Applying for a job
We’re delighted you’re considering applying for a job with us.
We welcome you to become part of our team, where your talents and passion can truly make a difference.
Discover your perfect role
We advertise all our roles in the vacancies section of our site, as well as on trusted platforms like NHS Jobs, LinkedIn, Indeed, FindAJob, and Jora.
Take your time to explore opportunities and find a position that interests you and fits your skills and experience.
Visit HealthJobs UK website to see our latest vacancies
Top tip: Before applying, we encourage you to learn more about our CQC ‘Outstanding’ rated trust and our supportive employee culture. Understanding what we value will help you tailor your application and showcase how you’ll fit into our team.
Reach out with questions
Have questions about a job you’re interested in? Don’t hesitate to reach out before you apply!
Contact the recruiting manager listed on the job advert to:
- Learn more about the role, responsibilities, and team
- Ask questions that will help you feel confident when completing your application
Top tip: Reaching out shows genuine interest and allows you to gain valuable insights to make your application stand out.
Prepare your application
When you’ve found the perfect job, take a moment to:
- Review the job description and note the essential criteria
- Reflect on examples of your skills and experiences that match these requirements
Apply using our online system
To apply, you’ll need to use our applicant tracking system, TRAC. We don’t accept CV applications. This ensures fairness and consistency in assessing applications.
- The first time you apply, you’ll create an account
- Once registered, you can log in anytime to start or continue your application
Use the online application form to provide all your relevant experience and skills. Make sure you complete all sections fully and include all relevant work history and qualifications.
Your application must include the names and contact details of references covering the last five years.
Top tip: Some roles may close earlier than the advertised closing date so apply as soon as possible.
Help us choose you
We score all applications based on how well they show you meet the person specification to decide who will be invited to interview.
Focus on the supporting information section to help you get a great score:
- Demonstrate how you meet the essential skills, qualifications and experience from within the person specification
- Use specific examples that show not just that you can do the job but how you’ll excel in it
- Tailor your application to the role for the best chances of getting shortlisted for interview
We are pleased to offer guaranteed interviews to:
- Disabled applicants who meet all essential criteria as part of our Disability Confident status
- Members of the armed forces community who meet all the essential criteria
Top tip: To be considered under our guaranteed interview scheme, tick this in your application, in addition to demonstrating your suitability.
Final checks before you submit
You can’t edit your application once it’s submitted, so take a few minutes to:
- Review your answers for completeness and accuracy
- Check for typos or missing information
When you’re ready, click submit!
You’ll receive an email confirming your application.
We’ll review your application and let you know as soon as possible after the closing date if you have progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
If shortlisted, you’ll receive an interview invitation, usually via email from NHS Trac Jobs, with a link to book your interview, either face-to-face or online via Microsoft Teams.
Once you’re booked on, a reminder will be sent the day before your interview.
In addition to a standard interview, we may include assessments such as written tasks or presentations.
If this is the case, you’ll be provided with details in your interview invitation.
You’ll also be given the option to request any reasonable adjustments needed.
Visit Scope website to read more about reasonable adjustments
Top tip: Keep an eye on spam/junk folders as emails can sometimes go into these folders. If you can’t make the interview date suggested, don’t be afraid to ask if an alternative date can be offered.
Interview questions
For most roles, the next stage is an interview based on our values:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working together with you to develop innovative solutions
Our questions will focus on how your behaviour aligns with these values, so consider this carefully when preparing for your interview.
Top tip: Read our interview tips document to help you prepare (pdf)
Following your interview, the Recruiting Manager will let you know the outcome of the interview, usually the same day or day after the interviews.
Successful candidates
If you’re successful, you’ll receive a verbal conditional offer which will be followed up by email. Once you have accepted your job offer, there are only a few more steps to go through on your NHS recruitment journey, including pre-employment checks.
Unsuccessful candidates
If you’re unsuccessful at interview, you’ll be given the opportunity to request feedback to help you in the future.
Joining us
Our job offers are conditional and subject to pre-employment checks.
We have a responsibility to ensure our patients and staff are safe in our care, and our pre-employment checks follow the NHS Employment Standards and Regulations Guidelines.
Visit NHS Employers website to read more about standards
Checks include:
- Identity checks
- Right to work checks
- DBS check (where required)
- Professional registration/qualification check (where applicable)
- References
- Occupational Health check
Ready to start
Once all pre-employment checks are complete, your new line manager will be in contact to arrange a start date.
When we agree your start date with you, our Recruitment Administration team will send you an unconditional offer and your contract of employment.
Top tip: To prepare for your start, you may wish to visit our Nexus for New Starters onboarding website. You can see more about working for our trust and even start some of your statutory and mandatory training.
Contact us
You can contact us if you have questions at any stage of the recruitment process