NHS Jobs - Search Results (2023)

FAQs

How do you know if you have been shortlisted for a job NHS? ›

We will notify you of whether or not you have been shortlisted for interview via your NHS Jobs account. Invite to Interview: If you are selected for interview we will contact you via your NHS Jobs account normally one week prior to the interview date.

Once you've confirmed your shortlist, you'll be asked to send an email to unsuccessful applicants after shortlisting. You can also add an email address for applicant feedback. Only the 'Shortlisting lead' can move the job listing from the shortlisting to interview recruitment stage.

We aim to complete applications within 25 working days from the day of your successful interview providing we have full engagement from you during the process. Once you have submitted your application online, it is subject to screening. If your application is successful you will be invited for an interview.

They cannot afford a luxury of interviewing all applicants, and will typically just read the resumes and shortlist 5-10 people for the interviews.

The shortlist for an interview usually includes 10 to 20 candidates, but this can vary depending on the type of position you are hiring for. Companies with more resources may have much larger shortlists because they can afford to spend more time interviewing people in-person.

Despite the fact that recruiters will always do their very best to speed up the NHS interview process, anyone will tell you that it can take anywhere from two weeks to six months to hear back from the interview!

To find a job in the NHS is not as difficult as you may think, but it's a valid concern. What with the increased amount of doctors applying for exams such as PLAB every year, you can only sit and wonder how long it will be before everything becomes saturated.

Once someone has accepted an 'unconditional' job offer, they're in a legally binding contract of employment. However, a 'conditional' job offer can be withdrawn if the person doesn't meet the employer's conditions (eg satisfactory references and health record).

The scoring of applications, if required by your organisation, is supported by a score card beside each application form. NHS Jobs provides a standard default score card which can be used with any vacancy, or your organisation can add a number of local score-cards for use in reviewing.

How do NHS contact you after interview? ›

An email is sent to an applicant, confirming they have been invited to an interview. An email is sent to an applicant, confirming an interview has been scheduled. An email is sent to an applicant, confirming a conditional job offer has been made.

Application under review means that a manager or someone has looked at my application for the position I had applied for but are also looking at other applicants.

Longer waits are a symptom of more people needing treatment than the NHS has the capacity to deliver. This reflects a decade of much lower than average funding growth for the NHS and workforce shortages, coupled with growing and changing population health needs.

It's okay to share with the interviewer that you are nervous. You might think it's one of the weaknesses that interviewers try to avoid when hiring, but it's a lot more normal for a person to be nervous at interviews than you might think. Saying it out loud can actually help.

It just means they haven't made a decision yet. There are all sorts of things that can hold up a decision on a recruitment, and delays are quite common, especially in a large, bureaucratic organisation like the NHS.

It does not mean that you got the job. Instead, being shortlisted means you've made it through the initial screening process, and the company is interested in speaking to you further about your skills, expertise and character.

Scoring system varies but is generally between 5 and 10 questions, marked out of 5 (though sometimes just marked out of 3). Highest score gets the job offer. As PPs have said, try and answer using STAR technique and use examples of where you've demonstrated that skill etc.

It's OK to ask an interviewer how many other people are up for the same position. After all, you just want to know the odds you're up against, as anyone would. But even if inquiring is harmless, the way you ask your question might bother the interviewer.

What percentage of applicants get an interview? ›

“98% of job seekers are eliminated at the initial resume screening and only the “Top 2%” of candidates make it to the interview”, says Robert Meier, President of Job Market Experts.

Never submit the same application form twice. Always adapt it to show how you meet the person specification of the particular post you are applying for.

This stage is experienced by all candidates, it does not depend on confidence or skills. On average, employers take between 2 to 3 weeks to respond. Beyond this period, it must be understood that the candidate was not selected.

It can be anything from the same day of closing to a couple of months! On average around 4 to 5 working days.

Good place to work. Great job security and great benefits, you can find NHS discount on just about anything. Room for improvement and training available if needed.

To become a full member of the NHSP Bank, you must complete a full registration, which you can start online today. We screen your application to ensure you meet the basic membership criteria; e.g. you must have gained six months experience in the UK, within the last two years.

If your references don't respond to an employer who is doing a background check, then this might reflect badly on you. It doesn't necessarily mean that you will lose the job offer but it can definitely frustrate the hiring manager as they might feel like they have wasted their time.

A conditional offer of employment is a job offer that is based on the applicant meeting certain requirements before starting the job or continuing the job. The conditions on the job offer can include any number of additional steps or requirements.

A job offer letter typically is sent after the offer is made over the phone or by email. But even at the point of offer letter receipt, the job offer isn't necessarily set in stone. Many companies set contingencies before employment begins, like a completed background check or drug screening.

How do I get a high score on the NHS interview? ›

Employees that have been set up with a 'restricted account' on NHS Jobs will be identified in the applications list for any vacancy they apply to via a grey 'R' icon.

Interviews will typically last between 30 to 60 minutes, and will include a series of questions related to you and the role for which you are applying.

All our posts are shortlisted within six weeks of the closing date. If you have not been contacted after six weeks it is unlikely that you will have been shortlisted.

If someone is on a shortlist, for example for a job or a prize, they are one of a small group of people who have been chosen from a larger group. The successful person is then chosen from the small group. If someone or something is shortlisted for a job or a prize, they are put on a shortlist.

We will check a minimum of two references covering a minimum of 3 years employment and or training. Where a candidate has been, or currently is employed, the referees should include their 2 most recent employers (or more if this does not cover 3 years history).

Under review means the application is being viewed by hiring manager. Under consideration means after they have reviewed all application they have narrowed the candidates (very strong possibilities) to those with the best skills set and experiences that fit the job requirements. Under Review - Issue is being examined.

Does Requisition Closed Mean I Didn't Get the Job? No, the job status of “requisition closed” doesn't necessary mean that you didn't get the job. It simply means that the company is no longer accepting any more applications for the position.

It means that, shortly after date Y, the committee in charge of reviewing applicants will meet and discuss the applications that have been received up to that point and, if they like some of the candidates, they will be invited for interviews and, depending on how it goes, may get an offer.

What is a 'Two Week Wait' referral? A 'Two Week Wait' referral is a request from your General Practitioner (GP) to ask the hospital for an urgent appointment for you, because you have symptoms that might indicate that you have cancer.

What is the 18 week rule in the NHS? ›

The longest you will wait from being referred by your GP and starting your treatment will be 18 weeks. Wherever possible you will wait less than this. Any hospital appointments, tests, scans or other procedures that you may need before being treated will all happen within this maximum time limit.

The fact private patients can jump the queue for treatment flies in the face of the founding ethos of the NHS – that all patients are seen as equal and treated according to need and not the ability to pay.

"Any off-color remark from the person interviewing you or a problematic comment from someone working in the organization is a red flag. If you encounter any disrespectful behavior on display, directed at you or someone else, assume that it is normalized in the organization."

Yes you can, provided you are doing so for the right reasons. Notes are appropriate if they contain questions or points of discussion stemming from your research about the role and/or organisation, or if they are a summary of key content from your CV you want to highlight during your interview.

Previously, when shortlisting was completed, NHS Jobs would notify unsuccessful applicants by updating the application status in their NHS Jobs account. Similarly, following interviews, unsuccessful applicants would only become aware via a status change in their NHS Jobs account.

They cannot afford a luxury of interviewing all applicants, and will typically just read the resumes and shortlist 5-10 people for the interviews.

The shortlist for an interview usually includes 10 to 20 candidates, but this can vary depending on the type of position you are hiring for. Companies with more resources may have much larger shortlists because they can afford to spend more time interviewing people in-person.

This stage is experienced by all candidates, it does not depend on confidence or skills. On average, employers take between 2 to 3 weeks to respond. Beyond this period, it must be understood that the candidate was not selected.

Generally, candidates won't hear anything until 1-2 weeks after the closing date. This is to ensure the manager gets the best opportunity to capture the most amount of talent. Some positions are open for a month or longer.

How are NHS interviews scored? ›

Scoring system varies but is generally between 5 and 10 questions, marked out of 5 (though sometimes just marked out of 3). Highest score gets the job offer. As PPs have said, try and answer using STAR technique and use examples of where you've demonstrated that skill etc.

It does not mean that you got the job. Instead, being shortlisted means you've made it through the initial screening process, and the company is interested in speaking to you further about your skills, expertise and character.

To be shortlisted for an interview means that you have successfully completed an application form or produced an effective CV which has enabled you to stand out from the crowd, and meet the job criteria as specified by the employer.

It can be anything from the same day of closing to a couple of months! On average around 4 to 5 working days.

Thanks for reaching out! This certainly sounds like an interesting job, and I appreciate your consideration. I really love the work I'm doing for [Your Company] and am not in the market for a new opportunity at the moment. That said, if I find myself looking to make a change in the future, I'll be sure to get in touch.

Dear [Recruiter name], Thank you for reaching out about this opportunity—it sounds like a great job and aligns with where I'd like to take my career. I'm eager to learn more. As you may have seen on my resume, I have [X number of years] in this field.

With a pass rate of less than 50%, you do not take enough risks within your interview process. A simple rule is that the more familiar you are with the position, the higher the pass rate. ‍That makes sense.

The scoring of applications, if required by your organisation, is supported by a score card beside each application form. NHS Jobs provides a standard default score card which can be used with any vacancy, or your organisation can add a number of local score-cards for use in reviewing.

An email is sent to an applicant, confirming they have been invited to an interview. An email is sent to an applicant, confirming an interview has been scheduled. An email is sent to an applicant, confirming a conditional job offer has been made.