Help with NHS job application

[Bb217x]

Hi everyone!

I'm new here so sorry if this isn't in the right place.

I'm looking for some tips/advice on a section of the NHS Scotland application form. Specifically, in the Supporting/Personal Statement which asks 'Is there any other relevant information that will assist us in shortlisting your application? 250 words'.

I always struggle with knowing what's appropriate to put here and trying to not repeat what I've already said in the other 2 sections which are..

'Why do you think you are suitable for this role? (Describe how your skills, knowledge and experience match the person specification, while also explaining your motivation and goals.) 500 words' - self explanatory

'Why do you want to work for the NHS? (think about the NHS and or Board Values) 500 words' - again self explanatory

Can anyone give me any pointers on what I should/shouldn't put? For reference I'm applying for mostly Band 3 jobs in admin and support worker type roles, occasionally Band 2 roles but these are a wage drop from my current (temp non-NHS) job which isn't ideal but hey, beggars can't be choosers and all that..

Any help would be much appreciated!

@Bb217x

Hi everyone!

I'm new here so sorry if this isn't in the right place.

I'm looking for some tips/advice on a section of the NHS Scotland application form. Specifically, in the Supporting/Personal Statement which asks 'Is there any other relevant information that will assist us in shortlisting your application? 250 words'.

I always struggle with knowing what's appropriate to put here and trying to not repeat what I've already said in the other 2 sections which are..

'Why do you think you are suitable for this role? (Describe how your skills, knowledge and experience match the person specification, while also explaining your motivation and goals.) 500 words' - self explanatory

'Why do you want to work for the NHS? (think about the NHS and or Board Values) 500 words' - again self explanatory

Can anyone give me any pointers on what I should/shouldn't put? For reference I'm applying for mostly Band 3 jobs in admin and support worker type roles, occasionally Band 2 roles but these are a wage drop from my current (temp non-NHS) job which isn't ideal but hey, beggars can't be choosers and all that..

Any help would be much appreciated!

Hey, I'm no expert but have recently been appointed into a new role in NHS after using the NHS Jobs to apply. On my application form, it said on the "Supporting Information" page to not repeat /duplicate information that had been included elsewhere.

I think it really is just additional info that they're after in the question you're unsure about.

For example:

• Does the job require you to be flexible / work shifts? If so, and if this is the case, could you say you are available to work flexibly whenever they need you to / in whatever shift pattern they require?

• Do you have any holidays / weddings / etc booked that you would require annual leave for if appointed?

• Do you have any additional skills -that are relevant to the role such as knowing a second language, or sign language, etc? Do you have any awards relevant to the field that you haven't been able to talk about anywhere else in the application? If so, you could tell them in this section.

• Is a UK drivers license required/desirable for the role? If so, and if you drive, you could day you have a full license etc.

I don't know if this is helpful but I really hope that you get a job that you enjoy. 😊