Application Form Guidance Notes

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When completing your application, please ensure that you are showing us that you meet at least all of the essential criteria for the job. Different jobs require different skills, knowledge, competencies and qualifications so please ensure you submit a fresh application for each job you apply for.
Please don’t send us CVs. They will not be accepted as a substitute for a completed application form.
You may want to do a rough draft of your application first, especially if you are handwriting it.
If you get a chance, it’s always a good idea to keep a copy of your form so that you can see what you have written. This is especially useful for when you ask for feedback about your application/interview.
If you get the opportunity, ask someone to check your form before you send it to us.
Your form should arrive by no later than 5.00pm on the closing date unless otherwise stated.
When completing section 5 (Summary of Experience, Skills, Knowledge and Competencies) you may use additional paper if necessary.
It is not possible to notify all applicants of the outcome of their applications. If you have not been notified that you have been selected for interview within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been progressed to the next stage of the process.
If you are selected for interview, the interview panel will advise you how you will be notified of the outcome.