Searching for a Job

We are the NHS. We are hiring. We are tasks.

Around 25,000 jobs are promoted monthly on the NHS Jobs website in more than 350 various careers. Whether you wish to work directly with or behind the scenes, employment there'll be a job to suit you.

What every task in the NHS has in typical is the understanding 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:

- Learn what training is needed. Some employers use training programmes or apprenticeships
- What chances are there to progress your profession? The NHS is dedicated to the advancement of its staff.
- Find out if you can get qualifications while working, part-time study or range learning

All set? Have a look at the live job search listed below or visit the NHS Jobs website to start.

You'll also discover some top ideas on getting that necessary application and employment interview spot-on!

- Live jobs on NHS Jobs

Take an appearance at NHS Jobs for vacances in your area listed below and search by keyword, location and task group.

You can also sign up to get task informs by e-mail so you are the very first to know of any vacancies appropriate for you.

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- Job applications

When you have actually found an appropriate job:

- check out the info about the job extremely carefully
- read the concerns on the application kind
- make certain that you match what they are looking for employment in the individual spec for the job
- take your time to complete the form
- make certain that you emphasise what makes you appropriate for the work
- mention any experience you have that will reveal your dedication and understanding of the work
- inspect your details and ask someone else to read it through

If you're aged in between 16 and 30

Have a look at The King's Trust's totally free support to help make your application relevant to health care.

Interviews

If you are invited for an interview:

- discover as much as you can about the employer, the role and individuals who'll be interviewing you if you're provided their names ahead of time
- take time to prepare, eg have a look at ahead of time where the interview will be held, choose what you are going to use and what you will take with you
- believe about the type of questions you might be asked and prepare some ideas to answer them
- listen to the questions thoroughly and take your time when answering
- take the chance to ask questions at the end

Understand that as part of the recruitment process, you might 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 requesting a function either straight in the NHS or in an organisation that offers NHS services you'll be asked to reveal how you think the NHS worths use in your daily work. Find out more about NHS worths.

Learn more about applications and interviews

Flexible work

Getting a permanent task is not the only way to work in the NHS. You can get valuable experience by taking a momentary contract or thinking about momentary 'bank' work.

NHS Professionals (NHSP) is the leading supplier of momentary employees for the NHS. They work in partnership with NHS trusts to handle short-lived staffing rely on their behalf.