We are the NHS. We are recruiting. We are tasks.

Around 25,000 jobs are advertised monthly on the NHS Jobs site in more than 350 various professions. Whether you want to work straight with patients or behind the scenes, there'll be a task to match you.

What every job in the NHS shares is the understanding that you're making a difference to individuals's lives every day.

If your heart is set on a career in the NHS, there are a couple of things you can do before applying:

- Find out what training is required. Some companies use training programmes or apprenticeships

- What chances are there to progress your profession? The NHS is dedicated to the development of its staff.

- Learn if you can acquire qualifications while working, part-time study or distance learning

All set? Have a look at the live job search below or check out the NHS Jobs site to get going.

You'll likewise discover some top tips on getting that all-important application and interview spot-on!

- Live jobs on NHS Jobs

Take an appearance at NHS Jobs for vacances in your area below and search by keyword, location and job group.

You can also register to receive task signals by e-mail so you are the very first to know of any vacancies appropriate for you.

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- Job applications

When you've discovered an appropriate vacancy:

- check out the info about the job extremely carefully

- check out the questions on the application

- make certain that you match what they are searching for in the individual spec for the job

- take your time to finish the kind

- make certain that you emphasise what makes you suitable for the work

- mention any experience you have that will show your dedication and understanding of the work

- examine your information and ask another person to read it through

If you're aged between 16 and 30

Have a look at The King's Trust's free support to help make your application relevant to healthcare.

Interviews

If you are welcomed for an interview:

- learn as much as you can about the company, the role and individuals who'll be interviewing you if you're given their names ahead of time

- take some time to prepare, eg check out ahead of time where the will be held, choose what you are going to use and what you will take with you

- believe about the type of questions you may be asked and prepare some ideas to answer them

- listen to the concerns carefully and take your time when answering

- take the opportunity to ask questions at the end

Know that as part of the recruitment procedure, you may be asked to take aptitude tests. You are likely to have a health assessment and criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you're applying for a role either directly in the NHS or in an organisation that supplies NHS services you'll be asked to demonstrate how you believe the NHS values apply in your everyday work. Find out more about NHS values.

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