Frequently Asked Questions – Recruitment - NHS Greater Glasgow ...

1. Where can I find a list of your vacancies
Visit www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk
2. How often do you update your vacancies
A new list of posts opens every Friday.
3. Do you have an electronic application form and job description
You can download copies of the application form and download the full application pack
by visiting www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk and searching for the vacancy number
If you experience any difficulties in downloading an application pack call 0845 3000 831
4. I already work for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde so you know all about me - why do
I still need to fill in an application form
The application process is anonymous and decisions to shortlist candidates for interview are
made ONLY on the contents of your application form. If you do not provide all the information
requested in the application form, it will not be evident that you meet the criteria listed in the
job description and you will not be shortlisted for interview.
Please ensure that you read the job description carefully, complete all applicable sections of
the application and that your Statement in support of your Application clearly demonstrates
how you meet the requirements of the post. Please note Curriculum Vitae will NOT be
accepted as part of the application process unless you are applying for a Medical Staffing
(Doctor, Consultant etc) Position.

5. Can I still apply after the closing date
Once the closing date has passed you cannot apply for a post.
You can download an application pack up to Midnight on the day the post closes
from www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk or you can request an application pack by email up to 3pm on the
day a post closes from nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net quoting the job reference number and
closing date.
Downloaded or emailed applications must be returned by email to
nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net no later than midnight on the day the post closes.
This means that if the post closes on Friday the 10th your application must be received before
Midnight on that day.
If returning you application by post or it person, it must be received by no later than 5pm
on the day the post closes
If you application is returned after that time, we cannot guarantee that it will be considered for
shortlisting.
6. Where do I send my completed form
The fastest way to return your application is by email. You can email your completed
application, quoting the job number and the closing date to: nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net
Applications can be hand delivered between 9am and 5pm, up to the day the post closes to
our offices:
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde,
Recruitment Services,
5th Floor Tara House,
46 Bath Street,
Glasgow G2 1HJ.

Alternatively, your completed application can be posted no later than two days before the
closing date and by first class, large letter mail to:
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde,
Recruitment Services,
5th Floor Tara House,
46 Bath Street,
Glasgow G2 1HJ.
Please ensure you post your application at least 2 days before the closing date (first class
mail does not guarantee next day delivery) and that you have paid the correct
postage. Application packs posted the day before the closing date or with insufficient
postage may not be delivered in time for your application to be included for shortlisting.
7. How will I know you have received my application form
Due to the volume of application that we receive, we regret that we can only acknowledge
receipt of emailed application forms.
If you have returned your application by post, retain the job number and call our office on the
Monday after the post closes on 0845 3000 831 and select option 1
8. When will I find out if I have been shortlisted for interview
All our posts are shortlisted within six weeks of the closing date. If you have not been
contacted after six weeks it is unlikely that you will have been shortlisted. To confirm this, or
receive feedback on your application please call the recruitment office on 0845 3000 831
9. How do I find out if I have been shortlisted
We will write to you inviting you to attend an interview.

10. If I have not been shortlisted for interview can you tell me why
Yes. If you have not received an interview letter within 6 weeks of the closing date you can
call the Recruitment Assistant dealing with the vacancy - you will find this name and number
in your application pack - or call our office on 0845 3000 831 and select option 2
11. Where should I go for my interview
You will be provided with all of the information regarding date, time and location of your interview
when you receive your interview letter. Please confirm attendance by emailing the recruitment
Assistant on your interview letter, or by telephoning them on their direct line. If you have any
questions or queries about your interview contact the recruitment assistant.
12. If I have been invited for interview, what should I bring with me
You should bring an accepted form of Identification – which is
• A Valid Passport
• UK Driving Licence – photo card if accompanied with a paper counterpart
You must also bring Verification of Address, such as a utility bill, bank/building society statement
or your most recent council tax bill. A UK birth Certificate and national insurance identity card will
be acceptable along with other forms of identification which confirm your current address.
If you can’t provide ID from the above lists, then you should bring a minimum of two of the
following valid identity documents to the interview
• Current Bank Statement
• Marriage Certificate
• UK P45/60 Statement
• TV Licence
• Mortgage Statement
• A document from UK Central/Local Government/Government Agency/Local Authority
giving entitlement e.g. Job Centre Plus, Inland Revenue

• Valid Vehicle Registration Document
• Court Claim form
• Addressed Payslip
• Child Benefit Book
• Certificate of British nationality
Also, where applicable, you should bring evidence of your professional registration or
Professional Qualifications needed
If you require a certificate of sponsorship it is important that you bring your passport with all
relevant visa information
If you forget or are unable to bring these documents to interview, and are successful at
interview, it is essential that you bring your ID to Recruitment Services at Tara House as soon
as possible after you interview, as we need to verify your identity before we can progress your
pre-employment checks (see Question 13)
13. If I have been successful at interview what happens next
All our offers are subject to satisfactory Pre-employment checks - References, Occupational
Health (Medical) Screening and where appropriate, Disclosure Scotland Clearance. You will
receive a Preferred Candidate Letter enclosing the documents you need to complete and
advising you that we will now be taking up your references. You MUST return the documents
you have been sent within 72 hours of receiving them. Pre-employment checks take time
and cannot start without your cooperation. The longer you wait to return your forms the
longer it will take to complete your checks, which in turn, if formally offered the post, will
delay your start date.