Recruitment and workforce supply

Supporting you to attract and recruit staff from the UK and abroad, to develop a sustainable workforce.

Explore our different case studies, guidance, blogs, infographics and toolkits across a range of topics to assist you with 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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Blog post

Why I chose to work in the NHS: Youth recruitment at South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Read Zoe’s thoughts about the support she received through The Prince’s Trust and learn how she feels NHS employers can recruit more young people.

11 October 2021

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Case Study

Recruiting young people into the ambulance service with The Prince’s Trust

Learn how one ambulance trust has worked closely with The Prince's Trust to prepare young people to successfully apply jobs in the organisation.

30 September 2021

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Audio

Inclusive recruitment: The partnership between The Royal Wolverhampton and The Prince's Trust

Hear how one NHS trust has built a partnership with The Prince's Trust that has created employment opportunities for young people.

28 September 2021

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Inclusive recruitment

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Webinar

Inclusive recruitment: addressing inequalities through good employment

Watch the webinar recording which explores the role of systems in tackling health inequalities through employment.

14 July 2021 10:00 - 11:00 GMT

Article

Improving diversity in recruitment practices in the NHS

A summary of key findings from the report Attracting Supporting and Retaining a Diverse NHS Workforce, with actions for employers.

8 November 2021

Article

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

Key areas to consider when presenting your business case to board members.

26 August 2021

Caroline Shaw CBE and Laura Skaife-Knight.

Blog post

Inclusion and representation: our Armed Forces journey

How one NHS trust is celebrating Armed Forces Week and how it continues to excel in supporting its Armed Forces Community.

22 June 2021

Recruiting from the Armed Forces

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

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Nursing associates

Article

What is a nursing associate?

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

1 February 2021

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.

2 January 2021

Explore our nursing associate resources

Recruitment shared learning

Case Study

Improving board diversity - recruiting differently

Read how Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust improved the diversity on their board.

20 January 2022

Case Study

Establishing a collaborative international recruitment alliance

Read how the Devon Alliance for International Recruitment worked collaboratively to embark on its international recruitment journey across the system.

26 November 2021