Support from the Deanery to which you are applying
You should expect to receive helpful information from the
deanery to which you are applying.
National guidance for strategic health authorities (SHAs) and
deaneries recommends the following basic elements of applicant
support throughout the recruitment process.
Deanery websites will provide clear guidance to applicants
including:
- Up to date information on all recruitment activity; details of
posts on offer and application requirements, shortlisting and
interview timeframes.
- Information about posts in the rotation (where possible)
- An updated Frequently Asked Questions section.
- Information about how to complete the application form
- Information about shortlisting criteria and weightings, and any
scoring scheme used.
Email helpdesk services will be available in each deanery. The
email address will be advertised on the deanery websites.
- Helpdesks will respond via email to applicants’ queries within
two working days. (Queries received within 48 hours of the relevant
application deadline will be prioritised.)
- Applicants will receive an automated response to any emails
sent to the deanery, so they know their email has been
received.
- If resources allow there should also be a dedicated recruitment
telephone helpline, details will be advertised on deanery
websites.