Recruitment and workforce supply

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Recruitment and workforce supply resources

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

Stay up to date with international recruitment and learn how to build and support your workforce from overseas.

Inspire, Attract and Recruit Toolkit

Discover the tools, insights and best practice you need to attract, recruit and retain the workforce that will shape the future of the NHS.

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Recruiting young people

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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.

30 March 2023
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Guidance

Recruiting under 18s into the NHS

Read our guidance that busts the myths and misconceptions when employing people under the age of 18 years old.

29 April 2026
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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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Inclusive recruitment

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Case Study

Using CPD funds equitably for fairer access to development

Find out what Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust did to improve the tracking of CPD, enabling more equitable access for all staff.

7 July 2026
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Guidance

Work experience in the NHS

This guide sets out how NHS organisations can design, deliver and review effective work experience programmes that benefit learners and employers.

2 July 2026
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Article

Widening participation in the medical workforce

Read how widening participation in medicine is opening up opportunities for students from socio-economic backgrounds.

18 June 2026
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Article

How the Step into Health programme supports pledged organisations

Now you’ve pledged to Step into Health we have a range of benefits you can access.

8 May 2026

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.

23 May 2024
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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.

23 May 2024
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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.

21 May 2026

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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Recruitment case studies

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Case Study

Breaking down barriers to career progression

Read how North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust explored and broke down barriers to promote greater equity across the organisation.

6 July 2026
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Case Study

Developing a non-clinical T Level industry placement offer

Four organisations share insights into developing a high-quality industry placement offer for T Level students outside of health.

3 June 2026
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Case Study

Inclusive pathway from armed forces to NHS

Discover how Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust support the Armed Forces community through every step of their journey.

22 April 2026
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