Petitions/Review employment pathways for newly qualified nurses
StatusOngoing
Opened14 May 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones

Work with NHS organisations to improve workforce planning, develop transition-to-practice initiatives, and provide equitable and prompt hiring opportunities for newly qualified nurses upon registration.

In order to facilitate the employment of newly qualified nurses following registration, we want the Government to collaborate with NHS organisations to enhance workforce planning and recruitment. More entry-level nursing positions should be created, supported transition-to-practice and preceptorship programs should be expanded, university-employer collaboration should be strengthened, and fair and prompt hiring procedures should be ensured. This could improve patient care, lessen a staff shortage, and help retain qualified nurses.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Lauren Edwards
1Lauren Edwards MP
Rochester and Strood
2
Dan Jarvis
2Dan Jarvis MP
Barnsley North
1
Mr Adnan Hussain
3Mr Adnan Hussain MP
Blackburn
1
Alex Burghart
4Alex Burghart MP
Brentwood and Ongar
1
Sir Lindsay Hoyle
5Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP
Chorley
1
Lee Barron
6Lee Barron MP
Corby and East Northamptonshire
1
Mims Davies
7Mims Davies MP
East Grinstead and Uckfield
1
Danny Kruger
8Danny Kruger MP
East Wiltshire
1
David Davis
9David Davis MP
Goole and Pocklington
1
Mrs Elsie Blundell
10Mrs Elsie Blundell MP
Heywood and Middleton North
1