Introduction to career progression in healthcare Library and

Introduction to career progression in healthcare Library and Knowledge Services

Career Progression in Healthcare Introduction Aims: • To signpost participants to the relevant websites i. e. Health Careers, NHS Jobs • To help participants to think about their career progression Objectives: • To produce a draft cv • To complete the 10 minute ‘Let’s find your health career’ survey

Supporting our current NHS staff • NHS Long term plan

Health Careers

NHS Values Exercise • Discuss the values in small groups

NHS Career Framework https: //www. healthcareers. nhs. uk/sites/default/files/medium_spotlight_images/NHS%20 career%20 framework. jpg

Career Planning: Demonstration

Finding your career: Exercise https: //www. healthcareers. nhs. uk/career-planning/career-tools 10 minute survey ‘Let’s find your health career’ https: //www. healthcareers. nhs. uk/explore-roles - provides an overview of different roles in healthcare, clinical and support https: //www. healthcareers. nhs. uk/explore-roles/compare-roles Tool for comparing roles in healthcare

How to find health jobs Exploring NHS Jobs

CV Writing Developing a draft CV • • Think about what the job involves. Think about what sort of person would be chosen to do it. Identify your skills that match the job description. Decide on a layout Review your previous experience Find suitable language to describe your experience Draft the first version of your CV. Check your CV for mistakes

CV Writing Professional bodies can be a useful resource for tips on CV writing: Society of Radiographers https: //www. sor. org/career-progression/jobs/six-simple-steps-job-ready-cv Provides advice on what to include, what makes you special, CV presentation. Royal College of Nursing https: //www. rcn. org. uk/professional-development/your-career/cv-writing Provides advice for nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers on CV writing. RCN members can log in to download sample CVs and to access a free CV checking service.

Personal Statement Writing A personal statement is generally the first thing included in your CV, and is a brief personal summary given to prospective employers to help you stand apart from the competition. • • • Identifying your Unique Selling Points Identify your skills Personal Specification Successful personal statements answer the following questions: • Who are you? • What can you offer? • What are your career goals? Exercise

Application Forms • Person specification • The person specification is a description of the qualifications, skills, experience, knowledge and other attributes (selection criteria) which a candidate must possess to perform the job duties. • The specification is extracted from the job description and forms the foundation for the recruitment process. • The person specification is the basis for the selection decisions at shortlisting, presentation/test and interview stages. • Interview questions and selection tests may also be taken from the person specification and be designed to gain more evidence on candidates against the criteria.

• • www. uhbristolcareers. co. uk UHBristol's modern, professional, one-stop, online platform which has been developed and designed to offer a wealth of support and information for anyone considering UH Bristol as a place to work and the city of Bristol as a place to live. The website will contain advertising campaigns for all staff groups and roles. Content includes blogs, videos and profiles of our own staff, showcasing what a great place the Trust is to work and the opportunities they have had to develop their career

Other Resources • • • Study skills books in the library Study skills sessions Contact Joanna Dunlop regarding careers, available roles and apprenticeships Useful Websites • https: //www. healthcareers. nhs. uk/ • https: //www. longtermplan. nhs. uk • https: //www. healthcareers. nhs. uk/leading%20 change%2 C%20 adding%20 value • https: //www. stepintothenhs. uk/ • https: //www. careers. nhs. scot/careers/resources/teachers-and-careers-advisers/careersresource-pack/ • https: //www. reed. co. uk/career-advice/how-to-write-a-personal-statement/ • Tips on filling in forms, guidance on where to go for help etc – http: //student. reading. ac. uk/essentials/careers_and_professional_development/compete/applications. aspx – Careers-advice/jobseeking-tips

Thank you Library Outreach Service The Library Level 5 Education Centre Upper Maudlin Street Tel: x 20105 Email: library@uhbristol. nhs. uk Web: http: //www. uhbristol. nhs. uk/for-clinicians/library-and-information-service