Recruitment process
Event | Timescale |
---|---|
Advertisement appears on NHS Jobs Candidate submits an application form Closing date |
Approximately 1–2 weeks |
Managers view the applications submitted online and shortlist | Approximately 1–3 weeks |
Managers confirm shortlist and interview arrangements to the recruitment team and invitations to interview are sent through the NHS Jobs site Candidates who have not been shortlisted and also informed through the NHS Jobs site Interview date |
Approximately 1 working day |
Decision made (successful and unsuccessful applicants notified verbally of outcome where possible) | Up to 1 week |
Conditional offer letter and supporting information sent to the successful applicant | Up to 1 week |
Employment checks – candidate meets with line hiring manager to process employment checks | Up to 10 days after receipt of the conditional offer letter |
Start in post | Up to 3 months depending on your current notice period requirement and receipt of all employment checks |
Written Statement of Terms and Conditions issued | Within 8 weeks of commencing in post |
Please note: Satisfactory medical clearance, proof of personal ID, proof of right to work in the UK and clearance from DBS (if applicable) together with satisfactory references and qualifications/registration (where applicable) must all be in place prior to commencing in post. The Trust reserves the right to terminate any employment should the conditions not be met subsequently.
Data Protection information
Electronic application forms are held by NHS Jobs for 13 months following an application. Summary information regarding applications is also kept securely by the Trust for equal opportunity monitoring and statistical purposes.
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