NHS organisations can strengthen their workforce by actively supporting healthcare professionals who want to return to practice.
Returning healthcare professionals play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care and are vital to the retention of skills and experience, ensuring well-trained healthcare staff remain in the NHS.
Healthcare professionals may choose to leave their profession for many different reasons, however these individuals bring valuable experience and skills, and with the right support, they can reintegrate confidently into the NHS workforce.
The return to practice process for each health and care profession is unique to their regulatory body so please follow the links below for more information about your options.
General Practitioners
The GP Return to Practice Programme provides personalised pathways, practical support, and safe routes for qualified GPs returning to NHS practice.
Nursing and Midwifery
NHS England’s Return to Practice programme helps nurses and midwives refresh skills, meet NMC requirements, and confidently re-join the workforce.
Allied Health Professionals
NHS England’s HCPC Return to Practice course explains the process, support available, and guidance for returners, supervisors, and organisations.