What you should do:

• read through all of the information that is included in the application pack, including the competency based job description to ensure that the job you are applying for is right for you.
• make sure that you complete the form as fully as possible to ensure that we have enough information to short-list you on.
• use the key deliverables in the competency based job description to tell us how you meet the competencies on the application form - use examples of where you have demonstrated this experience or competence through past experience.
• ensure that your application form is returned to us by 6pm on the date that the job is due to close - we will not be able to accept your application if it is late.

What you should not do:

• we do not accept Curriculum Vitae (CV’s) so please do not enclose a CV as part of your application as this will be removed.
• YHN is committed to equal opportunities recruitment, and will only short-list applicants on the merits of their application, so please do not canvass.

Competency Based Recruitment  

YHN is committed to using competency as a framework for assessment in recruitment and selection and have identified a set of core competencies that the recruitment and selection process is based around. Throughout the process you will come across competencies in:

• our Job Descriptions which outline the key things that we are looking for within each of the core competencies
• Section B of our application form which asks you to give details of how you meet the key competencies for the role
• your interview if you are successfully short-listed  - you will be asked questions based around the core competencies 
• your job role if you are successful - the core competencies will form the basis for your appraisal and development while in post.

Read General competency based application and interview guidelines (word doc) for more information.