We are delighted you are considering a career in the Health & Social Care (HSC) service for Northern Ireland. This overview provides you with the outline process and timeline you can expect when applying for a post.
What’s the Process & How Long will it take?
| Stage | Timeline |
|---|---|
Submit your application online Complete and submit your application by the stated closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. Be sure to answer ALL the questions as these will be used to consider your application at shortlisting. If all the information is not available within your Application the panel will be unable to consider it and you will not be shortlisted. |
Posts are normally open for 2 weeks although this may vary |
Shortlisting Shortlisting is normally conducted 1-2 weeks following the closing date. When the shortlisting is completed you will be advised of the outcome. All correspondence will normally be by email and / or text message. Check regularly including your ‘Junk Mail’. |
Normally 1-2 weeks after closing date |
Selection & Assessment All shortlisted applicants will be invited to the selection assessment process. In some instances you may be required to phone for an appointment so please be sure to review your email, text messages and voicemails on a regular basis. You will be advised in advance the nature of the assessment process. Check your emails regularly including your ‘Junk Mail’. | Assessment is normally within 3-4 weeks of the closing date |
Decision When the selection process is completed you will be advised of the outcome. |
Normally within 1 week of the assessment process |
Pre-employment checks The successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a number of pre-employment checks. Details will be contained in the offer letter. |
We aim to complete pre-employment checks within 4 weeks |
Start date Once all the pre-employment checks have been completed satisfactorily you will be asked to agree a start date with your new line manager. |
Following checks |
Waiting lists
Sometimes Waiting lists for future posts in the same organisation, and for similar posts at the same banding are created. You will be advised if you have been placed on the waiting list. You must ensure that the contact details on your profile page are maintained accurately to facilitate any future contact. Please be sure to review your email, text messages and voicemails on a regular basis. Please see our page on waiting list for more information.
Manual application forms
If you are unable to submit an online application, you can download a manual application form from the Job Details page of the vacancy you wish to apply for.
Manual applications should be posted to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh BT61 7PR.
Applications which arrive after the advertised closing date/time will not be considered.
Please note that the following Trusts/Organisations accept online applications only: Belfast Trust, BSO, CCGANI, NIMDTA, NIPEC, NISCC, PCC, PHA, RQIA and SPPG.