Description
Did you know that many NHS jobs now attract more than 100 applications?
It has probably never been more difficult to get a job within the NHS, yet the NHS is also in greater need of good-quality staff than ever. That’s why a small group of experienced NHS managers have come together to create Writing a great NHS job application: the insider’s guide.
This 25-page PDF guide covers everything you need to know to create a job application with the best chance of getting you the job you want.
Based on more than 40 years of combined experience of recruiting within the NHS, you’ll find tips and advice including:
- How to avoid the supporting statement mistake that sends more than 75% of applications straight to the bin;
- Four places to find “hidden” NHS jobs not listed on the NHS Jobs platform;
- Structuring your supporting statement around our tried-and-tested framework;
- Decoding the language of NHS job adverts and person specifications;
- When speak to the hiring manager before applying – and when it could do you more harm than good.
The book is broken up into three sections, and is designed to be useful for staff applying for clinical and non-clinical roles at any seniority level:
- Understanding the recruitment process;
- Writing your application;
- FAQs.
If you’ve got a question that isn’t answered within the guide or FAQs, you will have access to our panel of experts to ask additional questions for 30 days – at no extra cost.
Mohassin –
Guide was helpful for writing my supporting statement, thanks
lily.nguyen –
Good value for money, have sent you an email about questions related to the NHS 10 Year Plan at interview stage, would appreciate advice from anyone who has been interviewed recently at B7+ and had questions about government strategic plans for nursing.
Show89 –
Thank you
Show89 –
Thank you, the guide was useful for my Band 6 application
Alan –
For a fiver, 100% worth it
Kim Whitaker –
Checklist is really helpful
Deb Morgan –
As someone who has worked in LAs for the past 2 decades and has struggled to understand what on earth NHS job applications are asking for, THANK YOU! Fingers crossed for my next applications
Adam –
5 stars
George Davies –
Helped me get 3 interviews this week after about a month of trying and failing out of uni! Would love something similar for interview technique?
Anonymous –
Useful for estates management application
Jason –
A very comprehensive guide to completing an NHS job application.
Uche C –
I found the guide detailed and easy to use. The writer shares insights into the manager’s perspective on recruitment which I believe will give me an advantage in my future applications.