Huge Manchester NHS jobs recruitment fair offering hundreds of ‘same day’ hires at Emirates Old Trafford

Hundreds of jobseekers are expected to be made on-the-day job offers at a two-day NHS recruitment event in Manchester, hosted by job site Indeed and the NHS.

The organisations are partnering on a series of in-person recruitment events across England to interview for healthcare support worker (HCSW) roles in the health service.

The recruitment events are aimed at candidates who are looking to start out in a healthcare career, return to work after a break, or change careers from another sector.

There are currently thousands of vacancies with the NHS and a backlog of patients awaiting treatment following the pandemic.

When and where is the Manchester event?

Recruiters will be heading to Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 April.

You need to register in advance at the Indeed website here. You will then have your details checked and be invited to book an interview slot.

Recruiters say some of those who are successful could be offered a job on the same day, subject to post-interview checks.

At an earlier pilot event in Plymouth, nearly 300 people were interviewed, resulting in 239 job offers.

What do healthcare support workers do?

Healthcare support workers work across a variety of medical settings, from mental health to children’s services, providing help to patients.

There are no set entry requirements to become a healthcare support worker but you may be assessed for skills like good communication and problem-solving skills, plus demonstrating a passion for helping people.

Bosses say some go on to become future nurses, nursing associates and midwives.

Where are the jobs based and what is the salary?

Healthcare support workers will earn £18,546 - £19,917 per year according to the job advert.

Recruiters are hiring for the following locations:

• Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, ENG M25 3BL GB
• Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, ENG M13 9WL GB
• Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, ENG BL4 0JR GB
• East Cheshire NHS Trust, ENG SK10 3BL GB
• Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, ENG OL6 7SR GB
• Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, ENG M6 8HD GB
• Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, ENG SK2 7JE GB
• Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, ENG OL6 9RW GB
• The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, ENG M20 4BX GB
• Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust, ENG WN1 2NN GB