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Explore the alternative solution to the recruitment challenge in the healthcare industry, with a focus on widening participation and encouraging younger individuals to join the workforce. Discover how it can help address the negative press, high vacancy rates, and the impending impact of Brexit on the healthcare sector.
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The Recruitment Challenge – An Alternative Solution? Victoria Reynolds Merseyside Career & Engagement Hub
Workforce Landscape Those leaving the NHS workforce outnumbered joiners in nursing Negative press 20% due to retire in next 10 years Brexit Implications High vacancy rates (approx. 20,000)
Widening Participation • What is Widening Participation? • Hard to reach • Minority groups • Not recruiting the same people from the same places • Corporate Social Responsibility • Social Mobility - major theme of UK policy • The measure of how free people are able to improve their position in society. • Participation in work and education is associated with better health and wellbeing outcomes
What is the solution? • Recruitment & Selection Methods • Provide alternative routes into Health Careers • Encourage younger people into Health #GrowOurOwn