MORE than 80 people went through the doors looking for jobs and careers in the NHS at hospital job shops held in Winchester and Andover earlier this month.

There was particular interest in nursing with many inquiries made about healthcare assistant and nursing posts.

Sandie Skinner, an advanced neonatal nurse practitioner, said: "We feel the job shop was very successful and as a result we are interviewing two people in paediatrics next week."

Personnel officer and job-shop co-ordinator, Liz Kitcher, said: "We were all absolutely delighted with the response from both the participating staff and with the number of visitors to the hospital.

"There was a wide range of age groups who attended and we enjoyed meeting with everyone interested.

"It was a great opportunity for us to show the excellent and flexible careers available at this NHS trust."