NELFT’s innovative international recruitment efforts have been recognised with a prestigious Nursing Times Award, celebrating our work in mental health nursing recruitment and pastoral care, delivered in partnership with NEU Professionals.  

The holistic recruitment approach offers candidates a career development pathway & pastoral care, boosting numbers of prospective staff in the long-term.

Debbie Smith, Director or Nursing said: 

"Winning this Nursing Times Award is a testament to the dedication and innovation of our team in addressing mental health nursing recruitment. Our holistic approach, not only supports our international recruits but ensures they thrive at NELFT. This achievement highlights the importance of investing in our people and creating an environment where staff can grow and succeed. We accepted the award on behalf of all of our internationally recruited colleagues and thank them for being part of NELFT."

The awards celebrate the nurses, midwives and employers making a real difference in key areas such as staff recruitment, retention, wellbeing and inclusion. Winners were announced at a special ceremony at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London last night.  

Find all the 2024 winners here - Nursing Times Awards 2024 - 2024 Winners