Category: FAQs
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]