Your Recruitment Journey
Your Recruitment Journey
A good application will help you show why you are the right person for the role you are applying for.
Once you have found a vacancy with us that you are interested in, you can start your application.
The application form is divided into several sections. You can complete your application in parts and save as you go but make sure you answer all the questions on the application form. If you do not, your application may not be considered.
You can work on your application over a number of days. This will give you the chance to check all of the information you provide before submitting. Please make sure you submit it before any closing date and be aware that some job adverts may close early, so it is best to submit your application as soon as possible.
Where can I search for all roles available in your Trust?

Where can I search for all roles available in your Trust?
×All roles available in our Trust are advertised on our jobs board. View all our vacancies using the link below.
Upcoming Events & Key Contacts

Upcoming Events & Key Contacts
×We host a variety of internal events where you can meet representatives to find out more about working life and opportunities within the Trust. We also attend various external events, locally in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire area and nationally.
Applying for a Role

Applying for a Role
×Ready to apply for a role? A good application will help you show us why you are the right person for the role you are applying for.
The application form is divided into several sections. You can complete your application in parts and save as you go but make sure you answer all the questions on the application form. If you do not, your application may not be considered.
Top tips
- Read the job advert, job description and person specification thoroughly before starting your application. Make sure the role is everything you expect it to be. This will give you the certainty that you are the right fit for the job description and a better idea of what kind of questions you might be asked during the interview.
- If you would like more information about the role, contact the Recruitment Manager by using the contact details provided in the advert.
- Submit your application as soon as you can. For some vacancies, we receive a very high number of applications. This means we may close the vacancy early. This is clearly marked on all of our job adverts.
- When applying to come and work with us, we will ask you to provide information about your education and qualifications. This includes your employment history and your personal information. We will also ask for supporting information in your application. In this part of the application form, we want you to tell us about how you think you meet the criteria for the role.
- Please include your reasons for applying and take the opportunity to highlight your particular strengths, motivations and relevant experiences. You might find it easiest if you use the criteria within the person specification as headings and provide examples of how you meet these criteria underneath those headings.
Interviews & Assessments

Interviews & Assessments
×So, you’ve been shortlisted and invited to interview? Here is what to expect and some advice on preparation.
- Research: Make sure you are familiar with the role you are applying for, the department, North Bristol NHS Trust, and our values. If you are applying for a role in a particular speciality, ensure that you have a thorough understanding of this.
- Anticipate the interview questions: The advert, job description, and person specification will give you a lot of clues about the interview questions we'll be using. It would be worthwhile revising for any tests and preparing answers for expected interview questions.
- Consider your appearance: Make sure you are dressed smartly for your interview. The way you present yourself is important whether you’re coming to an interview or an assessment centre.
- Plan your journey: Aim to arrive early as this will give you time to settle down before the interview. Check where your interview is being held, so you know where to go when you arrive. Make sure you are familiar with how to find our hospitals. If you do get delayed make sure you call ahead to let your interviewers know. Saving their contact details in your phone will make this easier.
Offer of Employment, Checks and Starting

Offer of Employment, Checks and Starting
×You've had an offer! What next?
Your offer of employment will be subject to whether you can provide us with satisfactory references, health clearance, and DBS (where appropriate). We may also need to carry out some other checks, depending on the nature of the role. These may include qualification checks, driving licence checks, and registration checks. We will also carry out identity and eligibility to work checks.