Do NHS jobs tell you if your application is unsuccessful?

Applying for jobs in the NHS is a complex and time-consuming process, especially if you’re navigating the process without much […]

How long does the NHS recruitment process take?

Recruitment across the health and care sector tends to be quite a slow process – with many roles requiring additional […]

How are NHS job applications scored?

The recruitment process for NHS staff is made up of many smaller processes. One of the most important of these […]

NHS Pay Scales 2026/27 (predicted – updated January 2026)

Each year, the NHS Payscales team works with NHS policy, finance and HR insiders to predict pay uplifts ahead of […]

Can you negotiate your salary in the NHS?

One of the many confusing elements of applying for a job in the NHS (especially if you’re applying for a […]

How to get a job in the NHS without experience

About 125,000 people join the NHS each year without any prior experience of working for an NHS organisation, according to […]

How long does NHS shortlisting take?

Shortlisting refers to the process of scoring all applications that have been received for a job, and choosing which of […]

How many candidates are shortlisted for NHS interviews?

Did you know that many NHS jobs now receive more than 100 applications? With the odds of making it through […]

Can NHS jobs close early?

NHS jobs are usually advertised with a specific closing date. However, it is not uncommon for jobs to close or […]

Do NHS jobs have a probation period?

Probationary periods (periods after starting a new job where notice periods are shortened) are not standardised under the Agenda for […]