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NHS England Specialist Doctors, Nursing Officers & Paramedic Cadre Recruitment 2026

Advt No: NHS-ENG/REC/2026/091 Total Posts: 3,850 Posts Posted: 05 Sep 2026 Views: 9,846
Location: Across England (London, West Midlands, North West, Yorkshire)  |  Pay Scale: Band 5 to Band 8a: £29,970 - £58,972 / annum + NHS Pension & High Cost Area Supplement
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NHS England Specialist Doctors, Nursing Officers & Paramedic Cadre Recruitment 2026 Notice

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Important Dates
  • Notification Published: 01/09/2026
  • Apply Online Start Date: 05/09/2026
  • Last Date for Submission: 15/11/2026 (5:00 PM BST)
  • Clinical Interview & OSCE Dates: December 2026
  • Joining / Induction: January - February 2027
Application Fee Details
  • Application Fee: Nil (All Candidates)
  • Police / DBS Background Verification: Reimbursed by Trust upon commencement of post.
Age Limit & Eligibility Criteria
  • Minimum Age: 21 Years
  • Maximum Age: 55 Years
  • Age Relaxation: Standard NHS Trust service guidelines apply.
Essential Educational Qualification:

NMC Registration for Registered Nurses / Midwives; GMC Registration for Medical Specialists; HCPC Registration for Paramedics & Allied Health Professionals.

Vacancy Details & Eligibility Breakdown
Post Name Total Vacancies Eligibility / Specialization
Staff Nurse (Band 5 - Adult / Critical Care / Paediatric) 2,100 Posts B.Sc Nursing / GNM + NMC Pin
Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist (Band 6/7) 650 Posts Post-grad Diploma / Master's + 3 Yrs Experience
Allied Health Specialists & Paramedics 700 Posts Degree in Paramedic Science / Physiotherapy + HCPC
Consultant Physicians & Specialty Doctors 400 Posts MBBS / MD / MRCP / FRCS with Full GMC Licence
Examination & Selection Process
  • 1. Screening of Application and Clinical Experience
  • 2. Clinical Skills Competency Interview & Panel Assessment
  • 3. Occupational Health Health-Check & DBS Clearance
  • 4. Offer of Employment & Visa Sponsorship issuance (where applicable)
How to Fill Online Application Form
1. Navigate to the official NHS Jobs portal via the 'Apply Online' link.
2. Create or sign in to your NHS Jobs profile.
3. Search by Job Reference or Trust Location.
4. Complete the online employment history, clinical competencies, and NMC/GMC details.
5. Provide details of two professional referees.
6. Submit application before the deadline.