Completing an application for jobs at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Thank you for your interest in working with us. Please read through the below carefully to help you submit the best possible application.
General information
The application form is the only information that we have about you, therefore, you should complete all sections providing as much detail as possible. If a section of the application form does not apply to you, please make this clear on your application form.
Please note that we do not accept CV's. To be considered for a vacancy, please submit an application through Trac. If you require an application form in a different format, ie. offline/paper form, please contact us on 01743 492402.
Our job roles are advertised across various sites, but all applications will come through Trac. If you haven't already created an account, you mind it useful to do so. Typically our roles are advertised for 2 weeks and will close at midnight on the closing date specified. Please note that some roles may close earlier than the listed closing date due to a high number of applications being received. We recommend applying early where possible, to avoid disappointment. We cannot guarantee that applications received after the closing date can be considered.
After the closing date, shortlisting will be completed by the Appointing Manager for the role, plus at least one other member of their team. Once this has been finalised, all candidates will be contacted via Trac to advise if they have been invited to interview or not been successfully shortlisted on this occasion. If invited to interview, you will receive this invitation via Trac as well, and it will contain all details for the interview such as date, time, location, and if any presentation or assessments will be required.
After interviews, you will be contacted by phone by the Appointing Manager to inform of the outcome, with feedback provided if you were not successful. If you are offered a position with us, we will be in touch with your offer letter and next steps. You can find out more about the recruitment process here.
Personal details
Please complete this section in full using your current information. Ensure that the information is accurate, as this is what we will use to contact you.
Qualifications and training
In this section you can add your qualifications gained through formal education. Please check the Person Specification to see what is required for the role you're applying for, and be sure to include these if you hold them. Please note, if you are successful we will need to see the original certificates for these.
We suggest listing your qualifications starting with the most recent first. Make sure to complete the information in full, including the subject, type of qualification and grade achieved. Partial or incomplete information may not be scored.
You can also list any additional training courses you have completed, perhaps through other employment. Make sure it's complete and relevant to the role you're applying for. You can also use this section to show your commitment to professional development.
Membership of Professional Bodies
Please list membership of any professional bodies which are relevant to the position for which you are applying i.e. Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). You will be required to provide evidence of current registration if you are offered the post.
Employment History
As a bare minimum, you should provide your employment history for at least the last 3 years. Each employment should be completed honestly and accurately, including a brief list of duties and responsibilities you held whilst in that post. Any gaps in employment should be explained in the relevant section.
If you have been out of paid employment, or have never been in paid employment, please provide details of any voluntary work, educational placements, or work experience that you have been doing. These can demonstrate your transferable skills for the post you're applying for. You may also wish to cover further back in your employment history to demonstrate relevant skills and knowledge for the post.
Any gaps in employment will be explored at interview and during pre-employment checks, should you be successful.
Supporting information
This is a really important part of the application form, as it's your opportunity to demonstrate your suitability for the role. We will assess your application against the essential and desirable criteria listed in the person specification, so you should use this to write your supporting information. Work your way through the criteria and explain how you meet each one. You can use examples from your previous employment to support your statement. Please make sure that all information provided is a true reflection of yourself, your skills, knowledge and experience.
References
Please note we will not contact referees until after you have been offered a position. However, we do ask that this section is completed so that the information is available ready for this time. As per NHS Employers, we will need to obtain references to cover at least the last 3 years of employment, education or voluntary work etc. Referees should be line managers or HR departments. The reference that we request is factual so the referees need to be able to provide relevant information relating to your employment.
Before you start your application – top tips
- Take your time with your application – don’t rush
- Read the advertisement, job description and person specification carefully
- Does the job align with your skills and/or career goals?
- You may wish to use the 'STAR' method (situation, task, action, result) to help with demonstrating how meet the criteria in your supporting statement
- Read your application carefully and check for errors and omissions. False declaration or omission in support of your application will disqualify you from appointment. If you are appointed and false information has been provided, this may lead to disciplinary or legal action being taken against you.
We look forward to receiving an application from you.
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