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 […]

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 […]

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 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 January 2026)

As of January 2026, NHS job application platforms (such as Trac and NHS Jobs) do not automatically check whether tools […]

How to write a good NHS job application

Getting the job you want in the NHS has arguably never been more difficult. Many NHS jobs (especially non-clinical roles) […]