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Searching for a Job
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We are the NHS. We are hiring. We are tasks.
Around 25,000 jobs are advertised every month on the NHS Jobs website in more than 350 different careers. Whether you desire to work directly with patients or behind the scenes, there'll be a job to suit you.
What every job in the NHS shares is the understanding that you're making a difference to individuals'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:
- Find out what training is required. Some companies provide training programs or apprenticeships
- What opportunities are there to advance your career? The NHS is devoted to the advancement of its personnel.
- Find out if you can while working, part-time study or distance learning
All set? Have a look at the live task search below or go to the NHS Jobs website to start.
You'll also find some top ideas on getting that all-important application and interview spot-on!
- Live vacancies on NHS Jobs
Take an appearance at NHS Jobs for vacances in your area below and search by keyword, area and task group.
You can also register to receive task alerts by email so you are the very first to know of any vacancies suitable for you.
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- Job applications
When you have actually found an appropriate vacancy:
- check out the details about the task extremely thoroughly - read the concerns on the application kind
- make certain that you match what they are trying to find in the person specification for the task
- take your time to complete the kind
- make sure that you emphasise what makes you ideal for the work
- point out any experience you have that will show your dedication and understanding of the work
- inspect your details and ask somebody else to read it through
If you're aged in between 16 and 30
Check out The King's Trust's free assistance to assist make your application relevant to healthcare.
Interviews
If you are welcomed for an interview:
- learn as much as you can about the company, the role and individuals who'll be interviewing you if you're given their names ahead of time - take some time to prepare, eg have a look at in advance where the interview will be held, decide what you are going to use and what you will take with you
- consider the kind of questions you may be asked and prepare some ideas to address them
- listen to the concerns carefully and take your time when answering
- seize the day to ask concerns at the end
Know that as part of the recruitment procedure, you may be asked to take aptitude tests. You are most likely to have a health evaluation and rap sheet check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
If you're obtaining a function either directly in the NHS or in an organisation that offers NHS services you'll be asked to demonstrate how you think the NHS values use in your daily work. Discover more about NHS values.
Discover more about applications and interviews