NHS Workforce Lead

4 days ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom NHS England Full time

The Nursing Workforce Lead post is designed to deliver on the nursing workforce priorities in the CNO nursing strategy and the long-term workforce plan/new 10-year plan.

Key objectives include:

  • Safer staffing
  • Enhancing nursing as a career
  • Workforce efficiencies

The post holder will work with NHS providers to support the drive to increase their nursing workforce in line with staffing establishments and against recruitment targets. They will also champion the wellbeing of the nursing workforce, sharing good practice and establishing shared processes to ensure parity across the region.

A key focus will be on working with ICS workforce and nursing/midwifery leads to develop system-based approaches to growing the nursing workforce. This may include international recruitment to establish sustainable joint processes for future workforce supply.

The Deputy Director of Nursing Workforce and the Head of Clinical Quality – Nursing Workforce will provide guidance and support to the post holder, who will report on progress and identify trusts in need of further support within the region.

NHS England Board's Purpose

The NHS England board has set out its top-level purpose to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all. The detailed design work will be informed by this purpose, which aims to:

  • Enable local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities
  • Makes the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential
  • Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
  • Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
  • Delivering value for money

To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route, you'll usually need to be paid at least £38,700 per year or the going rate for your job, whichever is higher.



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