed up to offer packages of employment support for young candidates.

7 September 2022
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Case Study

Recruiting young people from care into NHS careers

A unique programme at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) is providing career opportunities for young people with a background in care.

19 May 2022
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Case Study

Widening local participation through partnering with The Prince's Trust

Read about how a Manchester trust is supporting more young people into employment through its new partnership with The Prince's Trust.

5 January 2023
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Case Study

The apprenticeships pathway boosting young people's recruitment

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust has supported 240 young people through a pre-employment programme focusing on apprenticeships.

25 November 2022
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Case Study

Recruiting young people into the ambulance service

Learn how one ambulance trust has worked with The Prince's Trust to prepare young people to successfully apply for roles within the organisation.

17 November 2022
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Contact us

Widening participation

wideningparticipation@nhsemployers.org

Contact the widening participation team.