Lead Nurse for Attraction Recruitment and Retention, Band 8a
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.
With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.
We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
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Job overview
Lead Nurse for Attraction, Recruitment and Retention, Band 8a (15- 22.5 hours week)
Are you a passionate nursing leader with a commitment to staff well-being, workforce sustainability and creating an outstanding experience for nursing staff?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered nurse to join our Corporate Nursing Team as a Lead Nurse for Attraction, Recruitment and Retention.
To have responsibility for and lead on the Attraction, Recruitment and Retention of Registered Nurses and Health Care Support Workers at Gloucestershire NHS Foundation Trust.
This part-time position will work in partnership with the existing post holder, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to and further develop the Trust's work to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented nursing and healthcare support worker colleagues. Together, you will help shape initiatives that support staff well-being, enhance workforce sustainability, and position the Trust as an employer of choice
Interview Date: The proposed interview date is 15th October
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1. Provide strategic and transformational leadership for nursing workforce attraction, recruitment and retention, supporting the delivery of the Trust's workforce objectives and nursing strategy.
2. Provide compassionate, inclusive and visible leadership through being accessible, influential and professionally credible, fostering a culture that prioritises staff wellbeing, belonging, engagement and retention.
3. Lead initiatives that promote positive staff experience, health and wellbeing, ensuring nurses feel supported, valued and empowered to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care.
4. Provide expert nursing leadership by setting, promoting and maintaining high standards of professional practice, offering specialist nursing workforce advice and supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care.
5. Lead, develop and implement innovative workforce initiatives that enhance the attraction, recruitment and retention of nursing staff, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and national workforce strategies.
6. Work collaboratively with nursing, workforce, people and organisational development, and operational leaders across the Trust and wider system to strengthen workforce sustainability, improve staff wellbeing and experience, and support the delivery of outstanding care
Working for our organisation
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Reduction in vacancy rates for Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates and Healthcare Support Workers, supporting the delivery of safe and sustainable staffing levels.
2. Reduction in turnover rates for Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates and Healthcare Support Workers through the implementation of effective retention initiatives.
3. Reduction in nursing agency expenditure through improved workforce planning, recruitment and retention outcomes.
4. Improvement in nursing staff engagement, evidenced through staff survey results and local engagement measures.
5. Improvement in staff well-being, evidenced through workforce indicators, staff feedback and participation in well-being initiatives.
6. Improved staff satisfaction with recruitment, induction and on-boarding processes, ensuring a positive experience for new starters.
7. Effective contribution to the development, implementation and delivery of a Trust-wide Nursing Attraction and Recruitment Strategy in partnership with key stakeholders.
8. Effective contribution to the development, implementation and delivery of a Trust-wide Nursing Retention and Well-being Strategy in partnership with key stakeholders, resulting in improved staff experience and workforce sustainability
9. Improved retention of newly registered nurses, Nursing Associates and Healthcare Support Workers through targeted support, engagement and career development initiatives
10. Improved nursing staff experience through the development of initiatives that promote professional fulfilment well-being, inclusion and a positive working environment
Additional Contact Details
Fran Wilson, Lead Nurse for Attraction, Recruitment and Retention [email protected]
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