Last updated21 November 2025 Guidance International Retention Toolkit Actions employers can take to ensure internationally recruited staff will want to stay, thrive and build lasting careers in the NHS.
Last updated20 June 2023 Blog Becoming a specialist - a SAS perspective Rob Fleming provides insights into his journey from specialty doctor to a specialist and encourages all employers to recruit specialty doctors.
Last updated4 March 2022 Case study Streamlining internal transfers for nurses Sherwood Forest Hospital implemented an internal transfer scheme for band 5 nurses that led to reduced recruitment costs and staff turnover.
Last updated10 October 2022 Case study Diversifying GOSH’s apprenticeships programme Read how Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) diversified their apprenticeships programme and became an inclusive recruiter in the local area.
Last updated26 November 2024 Case study Supporting the retention of locally employed doctors Find out how Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) invested in its LED workforce to improve the recruitment and retention of LEDs.
Last updated8 August 2025 Case study T Level students enrich learning disability care T Level students support people with complex needs, gaining real care experience while boosting staff capacity and future recruitment.
Last updated10 February 2026 Page Specialist grade information and resources Details about the specialist grade, role responsibilities, recruiting to the grade and how you can support this important part of the SAS workforce.
Last updated28 June 2023 Guidance Who are the Armed Forces community This guide explains who makes up the Armed Forces community, its diverse components, and the challenges faced by candidates during recruitment.
Last updated6 February 2024 Article Foundation programme review - self development time (SDT) The foundation programme review seeks to tackle recruitment and retention issues in the NHS through enhancing the experience of doctors in training.
Last updated28 May 2025 Article Employment checks document cross reference tool This tool has been designed to help recruiting managers quickly identify which documents can be used as part of the pre-employment check process.