A hospital trust is on the lookout for new nurses and midwives.

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to employ more nurses and midwives.

The trust is hosting a recruitment open day on February 2 at Queen's Hospital.

Candidates interested in working at Queen's or King George hospitals will be able to speak to current staff and find out more about the expectations and support for a career in nursing.

Any qualified nurses or midwives are welcome and the trust is keen to see newly qualified nurses, experienced and returning to work nurses.

Patricia Kigozi is a newly qualified nurse who joined the trust last year.

She said: “I’m learning so much here and I feel really supported so I would recommend that anyone looking for a nurse or midwife role to come along. I’m sure you’ll love working here as much as I do.”

The open day runs from 9am to 2pm.

To find out more and view current vacancies www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/work-for-us.