Category: FAQs
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 […]
Do NHS jobs have to be advertised?
A frustration among candidates for NHS jobs is the perception that some of the “best” jobs never make it to […]
Do NHS job applications check for AI? (updated September 2025)
As of September 2025, NHS job application platforms (such as Trac and NHS Jobs) do not automatically check whether tools […]
When will the NHS pay rise be paid for 2025?
In May 2025, a new NHS pay rise was announced, with all staff on the Agenda for Change pay scale […]
What is the salary of a nurse in the UK?
Nurses are the single largest staff group within the NHS, with about 400,000 nursing and midwifery staff working across the […]
Will Labour increase NHS pay?
With a general election fast approaching in July 2024, many NHS staff will be considering whether a Labour government might […]
When will the NHS pay rise for 2024 happen? (Updated August 2024)
Looking for information on the pay rise for 2025? Check out our predictions page here. Most NHS pay is governed […]