• English and Math GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent
• Competence based level 2 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Care
  • or 
    • Care Certificate Standard – demonstrating the 15/16 standard have been meet and signed by an employer.
    • Access to Higher Education (Nursing) – EQ. to Level 4 Qualification + 12 months experience in one of the follow; hospital, nursing home, domiciliary, residential homes or supported living
    • Access to Higher Education (Health and Social Care) – EQ. to level 4 Qualification + 12 months experience in one of the follow; hospital, nursing home, domiciliary, residential homes or supported living
    • Heath and Social Care Diploma completed at college + 12 months experience in one of the follow; hospital, nursing home, domiciliary, residential homes or supported living
    • BTEC Level 2 Minimum in Health and Social Care + 12 months experience in one of the follow; hospital, nursing home, domiciliary, residential homes or supported living
    • Second or Third Year student nurse on a undergraduate Adult's Nursing course
    • Second or Third Year student nurse on a undergraduate Children's Nursing course

Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship. Please note this role is not on the Home Office list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.  

If you're interested in starting a career with CHFT, this event is a great opportunity to learn more and take your first steps.

• Meet the Teams: You’ll be able to meet CHFT staff, including team leaders and departments that are currently hiring.
• Get Recruitment Advice: There will be helpful information about how the CHFT recruitment process works, along with tips and support to help you write a strong job application.
• On-the-Day Interviews: If you register in advance and meet the requirements for a role, you may be offered an interview at the event. Interview times will be arranged ahead of time where possible.
• Interview Format: The interview will have two parts:
  1. A formal interview with a panel who will ask you some questions.
  2. A short scenario-based exercise to see how you might handle a real-life situation at work.
• Interview outcomes: Please note offers will not be made on the day.  
• What Will Happens Next: You’ll receive an email with your interview outcome within 5 working days of the event. This will come from: ask.recruitment@cht.nhs.uk.  Where an offer is to be made, you will be asked to complete an application form and then formally receive a conditional offer of employment.   For those unsuccessful, we hope the advice from recruitment will help you in the future.  
• Pre Registration: for an interview at the event, pre registration is required.  The closing date for this is Sunday 16 November.  

2026 dates will be released soon