Trying to find a Job
We are the NHS. We are recruiting. We are jobs.
Around 25,000 jobs are promoted each month on the NHS Jobs website in more than 350 different professions. Whether you wish to work straight with clients or behind the scenes, there'll be a task to match you.
What every job in the NHS shares is the knowledge that you're making a difference to people's lives every day.
If your heart is set on a profession in the NHS, there are a few things you can do before using:
- Discover what training is needed. Some employers use training programmes or apprenticeships - What opportunities are there to advance your profession? The NHS is committed to the development of its staff. - Discover if you can get certifications while working, part-time study or distance learning
All set? Have a look at the live job search below or visit the NHS Jobs website to start.
You'll also discover some leading pointers on getting that critical application and interview spot-on!
- Live jobs on NHS Jobs
Have a look at NHS Jobs for vacances in your area below and search by keyword, place and job group.
You can likewise sign up to get task alerts by email so you are the very first to understand of any vacancies ideal for you.
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- Job applications
When you have actually found a suitable vacancy:
- check out the details about the job really thoroughly - read the questions on the application - ensure that you match what they are looking for in the person requirements for the task - take your time to complete the type - make sure that you emphasise what makes you ideal for the work - discuss any experience you have that will reveal your dedication and understanding of the work - check your details and ask somebody else to read it through
If you're aged in between 16 and 30
Take a look at The King's Trust's complimentary support to help make your application pertinent to health care.
Interviews
If you are welcomed for an interview:
- learn as much as you can about the employer, employment the function and the individuals who'll be interviewing you if you're their names in advance - take some time to prepare, eg check out in advance where the interview will be held, choose what you are going to wear and what you will take with you - consider the type of concerns you may be asked and prepare some concepts to address them - listen to the concerns thoroughly and take your time when answering - seize the day to ask concerns at the end
Understand that as part of the recruitment process, you may be asked to take ability tests. You are most likely to have a health assessment and criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
If you're using for a role either straight in the NHS or in an organisation that offers NHS services you'll be asked to reveal how you believe the NHS values apply in your daily work. Discover more about NHS values.
Discover more about applications and interviews
Flexible work
Getting a permanent task is not the only way to operate in the NHS. You can acquire important experience by taking a momentary contract or considering short-lived 'bank' work.
NHS Professionals (NHSP) is the leading service provider of momentary employees for the NHS. They work in collaboration with NHS trusts to handle short-term staffing banks on their behalf.