NHS Standard Application Form - Day in the Life

If you are applying for a post involving access to persons in receipt of health services, your offer of employment may be subject to a satisfactorydisclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau. Failure to reveal information relating to any convictions could lead to withdrawal of an offer ofemployment.RelationshipsIf you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationshipNoDECLARATIONThe information in this form is true and complete. I agree that any deliberate omissions, falsification or misrepresentation in the application formwill be grounds for rejecting this application or subsequent dismissal if employed by the organisation. This applies equally to any medicalquestionnaire/forms I may complete.I agree to the above declarationSignatureH SmithName Helen Ann Smith Date 01/06/2010Where did you see this vacancy advertised? NHS Website - x Local Newspaper Search Engine British Medical Journal Other Website Health Service Journal National Newspaper Hospital Doctor Doctor Therapy Weekly Nursing Times GP Nursing Standard Other Professional Journal Jobcentre Plus Radio OtherNHS Standard Application Form, v.1.1 Page 3 of 10

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENTDetails entered in this part of the form will be held in the HR department of the recruiting organisation and will be made available to the shortlistingpanel.Job Reference Number 62-PAW10-162N Online reference number n/aJob TitleDepartmentPublic Health Support WorkerPublic Health Nurses BarnstapleEducation & Professional QualificationsInclude in this section all the relevant qualifications. Please also indicate subjects currently being studied.Subject/Qualification Place of Study Grade/result YearEnglish - GCSE South Dartmoor School C 1996Maths – GCSE South Dartmoor School C 1996French - GCSE South Dartmoor School D 1996Geography - GCSE South Dartmoor School D 1996Science - GCSE South Dartmoor School D 1996History - GCSE South Dartmoor School B 1996RE - GCSE South Dartmoor School D 1996H&S at Work – NVQ 2 Petroc college - Barnstable Pass 1999Training Courses AttendedInclude in this section any relevant training courses that you have attended or details of courses that you are currently undertaking.Course Title Training Provider Duration Date CompletedE Typing On line 10 weeks 20011 st Aid at Work Petroc college - Barnstable 5 days 1999NHS Standard Application Form, v.1.1 Page 4 of 10

General office duties like answering the phone and talking to people who come into the school. Helping out with meetings and doing 1st aid ifa child hurts themselves.NHS Standard Application Form, v.1.1 Page 6 of 10

Supporting InformationIn this section please give your reasons for applying for this post and additional information which shows how you match the personspecification for the job (you will have been sent this document with the application form). This can include relevant skills, knowledge,experience, voluntary activities and training etc. If relevant to the post for which you are applying you should include details about researchexperience, publications or poster presentation, clinical care (knowledge and skills) and clinical audit.Supporting information (Please continue on additional sheets if necessary). – Strong ExampleI would like to apply for the role of Public Health Support Worker as advertised on NHS Jobs website. I feel that itwould be a rewarding job to which I could bring my office management skills (8) and customer care experience(25). I also highly value the work of the NHS as I have first hand knowledge of the difference it can make andwould be delighted to work for this organisation. I like working in a variety of places (23) and with different types ofpeople as I find this very interesting and motivating.I am looking for a part time role that is challenging, varied and where I can use the experiences that I gained from5 years working in a busy school office (30). It was in that role that I was able to develop my verbal and writtencommunication skills (3) as I was required to handle all office enquiries. These could sometimes be verychallenging (13) as they came from pupils, teachers, visitors and parents who were sometime very upset about anissue. I had to learn how to deal with stressful situations (19) calmly and know how to help find a quick solution toa problem. I had to act in a professional manner at all times and adhere to the school strict equality (24) andconfidentiality policies (5, 21) as I was handling children’s data and personal details.I was required to organise staff meetings which could be tricky trying to coordinate 30 busy people’s diaries. Ibecame skilled at getting all the paperwork ready on time (17). I was also responsible for minute taking during themeetings so I put myself through an online E-typing course to improve my speed and typing accuracy (2, 12).I was expected to use a wide range of IT programmes (6) and often helped out the other office staff who were notquite so good on Word and Excel (12). I used all forms of communication (3, 4) such as phone, email, face-tofaceto contact and respond to queries coming into the office and I am confident with them all.I have had to learn effective time management strategies (7) in order to get both children to school or to their afterschool activities on time. I often have to do this on my own as my husband works away from home a lot. Itrequired me to be very organised and prioritise (20) everything to make sure everything gets done.I drive a car (10) and am used to taking all of the equipment (11) to and from the Scouts hut when I help out thereeverything week. I love helping out and interactive with young children and encouraging them to do new activities.I am enthusiastic about most things that I do and I think this helps a lot with the Scouts as you often have toencourage some children to get involved. You really need to be able to use your own initiative (15, 18) and thinkon your feet as to what activities you could be doing with the children to make sure they don’t get bored andmisbehave. It requires good team working (9) as there are lots of people all trying to get different things done. Ihave been CRB checked for this role and understand child protection issues (29)I have had experience of dealing with distressed people (13, 22), particularly in the NHS Clinic where I am avolunteer play worker (28). Some parents are understandably upset when their child is ill in the clinic and I find itrewarding if I can provide some comfort for them. I have experience of dealing with sensitive situations (16) as Isee many vulnerable young children and their families and you have to learn how best to support them during theirtime at the clinic. I started helping out at the Clinic as my son has to regularly go there himself. I have 2 childrenof my own so can empathise with their distress (26, 27).Whilst acting as the school’s PTA Finance Officer for the last 2 years, I have had to use many interpersonal skills(14) to negotiate with other members about what to spend the schools funds on. I have the responsibility ofcompleting the finance paperwork (17) which has to be very accurate and delivered on time.I would very much like to undertake this role so I hope that you will consider my application.NHS Standard Application Form, v.1.1 Page 8 of 10