We are the NHS. We are recruiting. We are jobs.

Around 25,000 jobs are marketed each month on the NHS Jobs site in more than 350 various professions. Whether you wish to work straight with patients or behind the scenes, there'll be a task to suit you.

What every job in the NHS shares is the knowledge that you're making a difference to individuals's lives every day.

If your heart is set on a career in the NHS, there are a couple of things you can do before applying:

- Find out what training is required. Some employers use training programmes or apprenticeships
- What opportunities exist to progress your profession? The NHS is committed to the development of its staff.
- Find out if you can get qualifications while working, part-time study or range knowing

All set? Have a look at the live task search below or check out the NHS Jobs site to begin.

You'll also find some leading tips on getting that all-important application and interview spot-on!

- Live jobs on NHS Jobs

Have a look at NHS Jobs for vacances in your location listed below and search by keyword, area and task group.

You can also sign up to receive job alerts by email so you are the first to know of any jobs ideal for you.

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- Job applications

When you have actually found a suitable job:

- check out the information about the task really carefully
- read the questions on the application
- make sure that you match what they are trying to find in the individual requirements for the task
- take your time to finish the type
- ensure that you stress what makes you appropriate for the work
- discuss any experience you have that will reveal 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

Take a look at The King's Trust's complimentary support to help make your application appropriate to healthcare.

Interviews

If you are invited for an interview:

- discover out as much as you can about the employer, the role and the people who'll be interviewing you if you're provided their names in advance
- 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
- think about the kind of concerns you may be asked and prepare some concepts to answer them
- listen to the questions carefully and take your time when answering
- take the chance to ask questions at the end

Know that as part of the recruitment procedure, you may be asked to take ability tests. You are likely to have a health evaluation and criminal record check through the and Barring Service.

If you're getting a function either straight in the NHS or in an organisation that offers NHS services you'll be asked to demonstrate how you believe the NHS worths use in your everyday work. Learn more about NHS values.

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