FAQs in our recruitment process

We are delighted that you are interested in working with us. Our jobs are advertised on our website under current vacancies and on a number of jobs sites including NHS jobs and Health jobs UK (Trac Systems). 
 

View our current job vacancies >

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Once you have searched for a job that you would like to apply for you will need to submit an online application through Trac Systems or via NHS jobs.  You can save your application form at any time and return to it at a later date, but you must ensure you submit your application by the closing date.

All our advertised jobs are based on the job description and person specification. 

The job description will detail the main duties and requirements of the role.  The person specification will outline the essential and desirables qualifications, skills, knowledge and attributes required for the role. 

We recommend that you read through these documents carefully and take a look at visions and values, as well as any other information provided before you complete the application form. 
 

View our vision and values page >
 

Our adverts list the recruiting manager’s contacts details therefore we would encourage you to give them a call to discuss the role in more detail or to arrange an informal visit to find out more.

Read our tips on completing an application >

You will receive an automatic acknowledgement via email, confirming that we have successfully received your application form.

Your applications will be reviewed by the shortlisting panel who will review your application against the essential and desirable criteria derived from the person specification.

If you have been successfully shortlisted you will receive an email from our Recruitment team via Trac Systems to inform you of the next stage of the selection process. This could be an assessment and/or interview depending on the role you have applied for.

If you are unsuccessful, you will be notified from the recruitment team via email through Trac Systems.  You can login at any time to check the progress of your application and can request feedback from the recruiting manager or contact the recruitment team for more information.

We are sorry that you were unsuccessful.  

We will send you a letter by email. This will include the contact details of the chair of the panel, allowing you to request feedback.

We encourage all applicants to seek feedback as this will prove useful in improving your performance for any other suitable vacancies within the Trust.

At UHDB we are a Disability Confident Employer and have a strong belief in the value of attracting, hiring and creating an inclusive and diverse environment and we ensure we support everyone throughout the recruitment process.

If you wish to discuss any issues or require any reasonable adjustments for your interview, please get in touch with our Recruitment team to discuss in confidence.

Examples of reasonable adjustments

• Changing the time, location or format of interviews.
• Providing interview questions in written format.
• Providing interview questions in advance of the interview.
• A sign language interpreter.
• A supported test session, where a trained support worker can aid understanding or read the questions out loud additional time in timed tests, interviews or other assessment activities.
• Advice about assistive technology.
• This is not an exhaustive list and we will consider any adjustments that you might need.

Requesting a reasonable adjustment

When applying for a job at UHDB you may need an adjustment at any stage in the recruitment process.

We want to support you if you require an adjustment and will need you to provide the following information:

• The reason you need an adjustment.
• Possible adjustments which could help you with your application/interview.
  
  

Once you have requested an adjustment either someone from the Recruitment team or the hiring manager will contact you to understand and confirm the type of adjustment you need.

Reasonable adjustments later in the recruitment process 

You may realise later in the selection process that you should have requested an adjustment when submitting your initial application. If this happens, please request help from the named contact in the job advert.

Workplace adjustments

If you are successful and offered a job with the Trust, you will be able to discuss any reasonable adjustments to enable you to work comfortably and efficiently. Your manager will be able to support you with this.

 

Congratulations. We will send you a provisional offer letter by email which we will detail the conditions of the offer. Once we have verified and confirmed satisfactory clearances of pre-employment checks we will send you details of your start date and Induction.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Trust.