Advertised role location: SWAH Southwest Hospital
Official document: JD Spec Dr Resp Med SWAH / Personnel Specification (pdf)
Specialty Doctor in
Respiratory Medicine &
General Internal Medicine
South West Acute Hospital
Job Description
January 2026

The below diagram details the values and associated behaviours that we expect
staff working within Health and Social Care (HSC) to display at all times;
HSC Value What does this mean? What does this look like in practice? - Behaviours
Working
Together
We work together for the best
outcome for people we care
for and support. We work
across Health and Social
Care and with other external
organisations and agencies,
recognising that leadership is
the responsibility of all.
 I work with others and value everyone’s contribution
 I treat people with respect and dignity
 I work as part of a team looking for opportunities to
support and help people in both my own and other teams
 I actively engage people on issues that affect them
 I look for feedback and examples of good practice, aiming
to improve where possible
Compassio
n
We are sensitive, caring,
respectful and understanding
towards those we care for
and support and our
colleagues. We listen
carefully to others to better
understand and take action to
help them and ourselves.
 I am sensitive to the different needs and feelings of others
and treat people with kindness
 I learn from others by listening carefully to them
 I look after my own health and well-being so that I can
care for and support others
Excellence
We commit to being the best
we can be in our work, aiming
to improve and develop
services to achieve positive
changes. We deliver safe,
high-quality, compassionate
care and support.
 I put the people I care for and support at the centre of all I
do to make a difference
 I take responsibility for my decisions and actions
 I commit to best practice and sharing learning, while
continually learning and developing
 I try to improve by asking ‘could we do this better?’
Openness &
Honesty
We are open and honest with
each other and act with
integrity and candour.
 I am open and honest in order to develop trusting
relationships
 I ask someone for help when needed
 I speak up if I have concerns
 I challenge inappropriate or unacceptable behaviour and
practice

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE AND BAND: Speciality Doctor Respiratory & GIM
DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE: Acute / Medical
LOCATION: South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen
DATE: January 2026
Notes to applicants:
1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you
meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You
should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.
2. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1
below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the
Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting.
You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable
criteria.
3. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of
employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured at
shortlisting stage and may be further explored at the interview / selection stage. You
should therefore make it clear on your application form how meet the following
criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
Factor Criteria
Method of
Assessment
Qualifications/
Registration/
Experience
 Hold full or eligible for GMC registration and
licence to practice
 Have at least 4 years’ full-time postgraduate
training (or its equivalent gained on a part-
time or flexible basis) at least 2 of which will
be in a specialty training programme or as a
Fixed Term Specialty Trainee in a relevant
specialty; OR Have equivalent experience
and competencies.
 Previous HSC NHS / HSE experience
 1 year Specialty experience
 Completion of MRCP [part 1 & part 2]
Shortlisted from
Application Form

Other
Hold a current full driving licence which is
valid for use in the UK and have access
to a car on appointment. This criteria will
be waived in the case of applicants
whose disability prohibits driving but who
have access to a form of transport
approved by the Trust which will permit
them to carry out the duties of the post
Shortlisting by
Application Form
SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/
selection stage:
COMMUNICATION
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in
written and spoken English that are adequate to
enable effective communication about medical
topics with patients and colleagues which could
be demonstrated by one of the following:
That applicants have undertaken
undergraduate medical training in English;
OR
Have the following scores in the academic
International English Language Testing System
(IELTS) – Overall 7.5, Speaking 7, Listening 7,
Reading 7, Writing 7.
However, if applicants believe that they have
adequate communication skills but do not fit into
one of the examples they need to provide
evidence.
Interview
CLINICAL SKILLS
 Appropriate knowledge base and ability to
apply sound clinical judgement to problems.
 Possess a range of clinical knowledge,
skills and information technology expertise.
Interview
KNOWLEDGE &
SPECIAL
INTERESTS
 Knowledge of evidence based approach to
clinical care
 Understanding of the implications of clinical
governance
 Demonstrate understanding of the
importance of audit and research
 Embraces evidence based practice and
audit
 Encourages on-going learning and an
educative culture, both for self and others
 Understands the issues of risk management
and of operating within a litigious and
complaints culture
 Ability to direct and organise teams
 Builds strong and effective relationships
with patients, families and colleagues with
the ability to gain their trust and confidence
 Ability to cope with considerable pressure
Interview

as well as to adapt to constant change and
new demands
SKILLS &
APPTITUDES
 Ability to lead and engender high standards
of care.
 Good communication and interpersonal
skills.
 Willingness to work flexibly as part of a
multidisciplinary team.
 Ability to effectively train and supervise
medical undergraduates and
postgraduates.
HEALTH
Meets professional health requirements (in line
with GMC Standards/Good Medical Practice).
ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility to work in the UK.
FITNESS TO
PRACTICE
Is up to date and fit to practice safely.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
SECTION 3: the following will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce
additional job related criteria, and is dependent upon the number of applications
received. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet
these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
Factor Criteria
Method of
Assessment
Qualifications
It is desirable that candidates:
 Hold a higher diploma e.g. MRCP, DGM.
 Hold ALS certification.
 Have training in teaching methods
Shortlisting by
Application Form

JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Specialty Doctor
SPECIALTY: Respiratory Medicine & General Internal Medicine
BASE: South West Acute Hospital
RESPONSIBLE TO: Prof Terence McManus
JOB SUMMARY
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the further development
of services, as follows:
To support the existing Respiratory Consultant Physician team in the provision of
a Respiratory & General Medicine service with contribution to the Combined
Medical and Surgical Assessment Unit on the South West Acute Hospital site.
PROFILE OF HOSPITAL
The Western Health and Social Care Trust provides services to a 3,800 square
miles area of outstanding beauty in the west of Northern Ireland. It delivers acute
services across this region through two main acute hospitals (Altnagelvin Area
Hospital in Londonderry, South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen), supported by
a non acute local hospital the Omagh Hospital & Primary Care Complex in Omagh.
Southern Sector
Acute healthcare for Fermanagh and West Tyrone was previously provided by
Western Health and Social Care Trust from two sites the Omagh Hospital &
Primary Care Complex [OHPCC], Omagh and the Erne Hospital, Enniskillen.
Following a rationalisation of acute services in March 2009 and major capital
funding a new £276 million Acute Hospital was commissioned and opened 22
nd
June 2012 and was named the “South West Acute Hospital”
This 312 bedded acute hospital incorporates full 24 hour accident and emergency,
critical care (ICU & HDU), Acute Surgical Services, Acute General Medicine,
Cardiology with CCU, Acute Stroke Services, Rehabilitation Medicine and Care of
the Elderly services. It is also the base for Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Paediatric
Services across the Southern Sector of this Trust. The new radiology department
offers comprehensive services including a 128-slice spiral CT and MRI scanner,
both with non-invasive cardiac modalities. The hospital incorporates fully equipped
day case, endoscopy / bronchoscopy suites and five new hospital theatres. The
hospital has full 24 hour laboratory services. For more details of the service profile

at the new South West acute Hospital use link:
www.westerntrust.hscni.net/SouthWestAcuteHospital.htm
The Omagh Hospital & Primary Care Complex now provides non-acute inpatient
rehabilitation, ortho-geriatric care and stroke rehabilitation. There is an Urgent
Care and Treatment Centre incorporating a cardiology assessment service, a
Diabetes Day Resource Centre, and a full range of outpatient facilities. Support
facilities include a full radiology department with spiral CT scanning, a dedicated
day procedure unit and a purpose built laboratory block.
The South West Acute hospital anticipates 5,500 acute medical admissions per
year.
Northern Sector
The Western Health and Social Care Trust “area” hospital Altnagelvin is situated
in Derry/Londonderry and provides a full range of acute services. It is the largest
district hospital in Northern Ireland and has the widest range of specialties outside
the Belfast Trust. There are approximately 450 beds on the site covering all the
acute specialities including Trauma and Orthopaedics, Maxillo-Facial surgery and
Ophthalmology in addition to the usual DGH specialities. It is designated as a
Cancer Unit linked to the Cancer Centre at Belfast and A Trauma Centre.
WORK OF DEPARTMENT
1. General Respiratory clinics are held at the South West Acute Hospital
[Enniskillen] and Omagh Hospital & Primary Care Complex [Omagh]. There
are two joint clinics: Transitional Respiratory clinic (with Dr Nethercott,
paediatric consultant) & and Sarcoidosis clinic (with Prof Seamas
Donnelly, Consultant Respiratory Physician, Trinity College Dublin) - which
are held on a periodic basis.
2. In 2013, Endobronchial Ultrasound was introduced at the South West
Acute Hospital in Enniskillen. We have also hosted EBUS training courses
for nursing staff. Bronchoscopy and endobronchial ultrasound lists are held
weekly and urgent inpatient cases can be facilitated on an ad hoc basis.
3. Trust Respiratory Referral pathways were introduced in 2014.
4. Well established Structured Respiratory Education programmes are
delivered throughout the Trust. Non-Invasive ventilation training is delivered
as part of the new doctor’s induction programme.
5. Close links with local primary care services have been fostered and the
Respiratory team delivers educational sessions to increase local knowledge
and confidence in diabetes care. A yearly Respiratory Symposium is held
to allow practical experience and teaching over a range of Respiratory
topics.
6. The team actively audits its practice and engages in the British Thoracic
Society Respiratory Audit Programme. Quality improvement projects in

Oxygen training / prescription and use of non-invasive ventilation are
currently being implemented.
7. The team has active involvement with presentations in national and
International and Respiratory meetings. There are also links with
Queens University Belfast and the University of Ulster which allows
participation in research studies.
8. The Respiratory team has close links with patient support groups
including British Lung Foundation, Chest Heart and Stroke and Enniskillen
/ Omagh Sarcoidosis support groups.
9. An extensive range of Respiratory protocols for acute care are used in
this Trust.
10. There is a monthly Interstitial Lung Disease MDM at the South West Acute
Hospital to facilitate review and discussion of cases.
11. Specialist nurse led clinics in Oxygen assessment, Tuberculosis, Sleep
Apnoea and Lung cancer have been introduced. Respiratory / Lung cancer
nurses are based at the South West Acute Hospital [Enniskillen] and
Omagh Hospital & Primary Care Complex [Omagh].
12. A full time Pulmonary Rehabilitation nurse runs hospital and community
based services on Tyrone and Fermanagh.
13. Outreach Respiratory services, community clinics and virtual clinics have
been developed.
14. Full pulmonary function testing, bronchial challenge tests, digital peak
flow monitoring, FENO testing, airway pressures, multichannel sleep
studies and Cardiopulmonary exercise stress testing are available at the
South West Acute Hospital [Enniskillen].
15. Regular Respiratory team meetings are held to allow discussion of
complex cases and service development. Meetings are video linked through
different trust sites.
16. In 2015 a Community Respiratory Team was developed to allow the
facilitation of early discharge from hospital, support of complex cases and
improved outpatient management.
17. Respiratory Team members are encouraged to attend and present at
national and international Respiratory meetings.
18. The Respiratory team are supported by an excellent radiology services
with the majority of imaging reported within 24 hours. CT and ultrasound
guided interventions and biopsies are facilitated through the day procedure
unit. At the South West Acute Hospital. CT is available at both SWAH and
OHPCC sites, MRI is available at SWAH site.
19. Respiratory team members participate in a weekly videolinked lung cancer
MDT meeting which includes sites at South west acute Hospital,
Altnagelvin Area Hospital, Omagh Hospital & Primary Care Complex and
the Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast.
20. Speciality grade doctors work closely with the Respiratory team and
facilitate pleural procedures including pleural aspiration, chest drain
insertion and long line insertion. Training for junior staff in long line insertion

is facilitated as part of the Respiratory teaching programme and supervision
by speciality grade doctors.
21. The Respiratory Team is closely involved in undergraduate and
postgraduate teaching. The South West Acute Hospital is a University
teaching hospital and trains undergraduates from Queens University Belfast
and Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
22. The community based Rapid Response Team facilitates deliver of blood
products and intravenous infusions at patients’ homes and community
hubs.
23. The appointed candidate will play an active role in General Internal
Medicine by covering on call medical takes and supervising inpatient care
on medical wards with other medical colleagues.
KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
 To provide specialist inpatient Respiratory Medicine services (e.g. non-
invasive ventilation) and appropriate links with other specialty teams
 To develop, in conjunction with colleagues, outpatient and community
multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine services, appropriate to the local
geography and in line with regional priorities as dictated by the regional
Respiratory Services Framework
 To participate fully in existing Respiratory Medicine activities in the Western
Trust, including the Western Trust Lung Cancer Multidisciplinary Meeting
and the Respiratory medicine/radiology meeting
 To contribute to a medicine service of optimum quality within Western Trust
 To share in the collective responsibility for the provision of acute medical
services within the Acute Directorate, Division of Emergency Care &
Medicine to provide specialist Respiratory medicine services.
 To contribute to the development of excellence in clinical practice through
research, audit and participation in clinical and social care governance.
SUPERVISION ARRANGEMENTS
<There should be an indication of the level of seniority at which the post will be
expected to function and a clear indication of the extent of Consultant supervision
and how this will be provided on a day to day basis.>
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE
Under Clinical Governance, NHS organisations are accountable for continuously
improving the quality of the service provided and safeguarding high standards of
care. Consultant Medical Staff are responsible for providing high quality, evidence
based care and treatment to their patients. To enable this to be achieved, it is
essential that Consultant staff provide leadership and participate in the essential

elements of clinical and social care governance. This includes involvement in:-
 Audit
 Promoting and sharing good practice
 Quality standard setting
 Risk management
 Incident reporting
 Promoting evidence based practice
 Continuing professional and personal development
APPRAISAL/REVALIDATION
The postholder, as with all career grade staff within the Western Trust, will undergo
annual appraisal. The Clinical Director, on behalf of the Chief Executive, will
normally perform this appraisal. The postholder will be expected to conform to
current and any future GMC guidelines on revalidation.

PROPOSED JOB PLAN
The Job Plan must include and clearly identify time for CPD requirements for
appraisal and revalidation (minimum1 PA). There must be explicit details of any
out of hours / on-call commitments. The Job Plan should also set out any
management responsibilities as appropriate. Any work outside 7am to 9pm
Monday to Friday and any time on a Saturday or Sunday or public holiday, should
be identified as premium time i.e. 3 hours equates to 1PA.
The following indicates all your proposed regular weekly commitments. It does
not include activities that occur on an ad hoc basis as these are included in
Programmed Activities.
Time Activity Hours
DCC SPA
MONDAY 09:00-13:00
13:00-15:00
15:00-17:00
Ward Round / referrals
Lung cancer MDM
Ward Round / referrals
8
TUESDAY 09:00-13:00
13:00 – 17:00
Ward Round / referrals
Bronchoscopy List
8
WEDNESDAY 09:00-13:00
13:00-17:00
Outpatient Clinic
Ward Round / referrals
8
THURSDAY 09:00-13:00
13:00-17:00
Ward round / Elective procedures
Supporting Professional Activity
4
4
FRIDAY 09:00-13:00
13:00-14:00
14:00-17:00
Ward Round / referrals
Respiratory MDM
Supporting Professional Activity
4
4
SATURDAY 09:00-21:00 General Internal Medicine Oncall
[1 in 6]
2
[0.67
PA]
SUNDAY 09:00-21:00 General Internal Medicine Oncall
[1 in 6]
2
[0.67
PA]
Total 33.33 8

11.34 PA’s
ON-CALL DETAILS
Predictable Emergency On-Call Work
Unpredictable Emergency On-Call Work
Agreed On-call Rota Frequency 1 in 6
On-call
supplement
Frequency Category A Category B
High Frequency
1:1 to 1:4
8% 3%
Medium Frequency
1 in 5 to 1 in 8
5% 2%
Low Frequency
1 in 9 or less
frequent
3% 1%
JOB PLAN REVIEW
The Job Plan should be reviewed annually, but can be reviewed earlier at the
request of either the doctor or the Clinical Manager. If it is not possible to agree a
Job Plan, either initially or at an annual review, there are agreed procedures for
facilitation and appeal with the final decision being binding on both the doctor and
the Trust.
EMPLOYING AUTHORITY
Western Health and Social Care Trust.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
 The current SAS contract has been superseded by a revised contract effective
from 1 April 2021 and as such, you will automatically transition to the newly
agreed terms and conditions when the changes are implemented.
Implementation will be backdated to your start date.
 Salary - new and improved Specialty Doctors contract approved for Wales,
England, and Northern Ireland in March 2021.
 The full-time appointment will be for 10 PAs per week.
 The successful applicant will normally be appointed to the grade for a one year
probationary period which, if confirmed, will be extended without term and held
until retirement under the terms and conditions of service.

 The appointee will maintain registration with the General Medical Council
(London).
 Annual leave entitlement is 5 weeks and 2 days (27 days) per year until 2
years service have been completed in the grade and 6 weeks and 1 day (31
days) thereafter for practitioners remaining in the grade. Doctors who have
completed a minimum of 7 years in the specialty doctor grade and/or in
equivalent grades shall receive an additional day of annual leave and shall be
entitled to annual leave at the rate of 6 weeks and 2 days (32 days).
 You are required to live within a distance of 30 minutes or 10 miles by road
from your base place of work unless the employing organisation agrees that
they may reside at a greater distance.
 Your private residence shall be maintained in contact with the public telephone
service
 He/she will be expected to be flexible and to co-operate with reasonable
requests to cover for their colleagues’ absences where they are safe and
competent and where it is practicable to do so. Where doctors undertake
duties in accordance with this paragraph and such duties take place outside
of their contracted hours, they will receive either an equivalent off duty period
or remuneration.
 The post will be subject to termination at any time, by three months notice in
writing given on either side.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The post holder must:
 Carry out his/her duties with full regard to the Trust's Equal Opportunities
Policy.
 Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety
arrangements and report any accidents/incidents, defects with work
equipment or inadequate safety arrangements.
 Co-operate fully with all policies and procedures relating to Infection Control.
 Accept individual responsibility for ensuring a suitable, clean, uncluttered
and safe environment for members of the public, staff, patients/clients and
their relatives.
 Comply with the Trust's Smoke Free Policy.
 Treat those whom he/she comes into contact with in the course of work, in a
courteous manner.
 Accept that this job description will be subject to review in the light of changing
circumstances and should be regarded as providing guidance within which the
individual works rather than something which is rigid and inflexible.
ADDITIONAL POINTS

 From 1 January 1990, medical staff have not been required to subscribe to
a Medical Defence organisation. It should be noted, however, that the
Trust's indemnity only covers the Trust's responsibilities and therefore, the
appointee is advised to maintain a membership of a recognised professional
defence organisation for any work which does not fall within the scope of
the Indemnity Scheme.
 Canvassing will disqualify.
 Application forms can be obtained by applying on line.
 Candidates wishing to apply online can do so at www.hscrecruit.com,
alternatively application forms for the post may be downloaded and
forwarded to the Human Resources Department.
 Applications must be made on the prescribed form, and must be returned to
the Human Resources Department, no later than the stated closing date
 A shortlist of candidates for interview will be prepared on the basis of the
information contained in the application form. It is therefore essential that
all applicants demonstrate through their application how and to what extent
their experience and qualities are relevant to this post and the extent to
which they satisfy each criterion specified, including clarification around
equivalent qualifications.
General Duties
1 Employees of the Trust will be required to promote and support the mission
and vision of the service for which they are responsible.
2 Develop and maintain good communication with all levels of management
and build partnerships with the wider HPSS, NHS and external
organisations in the promotion of the Trust.
3 Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with health and
safety policy and statutory regulations.
4 Participate in grievance and disciplinary processes as required.
5 Promote equality of opportunity through his/her own actions and ensure this
policy is adhered to by staff within your area of responsibility.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
HSC Code of Conduct for Employees
The Code sets out the standards of conduct expected of all staff in the Western
Health & Social Care Trust and presents standards of conduct and behaviours
required during and after employment with the Trust. Professional staff are

expected to follow the code of conduct for their own professions as well as this
code.
Service Quality
Western Health and Social Care Trust is committed to providing the highest
possible quality of service to all patients, clients and community through supporting
and contributing to Trust quality initiatives. Employees are expected at all times
to provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in
a courteous and respectful manner.
Personal & Public Involvement
Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider
community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a
meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to
Personal and Public Involvement (PPI).
Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further
information.
http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf
Conduct
Employees must at all times abide by Trust policies and procedures and the terms
of their contract of employment. They must conduct themselves with impartiality,
integrity, objectivity and honesty and maintain high standards of personal and
professional accountability.
Performance
Employees are expected to demonstrate commitment to the Trust by ensuring
regular attendance at work and efficient completion of duties.
Risk Management
Employees must ensure that they comply with any risk management
responsibilities specific to their post, and as set out in the Trust’s Risk Management
Strategy.
Governance
The Trust is committed to the development and implementation of systems under
Integrated Governance to ensure continuous improvement in the quality of
services provided. Employees will be expected to co-operate and work with such
systems.

Records Management
All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or
used as part of their business within the Trust including patient/client, corporate
and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including
emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general
public, with limited exceptions, under Freedom of Information Act 2000, the
Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and Data Protection legislation.
Employees are required to be conversant with the Trust’s policy and procedures
on records management and to seek advice if in doubt.
Confidentiality
All information concerning patients and staff must be held in the strictest
confidence and may not be divulged to any unauthorized person.
Equality & Human Rights
Employees must ensure that equality and human rights issues are addressed
within the post holder’s area of responsibility in accordance with the Trust’s
Equality Scheme.
Health and Safety
Employees should note that under Health & Safety at Work Legislation they are
required to take all reasonable steps while at work to ensure their own health and
safety and the health and safety of those who may be affected by their acts or
omissions at work.
Smoking, Alcohol & Health
The Trust operates policies on smoking, alcohol and health.
Environmental Cleanliness
The Trust promotes a culture of cleanliness and has adopted a partnership and
collaborative approach that recognises cleanliness as the responsibility of
everyone, cascading throughout every level of the organisation.
Infection Prevention & Control
The Trust operates a zero tolerance policy to preventable healthcare associated
infections and the post holder is required to comply with all extant infection
prevention policies, guidelines, protocols and procedures.

The Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
The duties and responsibilities outlined in the above job description are not
intended to be definitive nor restrictive, and may be amended to meet the changing
needs of the Trust.

Official document: Applicant Info Pack (pdf)
WESTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
TRUST
APPLICANT INFORMATION PACK

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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
Dear Applicant
Thank you for your interest in this post. Please read the following information before completing
your application form. The form is designed to ensure that you provide the necessary information
to determine how you meet the essential criteria. For your assistance, we have provided the
following useful tips on completing the application form. Remember it is important that you allow
sufficient time to submit your application form, ensuring that it is accurate and complete.
We require all sections of the application form to be completed in full. It is therefore important that
you complete each section of our application form giving the information requested. CV’s will be
accepted in support of your application form
Meeting the Criteria set out in the Personnel Specification
The Job Description describes the purpose, scope, main duties and responsibilities of the job. You
are advised to study the Job Description before completing your application form, then indicate on
your form how, in your opinion, your experience and/or qualifications are relevant to the post you
are applying for.
Please pay particular attention to the essential criteria detailed on the Personnel Specification and
make sure you address these requirements in full as shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of
the information contained on your application form. We cannot make any assumptions about such
information, and failure to address the requirements on the Personnel Specification will result in
you not being shortlisted.
You must provide specific and detailed information when answering the criteria questions on your
application form. Simply answering “yes” or “no” on your application form will not be sufficient and
failure to be specific will result in the rejection of your application form at a later stage in the process.
Identify relevant examples. This is very important as the examples you provide may be explored
further at interview and you may need to be prepared to talk about these in detail. It is your unique
role that the panel is interested in.
Clearly detail your personal involvement in any experience you quote; Write “I” statements e.g. I
managed the service, I managed a budget, I led on the initiative.
Do not use acronyms, complex technical details etc. Write for the reader who may not know what
the acronyms mean and include concise examples.

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Please note that a selection of vacancies advertised within the Western Health and Social Care
Trust, are restricted to employees of the HSC. If this is the case, the Personnel Specification and
application form will include a note to advise that applicants must demonstrate that they are an
employee of the HSC at the closing date to be eligible. Applicants working for the HSC through a
recruitment agency at the closing date will also be eligible.
Completing Your Current / Previous Employment Details
When completing the details on your employment history, you must give exact dates of when you
started and finished each period of employment. These should be stated in the following format
DD/MM/YYYY. Please also include details of your reasons for leaving each post and explain any
gaps in your employment history. Provide a list of key duties that you have been responsible for in
current post / previous posts. Finally, if you are employed on a “Locum” or “As and When
Required” capacity – please specify the days/hours per week/month that you work.
Questionnaires
The questionnaire section of the application form asks you to detail how you meet each of the
essential and desirable criteria. Please ensure that you provide full and accurate information to
answer each of the questions. Simply answering “yes” or “no” on your application form will not be
sufficient and failure to be specific will result in the rejection of your application form at a later stage in
the process.
Please ensure you provide full details of all qualifications / professional registration required for the
post on the application form. Your relevant qualifications must be detailed in full.
Please note that some posts may require a full current driving licence and access to a car as part
of the essential criteria. It is important that you refer to both parts of this criteria when highlighting
how you meet this requirement, i.e. you must state that you have a full current driving licence, and
that you have access to a car. Failure to demonstrate how you meet both parts of this criterion will
result in you not being shortlisted.
If you are successful at interview, you will be required to produce original documentation of these
qualifications / professional registration prior to commencing the post.
References
You must provide the names and addresses of two referees. At least one of the named referees
must be your current or most recent employer. Please note that relatives must not be used. For
Consultant Posts ensure that you have provided the names of three referees. We will always
seek a reference from your last HSC / NHS employer (if applicable), even if this is not one of your
nominated referees.
Your references should cover previous employment / training / education within the past 3 years
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One of your referees should have knowledge of your present work / or most recent employment
and be in a supervisory / managerial capacity.
Please see below for guidance:
Candidate Employment
Position
Reference 1 Reference 2
Currently employed
From current employer From employer prior to current
Previously employed in the
HSC/NHS
From current employer From previous HSC/ NHS
employer
Not currently employed
From most recent
employer
From previous employer
This section must be completed in full, therefore be sure to include complete names, job titles, and
addresses, including work email addresses (where applicable) and contact telephone details for all
of your referees.
Statement of Policy Regarding Fitness to Practice Proceedings by a Licensing/Regulatory
Body and relating to criminal investigations in the UK or Overseas
Registration with the General Medical Council or General Dental council imposes on doctors and
dentists the duty to provide a good standard of medical care for, and behave appropriately towards
patients. Employers within the health and personal social services also have a duty to ensure that
patients receive a good standard of medical care and ensure as far as possible the safety of
patients. We therefore need to establish if you have been found guilty of a criminal offence, been
bound over or cautioned or are currently the subject of proceedings which might lead to a
conviction, an order binding you over or a caution, in the UK or any other country.
We also need to establish if you have been the subject of any fitness to practice proceedings in the
past, or if any fitness to practice proceedings are being contemplated, by a licensing or regulatory
body in the UK or another country and this is also reflected in the declaration.
This information will be treated in confidence and will not debar you from appointment unless the
selection panel considers that it renders you unsuitable for appointment. In reaching such a
decision we will consider the nature of the conviction/action, how long ago it took place and any
other factors which may be relevant.
Failure to disclose a criminal offence, having been bound over or cautioned or that you are
currently the subject to criminal proceedings which might lead to a conviction, an order binding you
over or a caution, or fitness to practice proceedings undertaken or being undertaken by an
appropriate licensing or regulatory body, may disqualify you from appointment, or result in
summary dismissal/disciplinary action and referral to the General Medical Council or General
Dental council for consideration if such a discrepancy came to light.
If you would like to discuss what effect any previous convictions, police investigations or fitness to
practice proceedings taken or being taken either in the UK or by an overseas licensing or
regulatory body might have on your application, you may contact the Human Resources
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Disability Requirements
We ask in the questionnaire section if you require reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to
enable you to attend the interview or undertake the duties of the post. Details of disability are only
used for this purpose and do not form any part of the selection process. If you require reasonable
adjustments to be made throughout the recruitment process please contact the Medical HR
Department to discuss.
Completing the Personal Declaration
It is important to remember that when signing the personal declaration section of the manual
application form or submitting your form via http://hscrecruit.com you are stating that the
information you have provided is true, accurate and complete. You are also advised that giving
wrong information or leaving information out could lead to the withdrawal of any offer of
employment, or dismissal if you take up a post.
Data Protection
The information you provide as part of the recruitment process will be handled in accordance with
the Data Protection Act 1998.
Completing the Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form
Please note that the information within the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section is regarded as
part of your application and you are strongly encouraged to complete this section. This information
is treated in the strictest confidence and is for monitoring /statistical purposes only. The selection
panel will not have access to this information at any stage of the recruitment process.
Submitting your completed form to the Recruitment & Selection Team
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications online via www.hscrecruit.com and it must
be completed in full by the closing date and time. Applicants choosing to submit a manual
application form may do so and must ensure it is received by the Recruitment & Selection Team by
the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. Manual application forms will
also not be accepted if they are incomplete or have been reformatted.
The standard Application Form is the only acceptable method of application. Information in
support of your application will not be accepted after the closing date and time for receipt of
applications.
Manual application forms should be posted to the relevant Medical HR Department:
Medical HR Department, Tyrone & Fermanagh Hospital, Omagh, Co Tyrone, BT79 0NS or
Medical HR Department, Altnagelvin Area Hospital, Londonderry, BT47 6SB
IF YOU ARE SUBMITTING A MANUAL APPLICATION, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR
APPLICATION FORM IS RETURNED TO THE CORRECT ADDRESS AS DETAILED
ABOVE. APPLICATIONS TO THE WRONG ADDRESS WILL NOT BE REDIRECTED
OR RETURNED.

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For hard copy applications using Royal Mail please note that 1
st
class mail does not guarantee next
day delivery. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient postage has been paid
to submit the form to the correct address (as above) by the stated closing date and time. Existing
Health & Social Care staff should not rely on the internal postal system.
THE SELECTION PROCESS – WHAT TO EXPECT
Shortlisting
Once the vacancy closes, the shortlisting panel will consider each application and will make a
decision on whether or not the applicant meets the criteria outlined in the Personnel Specification.
Applicants relying on qualifications regarded as equivalent are responsible for providing
evidence as to how their qualifications meet the required standard. If equivalence is not
immediately clear to the shortlisting panel, no enquiries will be made by the Western Trust
and the candidate’s application may not proceed as a result.
Please note that the Western Trust reserves the right to use both the essential and the desirable
criteria at shortlisting. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not
you meet the desirable criteria, as per the Personnel Specification. Failure to do so may result in
you not being shortlisted.
The Assessment Process
The assessment process for this recruitment exercise will be detailed on the Personnel
Specification. If you require any reasonable adjustments to allow you to participate you should
ensure this is clearly detailed in your application form.
Outcomes – once all applicants have completed the selection process, they will be contacted with
the results.
In accordance with best practice, all appointments within the Western Health & Social Care Trust
are made under the ‘Merit Principle’ where the best person for any given post is selected in fair and
open competition.
Access NI Disclosure
The Trust operates in line with the Access NI Code of Practice. Further details can be obtained
from www.accessni.gov.uk
Please note: The Trust, as part of their normal vetting process, will carry out an Enhanced
Disclosure with the Barred List check through Access NI.
As part of this check Access NI will access information held by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Disclosure and Barring Service hold two barred lists:
 People who are unsuitable for working with children
 People who are unsuitable for working with vulnerable adults

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People on these lists are barred from regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults. It is a
criminal offence for someone on these lists to work or apply for work in regulated activity.
Visa Requirements
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.
THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE HSC
There are many key benefits of working for the HSC. It offers a competitive remuneration package
and terms and conditions of employment - full details of these are available on
http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk
HSC Pension Scheme / HPSS Superannuation Scheme
Trust staff are automatically enrolled in the Health & Social Care Pension Scheme upon taking up
employment within the HSCNI. Further information may be obtained from the HSC Pension Service
Website at www.hscpensions.hscni.net. Applicants who are already members of the HPSS
Superannuation Scheme may continue with their current arrangements.
Human Resource Policies
The Trust offers a wide range of Human Resource Policies to underpin the value that is placed on our
staff such as a range of Work Life Balance/Flexible Working Policies; Child Care Voucher Scheme etc.
Further information is available on Trust website.
Committed to Equality of Opportunity
The Trust recognises and values the diversity of its workforce and the population it serves and is
committed to a working environment free from intimidation of any kind. Through a systematic and
objective recruitment & selection process the Trust is committed to ensuring that appointment decisions
are taken solely on the basis of merit.

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OUR VALUES
EXCELLENCE – we are committed to high quality, safety and accountability in our services to
individuals, families and communities.
COMMITMENT – we strive for working environments which promote growth and development,
teamwork, pride, creativity, loyalty and trust.
INTEGRITY – we believe integrity is the foundation for individual and corporate actions. We adhere
to the values of honesty, openness and respect for all.
EQUALITY – we promote equality and fairness for all.
PARTNERSHIPS – we are committed to working in collaboration with services users, communities,
policy makers, commissioners, trades unions and other service providers and to making co-
production and co-design the basis for our service planning and delivery.
EFFICIENCY – we will ensure our resources are used as efficiently and effectively as possible.
The Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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APPLICATION FORM CHECKLIST
Please use the checklist below to help ensure that you have completed your form in full and
are now ready to submit your application.
HAVE YOU…….
 Read the ‘Information for Applicants’ section of this information pack?
 Clearly demonstrated how you meet each of the criteria requirements?
 Provided full details of 2/3 relevant referees?
 Provided full details on relevant Qualifications, Registration dates and registration
number, as well as Driving Licence and access to a car details (as applicable)?
 Listed current / previous employment details since leaving Education, including details of
posts held, exact dates (DD/MM/YYYY), and a brief summary of main duties undertaken?
 Explained any gaps in employment and listed reasons for leaving previous employment?
 Completed the disability related questions indicating if you require reasonable
adjustments?
 Read and signed / agreed to the personal declaration. REMEMBER: Failure to provide
complete and accurate information may lead to a withdrawal of employment / offer of
employment if this is subsequently discovered?
 Completed your Equal Opportunity Monitoring form in full?
If you have ticked all of the above you are now ready to submit your application form.
Please remember to take a note of the closing date and time, as well as the reference
number of the post you are applying for.

Official document: How to apply guide eRecruitment (pdf)
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Applicant Guide
This step by step guide will take you through the process of applying for jobs. If you wish to
complete the process using a manual form please refer to the FAQ section of this website.
1. Registration
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2. You can open the Registration in a full page if you wish
Simply click on the button if you wish to make the Registration page full-screen
3.Complete Registration
Please complete all fields within the registration page and especially mandatory fields marked
with a red asterisk.
*Please note the password convention and take note of your username and password for
future use

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4. Confirm acceptance of the Data Privacy Statement
Read the Data Privacy Statement by clicking on the blue link and then tick that you accept this
statement. Once complete click on the ‘Register’ button.
5. Create a Profile and Apply for Jobs
Once you have completed the registration you are brought back to the eRecruitment
Homepage. You now have two options
A) create a profile and then complete job specific applications or
B) simply complete job specific applications
We recommend you fill in your profile before applying for jobs. Once your profile has been
completed your information will transfer automatically into all future applications and profile
information can be edited at any time*. After completing a profile there will still be additional
questions as part of each specific job application that need to be completed.
*You can change profile information at any time, the information entered at the closing
date of the application will be the information used for shortlisting and pre-employment
checks as this is ‘locked’ at the time of submission.

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6. Personal Data (Profile)
After completing this information, click on ‘Save and Next’ to make your way through the rest
of the profile sections. All correspondence is via email - enter a valid, active and accessible
email address. HSC employees should refrain from using their work e-mail in their personal
profile.
Please note that the National Insurance Number, Home number and Mobile number fields are
all mandatory. Candidates without a National Insurance Number should enter ‘Non UK’.
The system times out after 120mins regardless of activity - Click on ‘Save and Next’
regularly to save information – you can go back to previous page if not complete.

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7. Complete Work Experience details (Profile)
Click on the ‘Add’ button to add each work experience and then click on ‘Next Step’ once
complete.
What is your previous work experience?
Please detail below your previous work experience. List each work relationship individually,
providing full dates where requested. Your work history MUST also account for any gaps in
employment, which you should detail in the 'description' field along with relevant dates. List all
work relationships to date individually. You have the option of editing or deleting each period
of work experience after completing this.

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8.Complete work experience details
Enter the relevant information for each period of work experience. Once complete click on the
‘OK’ button.
Please note you must list each work experience relationship individually, providing full dates
where requested. Your work history MUST also account for any gaps in employment, which
should detail in the ‘description’ field along with relevant dates.
If the employment details refer to your existing job then click on ‘Current Employment’
Option to add more work experience
Once you have completed your full work experience history then click on ‘Save and Next’.

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9. Enter Reference Details
Please enter two referees details here. An option is available for you to select which advises
recruitment to not contact these referees prior to interview. These referees’ details can always
be edited and amended.
Who are your referees?
Please name two referees (not relatives) at least one should have knowledge of present work
and be in a supervisory or managerial capacity (Please note that we will always seek a
reference from your last HSC/NHS employer).
Enter referee details
Once you have completed details for one referee then click on Transfer to save this. All fields
prefixed with a red asterisk are mandatory.
Add your second referee using the ‘Add’ button and then click on ‘Save and Next’.

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10. Enter Professional Registration Details if Appropriate
Once you have entered Professional Registration details (if applicable) then select ‘Transfer’.
11. Complete Residency/Immigration Details
Enter Residency/Immigration details as applicable by clicking on the ‘Add’ button.
If you are a UK or European Economic Area (EEA) national you will need to add in your
passport number if you select that option as the document you will produce to evidence this
during pre-employment checks and also in order to complete the Residency/Immigration
details section.
If you are a non UK or EEA national you will need to give details on your visa and eligibility to
work in the UK. You can edit this information at any time as well though what you enter at the
closing date for a job will be used for that specific job and not any information entered after
this.
Residency/Immigration Details
Once you have entered the required information click on ‘Transfer’ button.

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12. Data Overview and Release
Once all fields are complete then you will be able to view the overall data overview of all the
information you have entered in your profile.
You must read and tick the box that you have read and understood the Data Privacy
Statement and then click on the complete button.
Again, you can change this at profile information at any time but the information entered at the
closing date of the application will be the information used for shortlisting and pre-employment
checks as this is ‘locked’ at the time of submission.
13. Apply for Job
Once you have completed your profile you can now search and apply for jobs. To do this, go
to the ‘Overview’ tab and under the ‘Employment Opportunities’ section click on ‘Job Search’.

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14. Search for Jobs
You can filter your search for jobs by entering in parameters of your interests in relation to
what Organisation, Branch (location), Contract Type or Hierarchy Level (Admin and Clerical
etc.). You can also save these search criteria for future use by clicking on ‘Save Search
Query’. In addition, you can also search by key word in the title of a role you are interested in.
If you do not select any search criteria then the system will produce results for all the available
jobs.
Just click on Start to complete any search.
15. Select the Job you wish to apply for
Highlight the job you wish to apply for by selecting the row, then click on Apply. In this
example a job will be applied for that is highlighted and this job was created for testing
purposes.

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16. Start Completing Job Application
A new window appears with the access to completing the job specific application form. Click
on Continue as per below.
17. Personal Data
The information entered when completing your profile will pull across and populate this section
for you. Otherwise enter required information and then click on ‘Save and Next’.

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18. Work Experience
Again, the information entered when completing your profile will pull across and populate this
section for you. Otherwise enter required information and then click on ‘Save and Next’.
Please remember to list each work relationship individually, providing full dates where
requested. Your work history MUST also account for any gaps in employment, which you
should detail in the 'description' field along with relevant dates.
19. Cover Letter
You do not need to add a cover letter to your application. Simply state where or how you
became aware of this job opportunity. This information is used for market research purposes
only.
Please choose form the drop down options and complete as appropriate and then click on
‘Save and Next’.

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20. Questionnaires Section
The following questionnaires are mandatory:
1. Convictions/Offences
2. Governance
3. Driving Licence/Access to Transport
4. Planned Holiday Arrangements
5. Interview Arrangements i.e. do you require any adjustments?
6. Personal Declaration
7. Job Specific Questionnaire e.g. how you meet the various shortlisting criteria?
The Equal Opportunities Monitoring Questionnaire is not mandatory.
Click on ‘Save and Next once you have completed all questionnaires.
Tip – please enter N/A into questionnaire text box if you have no information to enter here.

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21. Residency/Immigration
The information entered when completing your profile will pull across and populate this section
for you. Otherwise enter required information and then click on ‘Save and Next’.
22. Professional Registration
Information entered when completing your profile will pull across and populate this section for
you. Otherwise enter required information and then click on ‘Save and Next’.
23. Referee Details
Information entered when completing your profile will pull across and populate this section for
you. Otherwise enter required information and then click on ‘Save and Next’.

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24. Complete Application
Once you reach this step a dialogue box will automatically open asking you to Open, Save or
Close the form. If you click on Open then you will see your entire application. You can review
this and if you want to make any changes simply click on the relevant stage and you will be
taken straight to that section where you can edit or add any information. If you hover over the
bottom of the data overview with your mouse a print option will also appear.
If the dialogue box closes simply go back one step then return to the Complete Application
Stage.
You must demonstrate you have read and accepted the Data Privacy Statement by ticking
that field. Once satisfied that your application form is complete and accurate then click on
‘Send Application Now’.

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25. Confirmation Application Submitted
A page appears confirming the application form was submitted (you will also receive an email
notification that your email has been submitted).
26. View your Completed Applications
In order to view all the applications you have submitted go to the Overview tab then under
‘Employment Opportunities’ section click on ‘My Applications’.

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27. My Applications
In this area you can see all the application forms you have submitted or have in draft format.
28. View/Print Application Form
You can view or print any application form (either completed or in draft format) whilst you also
have the ability to withdraw/delete you application as well. You must highlight the relevant job
by selecting the relevant row firstly before performing any actions.