You can select one chosen preference (which is the specialty you would like to train in) as part of your initial application and applicants successfully shortlisted later select and rank sub-preferences for as many locations/employers as there are available.
All applicants must complete and submit the application by the closing date. We strongly recommend you submit your application at least the day before the closing date. We do not accept late applications for any reason including technical difficulties.
No, applications will not close early. However try to avoid submitting your application at the last minute. Typically, most applications are submitted in the last 48 hours, which slows the system down due to high volumes of traffic. Under no circumstances will late applications be considered.
Only applicants who have been nominated by their employer with a confirmed funded position from NHS England, are eligible to apply for In-service. If you have not been nominated by your current employer within the NHS, you should apply for direct entry.
Your chosen specialty should be relevant to your choice of future career and your academic qualifications. Applicants can only apply under one specialty therefore before you apply to the STP, do as much research as possible to ensure you choose the specialty you really want to follow. Read more about the individual specialties on the Health Careers website and about the STP curricula in the Curriculum Library.
Yes, the maximum word count for the supporting information is 1,000 words.
You can choose as many sub-preferences (or locations) as you would be able to work at. The School’s website shows the locations and specialties of all available training posts. This information is updated regularly to reflect any changes to commissions that occur during the application process.
Once you have selected your choice(s) by sliding them to the wanted column of the sub-preference page, press save. You can come back and edit this section of the application up until the sub-preference deadline.
What this means is that you should not list or identify your qualifications in the statement. You have done so elsewhere in your application and they will be evaluated in their own right by the shortlisters. But you can write about activities associated with your studies, for example your experience of team working or leadership during a university project.
Yes, we would recommend regularly saving your application.
Yes, you can detail any voluntary work, or work experience is this section. You must however, indicate this is non-paid work.
There will be no considerations made if one location has been selected in large numbers.
We do not accept CV’s as part of the application.
No, it is not possible to amend your appllication once this has been submitted. Only personal information as part of your Oriel account can be amended e.g. contact number.
No, there will be no impact if you re-apply in a different year with a different specialty.
Only upload documents when prompted to by Oriel. You will only be prompted to based on the answers you provide. For example if you require special circumstances or reasonable adjustments you will need to attach your evidence.
No, there is no advantage. However we recommend not submitting your application on the last day.
Unfortunately, due to the amount of applications received it is not possible to provide feedback. We would welcome any future applications from you.
No. Deferrals can only be considered for statutory reasons such as maternity. As part of the application you are asked to declare that you are available to start in the coming September.
Yes, we would welcome further applications.
Yes, this is the person specification for all specialties.
We use direct messaging in Oriel to contact you about the progess of your application. We recommend that you regularly check your Oriel account to stay informed. We may also use the email address supplied to us, but your main source of information throughout will be Oriel. Updates will be posted to the NSHCS Twitter account.
Ensure you read all the guidance documents. Tell us how you meet the requirements in the reflective statement. Review the timescales on the School’s website and ensure you check your email junk folder. With the SJT ensure you are free from interruptions and ensure you have a stable internet connection.
All applications are processed through standardised and strict recruitment processes by a small, but dedicated team. Updates will be published on the School’s website. Some parts of the process requires input from the scientific community in addition to usual workload. We thank you in advance for your patience.