WINNER

Helpforce

Helpforce’s Volunteer to Career

The Helpforce Volunteer to Career programme addresses healthcare workforce priorities by creating an accessible pathway for volunteers to progress step-by-step towards employment, education, or clinical training. The pathway is designed around an organisation’s identified workforce needs, resulting in a pool of experienced and motivated potential employees sourced from the community who may not have otherwise considered a career in healthcare. The programme enables volunteers to support patients immediately and ease pressure on staff.

Finalists

Mokita Training and Consultancy & Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health FT: Becoming an Active Bystander

NHS Professionals & South Tees Hospitals FT: A Perfect Marriage: Innovative Spousal HCSWD Programme Creates New Workforce For The NHS

Oleeo & Royal Papworth Hospital FT: From Reactive Hiring to Proactive Strategy: Building a Sustainable Workforce

Real World Group & The Christie FT: Transforming Executive NHS Recruitment Through Inclusive Leadership Diagnostics

SARD & Countess of Chester Hospital FT: Redefining Workforce Planning For Sustainable Care at Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Revealed: Winners of the 2026 HSJ Partnership Awards

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More than 1,200 healthcare leaders gathered in London last night as HSJ hosted its HSJ Partnership Awards and Independent Healthcare Providers Awards, celebrating organisations working with the NHS to deliver innovation and improved care.