Yes, however you can save your profile on the NHS Jobs website with your personal information, qualifications, employment history, references and supporting information so you do not need to duplicate information every time you apply for a new role, however you can edit it.

You should normally receive a copy of your DBS check within four weeks however at certain times of the year, the DBS has a backlog of applications to process which may cause a delay in their response. Enhanced checks normally take longer than standard checks.

We require references that will cover the previous three years and if you are external to the Trust, we require a minimum of two references. If these are from currentor previous employers it will need to be from your manager or line manager, if it is an educational reference it will need to be someone that had taught you or was a mentor, etc. We can accept personal references, but this must be someone in a professional setting who you have known for at least two years. We can only accept professional email addresses; these do not include Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

Please complete all sections of the application in full. Refer to the job description and personal specification to ensure that you’ve provided evidence that you possess the qualities, skills and relevant qualification required for the role you are applying for. Use the supporting information to sell yourself. Ensure you allow time to complete your application and don’t leave it until the last minute. Check grammar and spelling before submitting your application

Identification Documents. The following documents are accepted for proof of Identity and to confirm your Right to Work: You will need a combination of 2 proofs of photographic ID and a proof of address OR one photographic ID and two proofs of address. Photo Driving Licence, Passport, Birth Certificate, Bank Statement and Utility Bill within the last three months are the main ID documents we accept. We do not accept mobile phone/TV licence or Insurance bills. We do accept Council Tax/Water bills which are annual statements but must be for the current year. Please use this link to select your combination of ID documents to see if this is enough to satisfy NHS standards and DBS requirements (if applicable): https://apps.trac.jobs/candidate/iddocs If you have any queries relating to your ID documents, please contact the Recruitment Team prior to attending your interview. Right to Work Documents. Passport or Birth Certificate with proof of your National Insurance Number (NI card or HMRC letter). All documents must be originals or certified copies, in date, valid and show your current name and address. If the name on your documents do not match your current name, please bring the relevant documents with you to evidence the change – marriage certificate, deed poll certificate, etc.

The ID is required to complete an identity check as well as the DBS check; this contributes to your mandatory employment clearances. Names and addresses will need to match your application form.

This is at the discretion of the hiring manager, and therefore we cannot guarantee a video interview, however we do offer this occasionally. If the hiring manager is able to accommodate this request, we will require you to have access to Microsoft Teams in advance to allow us to then send an invite to your calendar

This is dependent on the interview schedule and the discretion of the hiring manager, and therefore we cannot guarantee an alternative date/time, however please contact your Recruitment Administrator as soon as you can to discuss.

Research Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and the location and ward you’ve applied for. Re-read your application, job description and person specification. Plan your journey and leave plenty of time. It’s best practice to arrive 10-15 minutes early. Think of a couple of questions you’d like to ask. Remember an interview is a two-way conversation and gives you the opportunity to find out more about the role. Try not to be too nervous.