We are the NHS. We are recruiting. We are tasks.

Around 25,000 jobs are marketed on a monthly basis on the NHS Jobs website in more than 350 different careers. Whether you desire to work directly with clients or behind the scenes, there'll be a task to match you.

What every job in the NHS has in common is the knowledge that you're making a difference to people'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:

- Learn what training is needed. Some companies offer training programmes or apprenticeships
- What opportunities are there to advance your profession? The NHS is dedicated to the development of its personnel.
- Find out if you can acquire certifications while working, part-time study or range learning

All set? Have a look at the live job search below or go to the NHS Jobs site to begin.

You'll likewise discover some leading suggestions on getting that all-important application and interview spot-on!

- Live vacancies on NHS Jobs

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

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- Job applications

When you've found a suitable job:

- read the information about the job extremely carefully
- read the concerns on the application
- make sure that you match what they are looking for in the person spec for the task
- take your time to finish the form
- make sure that you emphasise what makes you suitable for the work
- discuss any experience you have that will show your dedication and understanding of the work
- inspect your information and ask somebody else to read it through

If you're aged between 16 and 30

Take a look at The King's Trust's free assistance to help make your application appropriate to health care.

Interviews

If you are invited for an interview:

- find out as much as you can about the employer, the role and individuals who'll be interviewing you if you're given their names ahead of time
- require time to prepare, eg check out in advance where the interview will be held, decide what you are going to wear and what you will take with you
- think of the type of concerns you might be asked and prepare some ideas to address them
- listen to the concerns thoroughly and take your time when answering
- take the opportunity to ask concerns 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 getting a function either directly in the NHS or in an organisation that supplies NHS services you'll be asked to reveal how you think the NHS values apply in your everyday work. Find out more about NHS values.

Find out more about applications and interviews