JOB APPLICATION
Completing a successful application
This overview has been designed to provide you with useful information and guidance on how best to approach completing a job application.
When planning your personal statement consider:
You will find NHS jobs advertised across a number of different job sites such as Indeed or LinkedIn. This is done to increase the visibility of vacancies however in most circumstances you will be asked to apply directly with the employer. Make sure you read the advert thoroughly so you don’t submit an application to the wrong place. Most NHS employers usually manage applications through an online system. Lots of NHS Trusts use a system called Trac Jobs but you may find smaller NHS employers like GP practices use the NHS Jobs site instead, there are also other application systems in use across the NHS. It is very important that you complete these system applications to the highest of your ability as some NHS organisations may not look at attached CVs and may only use information imputed directly into their system to evaluate candidates. The application may require the completion of several role-specific questions and a personal statement. Employers will also review your relevant experience and qualifications. Employers will use personal statement to confirm whether your application should be shortlisted for an interview against the essential and desirable criteria for the job. Generally speaking, the information you have written for your CV can be used to help you complete your system application, though you will want to tailor the content to fit the role you are applying for. +
Further information (Links) You can view further help on completing the application form here . Practice and perfect your interview technique with the help of videos from leading industry professionals via Be My Interviewer . For a more detailed overview of how to complete an application for NHS jobs please click here . Top tip: Ensure that you allow enough time to complete the application. It can take time to complete a quality personal statement and some roles may close early if they receive a high number of applications. What is the main purpose of the role? Why is this role important to the organisation, the NHS and patients? What are the key skills and experience required? What personal qualities, values and behaviours are needed to make this role work most successfully and map your previous experinence against the role requirements?
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