Application guidance

Find out what to expect when applying for a role at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, from submitting your application to receiving your offer.

Where we advertise jobs

All of our job vacancies are advertised on our website, and on the NHS Jobs website.

Search our current vacancies

How to apply

To apply for a role at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

  1. Search for vacancies on our website or the NHS Jobs website.
  2. Browse our current vacancies and select the role you’re interested in to view the full job description and person specification.
  3. Check your suitability by reviewing the essential qualifications, skills, and experience required for the role.
  4. If you meet the essential criteria and wish to apply, complete the online application form.
  5. You will need to register an account, allowing you to save your application and easily tailor it for future roles.

Top tip: Make sure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the requirements outlined in the person specification. This helps us understand your suitability and increases your chances of being shortlisted.

What we look for in an application

When applying for a role at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, it is important to carefully read the person specification. You should clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria, as this forms the basis for shortlisting.

This includes outlining any required qualifications, relevant experience, and specific skills mentioned in the job listing.

In the ‘Additional Information’ section of your application, use the space to show how you meet the wider requirements of the role. This is also a great opportunity to tell us how you align with our Trust values – we’re looking for people who not only have the right experience but who will also contribute positively to our culture and community.

What happens when we receive your application

Once your application is submitted, it will be reviewed by a shortlisting panel. The panel will assess whether you meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification. If we receive a large number of applications, we may also use the desirable criteria to help us shortlist.

Following the shortlisting process, if you’re successfully shortlisted, you will receive an email inviting you to log in and book an interview slot.

If invited to interview, you’ll need to bring certain documents with you so we can carry out the necessary pre-employment checks. Full details of what to bring will be included in your interview invitation.

What happens if you get the job

If you’re successful at interview, you’ll receive a conditional offer letter. This means your offer is subject to the completion of several pre-employment checks, which are required under NHS recruitment standards.

These checks include:

  • Occupational Health assessment – to confirm you are fit for the role
  • Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check – if required for the role, you will be asked to complete an online application
  • Right to work verification – to confirm your eligibility to work in the UK
  • Qualification checks – to verify any qualifications listed in your application
  • Employment history and references – typically covering the last three years
  • Identity verification – to confirm your ID matches official documents

You’ll be kept updated throughout the process and informed if any additional information is needed.