What is a secondment?
Secondments, job swaps, and shadowing opportunities play a crucial role in developing talent, filling vacancies with skilled candidates, and retaining staff within the NHS while supporting their growth and career aspirations.
The shift towards remote working post-pandemic has further expanded the potential for secondments, enabling placements not only within local organisations but also across systems and regions, creating even more opportunities for professional development.
Why choose a secondment?
A secondment offers valuable benefits for both individuals and organisations, including:
🔹 Skill Enhancement – Gain technical and specialist expertise in a new setting.
🔹 Fresh Perspectives – Experience innovation and new ways of working in a different sector.
🔹 Professional Growth – Expand your network and connect with new communities of practice.
🔹 Career Development – Build experience in diverse working environments or professions.
View case studies and further resources to support secondments below.Â
Midlands secondment support scheme
Supporting NHS organisations and systems in the Midlands to advertise, fill and manage their secondment posts.
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Case study: Approach to secondments at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Based on a discussion held with Amanda Gaston, Deputy Director of Finance – Financial Planning, Performance and Improvement, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (ROH)
Read it here
North East and Yorkshire Regional Secondment Success
Hear from NHS finance colleagues in NE&Y who have completed a secondment and read feedback from the hosting organisations.
Read the interviews