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

Recruiting and retaining healthcare support workers from your local community

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) introduced several initiatives to fill healthcare support worker vacancies.

28 September 2023
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Article

Armed Forces support organisations

Use our map to find NHS Armed Forces contacts in your area and organisations which can help build your support network.

20 September 2023
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Case Study

Hyperlocal recruitment at Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust (LCH) filled vacancies by recruiting from the communities it serves with a variety of initiatives.

15 September 2023
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Case Study

Jobs and careers roadshow event

Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board (SNEE ICB) used a roadshow bus to offer jobs, training and advice to its local residents.

15 September 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.

26 June 2023
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Deploying nursing associates

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

26 June 2023
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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.

26 June 2023
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Recruitment shared learning

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Case Study

Local recruitment initiatives at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) trialed local recruitment initiatives, creating opportunities for those living in Cumbria.

15 September 2023
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Case Study

Enhancing recruitment using voice application technology

Find out how University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust introduced a new concept using voice-enabled technology in job applications.

18 August 2023
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Case Study

Bridging preceptorship programme for international nurses

Learn how Oxford University Hospitals created an in-house bridging preceptorship programme to support IENs with working in the NHS and life in the UK.

29 June 2023
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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.

28 April 2023

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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