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 with The Prince's Trust

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Article

Working with the Prince's Trust

NHS Employers is working with The Prince's Trust to help NHS organisations support more young people into employment.

3 April 2020
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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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Case Study

Yorkshire Ambulance Service affirms its support for Armed Forces reservists and aspires to achieve Silver ERS

Yorkshire Ambulance Service continues work on its commitment to the Armed Forces community since achieving its ERS Bronze award

31 March 2023
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News

Updated guidance on recruitment of young people

Latest quarterly updates have been made to three key resources supporting the recruitment of young people to the NHS.

30 March 2023
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Article

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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Infographic

Apprenticeship opportunities in your organisation poster

Use this poster to promote career opportunities and attract apprentices into your organisation.

24 March 2023

Nursing associates

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Article

What is a nursing associate?

Find out what a nursing associate is and what their role covers with profiles of registered nursing associates.

3 November 2022
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Article

Deploying nursing associates

Find out how to deploy qualified nursing associates in your organisation.

2 January 2021
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Article

Training and funding nursing associates

Find out how to train nursing associates, what funding is available and the opportunities the nursing associate role presents to employers.

3 March 2022
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Recruitment shared learning

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Case Study

Expanding volunteer support in the allied health professions to start an NHS career

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust used volunteers to support their allied health professionals, offering a first step into an NHS career.

13 February 2023
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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

Using the SELF Pathway to support international recruitment

Read how the CapitalNurse consortium has built a programme to support the English language learning for overseas nurses and midwives.

21 December 2022
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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.

5 May 2021
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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.

20 June 2014
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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.

4 March 2022

Inspire, attract and recruit

Toolkit

Inspire, attract and recruit toolkit

Download and use our interactive toolkit to support workforce supply and recruitment challenges in your organisation.

18 December 2020
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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