Heartbeat – Nursing recruitment event success

July 10, 2018

A recruitment event held at Sandwell Hospital has been hailed a success after more than 40 conditional job offers were handed out on the day.

An estimated 100 visitors came to the jobs fair, held at the Education Centre on 23 June, and were left overwhelmed with the warm welcome from our nursing teams.

Qualified nurse Shelly Hubbard, who was offered a job on the spot following her successful interview, said: “When I saw the advert for the recruitment event, I did not hesitate in applying.

“The Trust has a great reputation, especially when it comes to the extensive support it offers for nurses.

“So when I came to the event, I knew instantly that I had made the right decision. Everyone was so welcoming, friendly and cheerful. I felt like I was already part of the organisation. I think the event was well organised and from my experience of visiting other trusts’ recruitment events, this is the best one.

“I’m really glad that I was able to secure the offer and I can’t wait to join the organisation.”

Paul Hooton, Deputy Chief Nurse, said: “The recruitment event was very successful. The majority of people who came on the day were appointable and we are very pleased they will be joining our nursing team.

“In September, we will be welcoming more than 50 newly qualified nurses to our organisation.

“With the success from recent recruitment activities, we expect to fill up all vacancies soon, ensuring safe staffing levels and the best patient care possible.

“I would like to express my gratitude to all the teams involved in making the event successful. Every one of them went the extra mile to make sure we recruited the best nurses for our organisation. This is truly a team effort.”