If you work in the NHS, can I ask you about the Trac recruitment system?

[DontWiltMySpinachPlease]

I'm in the middle of filling out an application for a new role in my local trust, and was curious about whether I would be penalised if for instance in the section regarding my education, I only added my A Levels and Degree and omitted my GCSEs? Equally where it asks for my full job history, should I include small roles from my student days even if they have no bearing on my current career?

It's a great job and opportunity for me, but I don't want to distract from my current experience and skills by including too much irrelevant information, even if it's asked for.

Thanks for any help!

[20viona]

I just put the 3 most recent jobs that were applicable and I did put A levels and GCSEs. It's a horrible application form you have my sympathy. Good luck!

[Passingahat]

Depends on the criteria.
It wouldn't in my role, all we look for is qualification and cpd.

It might make more of a difference in roles like admin etc where a degree isn't needed.

[missminimum]

I would put your GCSEs on, just to avoid confusion and make it clear you have essential ones like English and Maths. Your application will be scored, using a points system and they will interview thosevwho have sufficient points, it would be obvious you have GCSEs due to havig A levels, but it is rather bureaucratic. In terms of student/holiday jobs, I would not put them on unless you have not had other roles or these temporary jobs have particular skills relevant to the role you are applying for. Make use of the statement to explain how your jobs and life experience equipa you for this role, looking at the job description and person specification to cover the skills they are looking for. Try to give examples of when you have needed to work as part of a team, had to respect confidentiality, used communications skills, how you prioritise workload, follow policies and have put the learning from qualifications/courses into practice. Good luck with your application

[DontWiltMySpinachPlease]

Thanks all! My GCSEs were 15 years ago so I wasn't sure how important they still were, but I'll include everything on your advice ☺️