How to apply

You can apply for all jobs at NHS Direct on the NHS Jobs website.

1. Go to the NHS Direct page on NHS Jobs. Or search for ‘NHS Direct’ in the employer field on the detailed search form.
   
2. Scroll though the list of NHS Direct vacancies and click on the job you want to apply for.
   
3. Click on the apply button at the bottom of the page.
   
4. Login to NHS Jobs with your username and password. If you don’t have an account, you can register on this page.
   
5. You may be asked to answer some simple questions before you apply. Answer the questions, then click the submit button.
   

Completing the application form

You can now fill out the application form. Simply complete all the relevant sections on the form.

If you have applied for a job with NHS Jobs before, some sections will already be filled out. So make sure you update the form so it’s relevant to the job you are applying for.

You don’t have to complete the form in one go – NHS Jobs will save the form for you if you want to come back and finish it another time. Just make sure you click the save button at the bottom of the form before you leave the page.

Submitting the application form

Once you’re happy with your application form press the submit button at the bottom of the form.

Make sure you’re completely happy with the form before you submit it as you won’t be able to make changes after it’s been sent.

You will then get an email confirmation saying that your form has been sent to us.

Accessing your application form

You can still access the job details and a copy of your application form once it’s been sent.

Just login to NHS Jobs and click on the my applications menu on the left-hand navigation menu.

Help with your application

If you have any problems when completing your application form please contact the national recruitment helpline on 0845 6001855.