Preparing a CV for the NHS
Relocating to the UK or changing roles in the NHS is a very exciting journey but has a series of steps to it which you will most likely need assistance through.
We wanted to give you an insight into each step, to make the process seamless and stress-free for you.
In this specific blog we will be providing you with all the information you need to create a CV which will stand out from the crowd.
One of the most important parts of the recruitment process is highlighting all of your skills and experience over to your potential new employer through your CV.
Therefore, it is crucial that you take the time to tailor your CV to the post you are applying for, as this is the first step to showing your capability to the hiring manager in the NHS.
One of the first things the hiring manager will look for is your GMC registration; So, if you do have this, then this should be visible at the top of your CV - along with your relevant qualifications.
Secondly, they will look at your experience to see what you can do independently and identify any potential training needs.
With this in mind, we advise that you include as much information as possible, regarding your duties and responsibilities in your current and previous roles.
More important points to cover when giving a description of your experience:
• The type of hospitals you have worked with.
• Your general workload including how frequently you are (or have been) on call
• All the procedures you have performed independently and under supervision
• Management or teaching responsibilities
Formatting your CV
It is imperative you format your CV in the correct order so that the key information can be seen clearly and concise.
Below we have listed each specific section you will need to cover, and to show you what the correct order is:
- Personal details – Keep this fairly brief. Name and contact details.
- Licenses and registrations – Your professional licenses, registrations and their corresponding numbers.
- Qualifications – List your professional primary, postgraduate qualifications and other relevant qualifications. You can also include ALS/BLS/PALS etc here.
- Current appointment – Please state clearly the hospital, your title and dates worked. Then write a detailed description of the post as outlined in the above blurb.
- Previous appointments - Must be listed in reverse chronological order, as well as the dates, title and hospital being stated clear and concise. Similar to your current appointment please write a detailed description of duties.
- Clinical experience – Please list all the procedures that you can do both independently and under supervision.
- Audits
- Management experience
- Teaching experience
- Research experience
- Relevant awards and prizes
- Publications
- References – these should include the name, job title, address, email address, phone, and fax number of your referee.
Please note – You only need to include referee details covering your last 3 years of employment. 1 referee from each institute. If you have been in the same trust covering the last 3 years then 2 referee details from that trust will suffice. Unless asked otherwise.
We also recommend that you use a professional font such as Times New Roman, Arial or Calibri, which will make your CV easier to read.
Still need help?
If this is your first time formatting a CV for a role in the NHS or you are looking to relocate to the UK, you may require some extra help.
Our Medical experts are here to guide you in each step of your process – including formatting your CV or providing you with a CV template to get you started.
Contact them today by emailing info@kaizenrecruitment.co.uk or call 0203 857 4106.