Issue - meetings

To consider the report on Widening Access, Inclusive Recruitment and Participation.

The report was introduced by Gertie Nic Philib, noting a focus on improving recruitment, particularly around NEET and young people. It was noted that work was being done around apprenticeships and work experience opportunities, with lots of pathways and careers being opened up.

Members queried whether ‘grow your own’ was working and how new posts would work within the existing structure. It was noted that this would be done on levels of attainment, and there would be outreach for schools and colleges around careers. It was noted that there were a sizable breadth of apprenticeships. It was also noted that there would be on the job training for those joining.

Members queried how the midwifery T-Levels would work, and it was noted that the NCA was the first trust to hold the T-Level for midwifery. It was highlighted that this contained learning on the job and that there were opportunities to progress to becoming a midwife.

Members queried what would happen at the end of the trailblazer, and it was agreed that the answers would be fed back to Constitutional Services to be circulated.

Members noted approval of the sharing of interview questions ahead of an interview. It was also agreed that an update would be brought back in 12 months time.

RESOLVED: That the Report be noted.

To consider the report on Widening Access, Inclusive Recruitment and Participation.

It was noted that the item was being deferred to the next meeting due to the unavailability of the officer presenting.