WINNER
Humber Health Partnership
Psychological Safety for Internationally Educated Colleagues or The Wellbeing of International Nurses
The organisation implemented this initiative to support internationally educated nurses (IENs) transitioning to the NHS, addressing isolation and improving integration. Key improvements included creating a Teams Channel hub for 358 international staff, partnering with community groups, arranging study skills courses with Hull University, and delivering leadership training through the RCN Developing Leaders programme.
Results showed significant improvements in Objective Structured Clinical Examination pass rates (first-time passes increased from 30 per cent to 46 per cent), reducing costs by £8,734 and shortening supernumerary periods. The initiative also created pathways for international candidates to become healthcare assistants. Feedback from IENs was positive, though a key learning was the need for flexibility beyond the initial four-week integration plan.
Read a detailed case study about this project at HSJ Solutions.
Highly commended
West Yorkshire Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub: Exploring the Impact of Racial Trauma: The Foundation
Finalists
Hertfordshire Community Trust: Staff wellbeing service
Locala Health and Wellbeing: Locala Invisible Illness and Disability Group
NHS Blood and Transplant: Identifying and Managing Fatigue in Nurses Completing On-Call Work
NHS Elect: Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) Staff Wellbeing Experience-Based Design (EBD) Study
Northumbria Healthcare FT: Physical Activity and Wellbeing Team
South London and Maudsley FT: Wellbeing Matters Project, Staff Support Team
West Midlands Ambulance Service: Health and Wellbeing Roadshows
HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2025: Winners revealed
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