NHS Professionals provides Bank Members with access to comprehensive online, and classroom based training, free of charge. Bank Members do not receive payment for attending classroom based training, reimbursement for travel, or time to complete online training. Online training can be completed in your own time, at your own pace.

Yes, however if you have up-to-date Occupational Health records you may not need further immunisation/vaccinations.

NHS Professionals specialises in providing flexible workers to meet the varying needs of Trusts and therefore does not offer any permanent positions. As part of the flexible worker needs of Trusts, there are opportunities for long-term placements. Many NHS Professionals flexible workers go on to gain substantive employment within Trusts on the basis of the knowledge and experience they have gained through NHS Professionals.

You can access your online training via Learnspace using the link.

NHS Professionals operates an online application process. Please visit the 'Joining NHSP' page on our website, which provides details of the different memberships options and the recruitment process for these.

As an NHS Professionals Bank Member you will be provided with two NHS Professionals uniforms. Section 3 of the applicant pack, which is provided in preparation for your interview, contains a uniform order form which you will be required to complete and bring to your interview. Towards the end of your pre-employment checks your uniform will be ordered by your dedicated Recruitment Assistant. It will take 7-10 working days for your uniform to be delivered. Please be aware not all bank workers will require a uniform, our Recruitment Team will inform you prior to completing the recruitment process if a uniform is not required. If you do not receive it within this time frame, please email uniform@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk.

On most occasions DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks are completed within several weeks of the DBS office receiving your completed online form. However DBS clearance can take up to 60 days. To check your DBS status online you will need your DBS form reference number (E) and date of birth. To obtain the reference number you can either call NHS Professionals on your normal contact number or call the Disclosure and Barring Service direct on 03000 200 190, stating the personal details required. To track online visit the Gov.uk website. If you have signed up to the DBS Update Service and have provided us with a copy of your latest disclosure and completed the consent form, the Update Service check will be completed on the day of your successful interview with no time delay in an update being received.

This will depend on obtaining full and correct information from you. We aim to complete applications within 25 working days from the day of your successful interview providing we have full engagement from you during the process. Once you have submitted your application online, it is subject to screening. If your application is successful you will be invited for an interview. Following a successful interview NHS Professionals will complete several pre-employment checks including a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service check), Occupational Health Clearance and professional reference checks. If these checks are satisfactorily completed, you will then attend a training day before undertaking work opportunities.

You can still apply to join NHS Professionals as there are a range of other certificates that we accept which align themselves to the 15 standards of the Care Certificate.  If you wish to discuss your qualifications further please contact a member of the recruitment team on 03332 407 5520.

NHS Professionals' experience requirements state that newly qualified nurses need to have completed their preceptorship or must be able to demonstrate at least 6 months experience as a nurse in the relevant clinical setting.

You can contact Learnspace Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00 on 0117 3256 500. Alternatively, you can send an email to the Learnspace team at LearnSpaceSupport@skillsforhealth.org.uk.

Yes, on the basis that your visa is current and valid for work in the UK. For further information please consult the UKBA website.

You should receive your welcome pack within 5 working days of completing the recruitment process. If you have not received your welcome pack within 5 working days of completing the recruitment process please contact the Recruitment team on 03332 407 552.

NHS Professionals does not cover all NHS Trusts. If your nearest trust is not showing, this simply means we are not in partnership with them as of yet and you can continue with your application selecting an alternative Trust that we are in partnership with.

Your dedicated Recruitment Assistant will inform you what mandatory training is required as it varies depending on the trust and role you have applied for. In most cases, our mandatory training will be delivered over a two to two and a half day face-to-face training session known as a Training. Any non- generic mandatory training will be run by our client NHS Trusts.

We accept written professional references from either line manager or HR department however, if you are/were studying we will accept reference from your tutor or university/college admin department. We are required to request references to cover last 3 years of employment/education and all employment gaps need to be explained. On some occasions we may request character references from a person of standing to cover gaps in employment.

Your application could have been rejected for various reasons, including previous experience and skills, lack of relevant experience and qualifications (such as Care Certificate for CSWs) etc. If your application has been unsuccessful you are welcome to re-apply after 6 months.