Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust continues employment project

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is offering young people with learning disabilities and autism the opportunity to gain work experience and paid employment in areas such as catering, housekeeping, pharmacy, pathology and radiology.

© Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

© Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

The trust has partnering with DFN Project Search, Shropshire Council and Shrewsbury Colleges Group on the initiative.

To date, the programme in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin has achieved an average employment rate of 60%, compared to the national average of 6% for people with learning disabilities and autism.

Rhia Boyode, chief people officer, said: ‘As outlined in our People Strategy, we are focusing on increasing alternative routes into roles in the trust and working with local partners to address our long-term workforce needs.

‘Fundamental to our plans is strengthening an inclusive culture of diversity, innovation, and continuous improvement to support us in delivering outstanding care for our patients.'

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