Coventry and Warwickshire newly qualified recruitment collaboration shortlisted for RLDatix Awards Europe 2025
Coventry and Warwickshire healthcare system partners are proud to announce that the Coventry and Warwickshire newly qualified recruitment collaboration has been shortlisted for Collaborative Excellence in Integrated and System-Wide Care at the RLDatix Awards Europe 2025.
These awards recognise health and care professionals and teams driving improvements in care quality, patient safety and workforce effectiveness.
The Coventry and Warwickshire newly qualified recruitment collaboration was recognised during judging for its impact and commitment to improvement.
The initiative introduced a centralised recruitment and placement process for newly qualified nurses across five NHS organisations; Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust and the Coventry and Warwickshire GP Alliance alongside Coventry University.
By creating a single application portal, coordinating allocations, and aligning communication, the collaboration has improved student experience, reduced last-minute withdrawals, and supported safer staffing across the system.
Jacky Vincent, Interim Chief Nursing Officer at Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust, said:
This is a fantastic example of collaborative working across organisations. The transition from student to newly qualified nurse can feel like a time of significant change and, whilst exciting it can also be daunting. This process helps to make it easier to understand what is on offer in Coventry and Warwickshire and navigate the brilliant nursing opportunities available. Many congratulations to everyone involved.
Paul Sanders, President UK&I, RLDatix, said:
Congratulations to Coventry and Warwickshire system partners on your shortlist for the Collaborative Excellence in Integrated and System-Wide Care Award.
The work behind the Coventry and Warwickshire newly qualified recruitment collaboration shows what can be achieved when teams are committed to making care safer and better for everyone.
It is a privilege to recognise your work, and we look forward to celebrating with you in October.
See a full list of the RLDatix Awards 2025 finalists.
The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony at Hilton Birmingham Metropole on 21 October 2025.