Bolton’s NHS Foundation Trust has won a prestigious award to for their contribution to equality, diversity and inclusion, with their approach being emulated by other trusts. A team from the Trust won a Royal College of Nursing (RCN) award for their contribution to the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda at the College’s annual regional Black History Month conference. Rewarding excellence in enhancing the experience of BAME service users and staff across the health and social care sectors, the awards recognise a wide range of initiatives being undertaken across the North West.
(Image: Bolton NHS FT) The International Recruitment Team were recognised for their exemplary approach to welcoming and settling internationally educated nurses (IEN). From first contact whilst still at home in their native country, to sourcing comfortable accommodation, familiarisation trips and help with everyday activities such as banking and continuing education, the four-person team ensures a warm and familiar welcome to all new recruits. The successful approach is now being emulated by neighbouring trusts, with the Bolton team being commissioned to provide the same service to other IENs.
Such is the success of the approach that it is being emulated at neighbouring trusts, with the Bolton team being commissioned to provide the same service to other IENs. READ MORE: Bolton celebrates Black History Month with speech from Olympian Bolton NHS Foundation Trust's commitment during Black History M.
