To Be Retained by Medical Personnel

NHS SCOTLAND

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To be retained by Medical Personnel

I am applying for:
POST REFERENCE NO
POST TITLE
SPECIALTY
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
You will receive an automated response acknowledging receipt of your application.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within approximately two weeks of the closing date.
Please email your completed application form in Word format to:
Equal Opportunities Monitoring
We want to ensure that our job opportunities are open to all. The only way we can ensure there is equal opportunity is to measure applications we receive. Therefore this form asks you for your ethnic origin, gender, disability, religion, sexuality and age. The information you provide in this part of the form is confidential and is not used in the selection process. It will be separated from the rest of the form when we receive it.
1. You are:
Female / Male
2. Do you consider yourself to work:
Full time Part time
3. Do you consider yourself, or have you ever considered yourself as transgender? This could include considering or intending to undergo gender reassignment surgery or not identifying with your assigned birth gender.
No / Yes / Prefer not to say
4. What is your date of birth?
______
5. Do you have a physical or mental health condition or disability that has a substantial effect on your ability to carry out day to day activities or is expected to last 12 months or more?
No / Yes
If Yes, please describe here the nature of the disability and any special arrangements for interview / work location:
Again, if Yes please tick if it is either of the following:
Learning disabilityLong standing illness
Mental Health ConditionPhysical Impairment
Sensory ImpairmentOther (please describe):
6. What is your ethnic group?
Choose one section from A to F, then tick the appropriate box to indicate your cultural background
A) White / Scottish / Irish / Other British
Other White Background
B) Mixed / Any mixed background
C) Asian; Asian Scottish; Asian English; Asian .British:
Pakistani / Indian / Chinese
Bangladeshi / Other Asian background
D) Black; Black Scottish; Black British
Caribbean / African
Other Black background
E) other ethnic background
Any other background
F) Prefer not to answer
7. What is your religion?
A) Buddhism / B) Christianity - Church of Scotland / C) Hinduism
D) Judaism / E) Islam / F) Christianity - Roman Catholic
G) Christianity (other) / H) Sikhism / I) Other faith / belief
J) Prefer not to answer
8. What is your sexual orientation?
A) Bi Sexual / B) Lesbian/Gay Woman / C) Heterosexual (straight)
D) Gay Man / E) Other / F) Prefer not to answer
9. What is your marital status?
A) Married / B) Single / C) Widowed  / D) Not married
E) Other / F) Separated / G) Prefer not to answer
Disability Discrimination Act
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and Amended Regulations 2005defines disability as follows: “any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day to day activities”. NHS Scotland is “Positive About Disabled People”, and as such we provide job opportunities for disabled people. NHS Scotland operates a Job Interview Guarantee (JIG), which means that if you have a disability, and meet the minimum criteria outlined within the person specification, you will be guaranteed an interview. However, some disabled people prefer not to take this option, so please tick your preference if you are a disabled candidate.
Do you want to participate in the guarantee scheme?
Yes No
Please specify any special requirements you require if attending for interview,
eg. Induction Loop, Wheelchair Access, Signer
Driving Licence (see Job Description - onlycomplete if a driving licence is essential)
Do you have a driving licence? Yes No
If yes, which categories are you entitled to drive,
eg. B, BE, C
Advert
Where did you initially hear about this vacancy:
BMJ (online)
BMJ (print)
NHS Scotland job portal SHOW (
NHS Scotland Medical Microsite (
Doctors.net. (
Global Medical Careers (
Word of mouth / referral
Social Media (eg twitter) (please specify)______
Career Fair (please specify)______
Other (please specify) ______

Personal Information (will not be viewed by panel at shortlisting)

SURNAME:
FIRST NAMES: / TITLE: (Dr, Mr, Ms, etc.)
DATE OF BIRTH: / PRESENT NATIONALITY:
ARE YOU AN EEA NATIONAL? Yes No
IF NO, DO YOU REQUIRE A WORK VISA? Yes No
If you are not an EEA National and do Not require a Work Permit please indicate and attach supporting documentation of your immigration status:
______
If you are not an EEA National, was your undergraduate training taught in English?
Yes No
If not, please attach your English language examination certificate.
______
YOUR PERMANENT ADDRESS:
Post Code: / Telephone number:
*Address for correspondence (if different from above):
Post Code:
E-mail: ......
*Your daytime telephone number, or number on which a message may be left:
*(Please ensure this Address and Telephone No. are where you can be contacted after the closing date)

Registration Information:

Are you a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) / YES/NO
If YES, please state membership number:
Please state your GMC / GDC Number:
Please state type of registration:ProvisionalLimited Full
Do you have a License to Practice? / YES/NO
Are you on the GMC Specialist Register?(if applicable) / YES / NO
Are you on the GP Register? (if applicable) / YES / NO
If you are not on the Specialist Register please state the date you expect to be included: / Date:

DECLARATION STATEMENTS (See Annex A)

Note (1)The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 provides for many people who have been convicted of certain criminal offences the opportunity to have no need to refer to these convictions or the circumstances relating to them in the course of their daily lives. Certain convictions can, therefore, be regarded as “spent” after the lapse of a period of years under the terms of the Act. The National Health Service employment for which you are applying is excluded in the provisions of the Act unless otherwise stated in the job description. If the post is excluded you are required not to withhold information about cautions, charges or convictions which for other purposes are “spent” under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment, any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by your employer. Any information given, however, will be completely confidential and will be considered only in relation to the post for which this application form refers.

I declare that I have:

(a) No previous convictions

(b) Previous convictions – details of which are given overleaf

Note (2)To the best of your knowledge have you been or are you currently subject to any fitness to practise proceedings by an appropriate licensing or regulatory body in the UK or any other country?

(a) No

(b) Yes

If yes please provide details on a separate sheet of paper of the nature of proceedings undertaken or contemplated, including approximate date of proceedings, country where proceedings were undertaken and the name and address of the licensing or regulatory body concerned.

Note (3)Relevant details from this form will be retained as part of your employment records if you are appointed. This information will be used for personnel administration and planning the work of your employer. In accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998, copies of personnel records may be obtained by contacting the Directorate of Human Resources.

Declaration

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this form is accurate and I consent to details being retained confidentially and used for specific and lawful purposes in connection with the Data Protection Act 1998.

Signature:…………………………………………………………….Date:………………….

Please print your name if you do not have an electronic signature.

“WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROMOTING EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES”

ANNEX A

Registration with the General Medical Council or General Dental Council imposes on doctors and dentists the duty to provide a good standard of medical care for, and to behave appropriately, towards patients. NHS Employers also have a duty to ensure that patients receive a good standard of medical care and ensure as far as possible the safety of patients. We therefore need to establish if you have been found guilty of a criminal offence, been bound over or cautioned or are currently the subject of proceedings which might lead to a conviction, an order binding you over or a caution, in the UK or any other country.

Applicants for posts in the NHS are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Application forms will include a declaration for applicants to complete declaring any previous or pending prosecutions or convictions, including those considered “spent” under this Act. Forms will also include a declaration of any cautions or bind overs.

We also need to establish if you have been the subject of any fitness to practise proceedings in the past, or if any fitness to practise proceedings are being contemplated, by a licensing or regulatory body in the UK or another country and this is also reflected in the declaration.

This information will be treated in confidence and will not debar you from appointment unless the selection panel considers that it renders you unsuitable for appointment. In reaching such a decision we will consider the nature of the conviction/action, how long ago it took place and any other factors which may be relevant. If you fail to provide the full information on a separate sheet of paper as requested in the application form your application will not proceed to shrotlisting or interview.

Failure to disclose a criminal offence, having been bound over or cautioned or that you are currently the subject of criminal proceedings which might lead to conviction, an order binding you over or a caution, or fitness to practise proceedings undertaken or being undertaken by an appropriate licensing or regulatory body, may disqualify you from appointment, or result in summary dismissal/ disciplinary action and referral to the General Medical Council [General Dental Council] for consideration if such a discrepancy came to light.

If you would like to discuss what effect any previous convictions, police investigations or fitness to practice proceedings taken or being taken either in the UK or by an overseas licensing or regulatory body might have on your application, please contactJen MacKenzie, Acting HR Manager Medical and Dental on 0131 465 7728in confidence for advice.

If you are appointed, due to the nature of your employment you must advise your line manager, or HR manager, of details of criminal charges and/or convictions incurred during employment or since your offer of appointment. NHS Lothian will view the disclosure of such information as sympathetically as possible and endeavour to accommodate any restrictions imposed on your ability to carry out the full range of your duties. Where, however, the behaviour that led to the charge and/or conviction of yourself is considered to significantly affect your ability to perform your duties, particularly where there is trust involved, the NHS Lothian Management of Employee Conduct (Disciplinary) Policy may apply.

Failure to disclose such information at any stage may lead to disciplinary action being taken.

NHS LOTHIAN

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PLEASE COMPLETE ALL BOXES IN BLOCK CAPITAL LETTERS OR TYPESCRIPT

1. Are you on the GMC Specialist Register, if not what is your CCT date?

(consultant posts only)
2. Details of current (or most recent) post:
Grade:
(state if Locum) / Specialty:
Date of Appointment: / From: / To:
Employer and address (please state if employed by an Agency):
Duties:
Is this a research post ? () / YES / NO
If yes give further details including funding body
If you are on an honorary contract, give details including grade of post
3. Details of previous posts held since MedicalSchool. Include grade of post, if you held a NTN or VTN number note of duties, place of employment and details of any research posts held (including funding body):
______
4. Medical education, professional qualifications, postgraduate medical training, including experience in research or academic medicine
Dates / Qualifications obtained, membership of
professional institution, etc.
From / To
Name of MedicalSchool
Qualifications obtained
(state if part qualified), membership of Professional Institutions, etc.
Clinical Experience
Teaching Experience
Research and Audit Experience
Staff Management
Team Working and Interpersonal Skills
5. Any other relevant educational of professional qualification and undergraduate awards or special projects – give details and dates:
6. Reasons for applying - Please say why you are interested in this appointment and indicate the relevance to the job and/or training programme of your medical training and previous experience.
(Please append any further information on a separate sheet)
7. Publications
8. Future Plans

PROFESSIONAL REFEREES

Please give details, including titles and correct style of address, of three professional referees who have consented to be approached. They should be people qualified to comment on your medical ability and experience for this appointment. The named referees should include at least one referee from your current (or most recent) employer. You should not use family members or friends. Our pre-employment screening also includes, where appropriate, health and fitness for work, criminal records, qualifications and professional registration. Note that references will only be taken up for Preferred Candidates following interview.
PLEASE USE BLOCK LETTERS
NAME / NAME / NAME
POSITION / POSITION / POSITION
ADDRESS / ADDRESS / ADDRESS
Tel No:- / Tel No: / Tel No:
Fax No:- / Fax No:- / Fax No:
E-mail:- / E-mail:- / E-mail:

Please email your completed application form in Word format to: