Another issue which overlaps with retention is job opportunities for partners (and other adult family members). A key factor for many people in deciding to move or not is whether their partner can find employment that they enjoy. Some communities have put together a list of vacancies in the area and/or made introductions for partners of new healthcare staff to meet potential employers. (See also ‘Promoting the area as a good place to work’).
It may be possible to recruit dual healthcare worker couples at the same time – for example to a job share, or to a GP and an advanced nurse practitioner vacancy separately. One English NHS Trust made a point of stating in a job advert that they would actively welcome a discussion with partners about employment opportunities within the Trust. Communities could work with local NHS employers to encourage this approach more widely.
