Across this series we’ve heard from internationally educated healthcare professionals about what it’s like to move to the UK to work for the NHS, as well as from experts to discuss how we can all help make that transition a little easier.

This time, we’re sitting down with 3 managers and leaders from the NHS to discuss how best we can put into practice some of the principles we’ve been hearing about. How can we create strong foundations for internationally educated colleagues to progress in their careers in the NHS? What support should be offered to individuals and teams to make sure new colleagues can feel like they belong? And how can we all collaborate to help international colleagues across all professions make their lives in the UK as successful and rewarding as possible? 

Our host, Katy McDonald, is a Fellow for International Retention in NHS England North East and Yorkshire Region, and she’s joined by 3 expert guests to chat about Stay and Thrive.
Mayflor Bernal, a Matron for Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals (AHP) International Recruitment at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Amanda Dufley, Allied Health Professionals International Recruitment Lead for NHS England South West Region
Victoria Bagshaw, Regional Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals Workforce Lead for NHS England North East and Yorkshire Region

For more information about #StayAndThrive visit our futures page at: future.nhs.uk/NEYInternationalRetention

We’d love to keep the conversation going, so please get in touch with questions, comments, stories of your experiences or if have any suggestions about how we can make sure people Stay and Thrive. You can reach us on X, previously known as Twitter, at @stayandthrive, or you can use #stayandthrive. Or, by email at england.stayandthriveir@nhs.net

The Stay and Thrive podcast is a cross regional initiative between NHS England North East and Yorkshire region and NHS England South West region. Follow now so you don’t miss an episode.

Across this series we’ve heard from internationally educated healthcare professionals about what it’s like to move to the UK to work for the NHS, as well as from experts to discuss how we can all help make that transition a little easier.
This time, we’re sitting down with 3 managers and leaders from the NHS to discuss how best we can put into practice some of the principles we’ve been hearing about. How can we create strong foundations for internationally educated colleagues to progress in their careers in the NHS? What support should be offered to individuals and teams to make sure new colleagues can feel like they belong? And how can we all collaborate to help international colleagues across all professions make their lives in the UK as successful and rewarding as possible? 
Our host, Katy McDonald, is a Fellow for International Retention in NHS England North East and Yorkshire Region, and she’s joined by 3 expert guests to chat about Stay and Thrive.
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<li>Mayflor Bernal, a Matron for Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals (AHP) International Recruitment at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust</li>
<li>Amanda Dufley, Allied Health Professionals International Recruitment Lead for NHS England South West Region</li>
<li>Victoria Bagshaw, Regional Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals Workforce Lead for NHS England North East and Yorkshire Region</li>
</ul>
For more information about #StayAndThrive visit our futures page at: future.nhs.uk/NEYInternationalRetention
We’d love to keep the conversation going, so please get in touch with questions, comments, stories of your experiences or if have any suggestions about how we can make sure people Stay and Thrive. You can reach us on X, previously known as Twitter, at @stayandthrive, or you can use #stayandthrive. Or, by email at <a href="mailto:england.stayandthriveir@nhs.net">england.stayandthriveir@nhs.net</a>
The Stay and Thrive podcast is a cross regional initiative between NHS England North East and Yorkshire region and NHS England South West region. Follow now so you don’t miss an episode.

The Stay and Thrive podcast explores what it’s like to come from another country and work in the UK’s National Health Service.

The NHS has over 200 nationalities represented in its workforce, adding up to over 220,000 healthcare professionals from all over the world, and we’re asking: what’s it like to start work in a completely different country? How do you deal with new codes of practice? What challenges can you face when setting up a home thousands of miles away from everything you know?

Our host, Katy McDonald, is a Fellow for International Retention in NHS England North East and Yorkshire Region, and she speaks directly to people who’ve made the move, and to managers and team leaders trying to make those transitions as smooth as possible. We’ll hear personal stories of challenges and triumphs, as well as clear advice and guidelines on how we can all ensure everyone is truly able to Stay and Thrive.

For more information about #StayAndThrive visit our futures page at: future.nhs.uk/NEYInternationalRetention

We’d love to keep the conversation going, so please get in touch with questions, comments, stories of your experiences or if have any suggestions about how we can make sure people Stay and Thrive. You can reach us on X, previously known as Twitter, at @stayandthrive, or you can use #stayandthrive. Or, by email at england.stayandthriveir@nhs.net

The Stay and Thrive podcast is a cross regional initiative between NHS England North East and Yorkshire region and NHS England South West region. Follow now so you don’t miss an episode.

The Stay and Thrive podcast explores what it’s like to come from another country and work in the UK’s National Health Service.
The NHS has over 200 nationalities represented in its workforce, adding up to over 220,000 healthcare professionals from all over the world, and we’re asking: what’s it like to start work in a completely different country? How do you deal with new codes of practice? What challenges can you face when setting up a home thousands of miles away from everything you know?
Our host, Katy McDonald, is a Fellow for International Retention in NHS England North East and Yorkshire Region, and she speaks directly to people who’ve made the move, and to managers and team leaders trying to make those transitions as smooth as possible. We’ll hear personal stories of challenges and triumphs, as well as clear advice and guidelines on how we can all ensure everyone is truly able to Stay and Thrive.
For more information about #StayAndThrive visit our futures page at: <a href="https://future.nhs.uk/system/login?nextURL=%2Fconnect%2Eti%2FNEYInternationalRetention">future.nhs.uk/NEYInternationalRetention</a>
We’d love to keep the conversation going, so please get in touch with questions, comments, stories of your experiences or if have any suggestions about how we can make sure people Stay and Thrive. You can reach us on X, previously known as Twitter, at @stayandthrive, or you can use #stayandthrive. Or, by email at <a href="mailto:england.stayandthriveir@nhs.net">england.stayandthriveir@nhs.net</a>
The Stay and Thrive podcast is a cross regional initiative between NHS England North East and Yorkshire region and NHS England South West region. Follow now so you don’t miss an episode.

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