NHS Employers, the organisation that represents NHS trusts, has launched a new toolkit to help NHS trusts retain international staff. The International Retention Toolkit is designed to provide guidance and support to trusts in navigating the complexities of employing overseas workers.
The toolkit was launched in response to the growing need for NHS trusts to attract and retain skilled staff from around the world. According to NHS Employers, the NHS is facing a shortage of skilled staff, and international recruitment is becoming increasingly important to fill these gaps.
The toolkit provides guidance on a range of issues, including visa requirements, pay and benefits, and staff welfare. It also includes case studies and examples of best practice from NHS trusts that have successfully recruited and retained international staff.
NHS Employers hopes that the toolkit will help NHS trusts to reduce the barriers to employing international staff and to create a more welcoming and inclusive environment for overseas workers.
The launch of the toolkit comes as the NHS faces increasing pressure to recruit and retain staff. The NHS has been facing a shortage of skilled staff for several years, and international recruitment is becoming increasingly important to fill these gaps.