SECURING A POST IN THE NHS
The process of securing a job in the NHS is well-known by every IMG but many of us still adore discussing and writing about it, and so do I.
Directly, coming on to the point, after GMC registration, despite being in seventh heaven, every candidate has to gather themselves in a composite way and get back to work ASAP.
Beginning with the NHS account, it has to be made on trac jobs where all the jobs can be applied for. This has a very taxing file of 10-12 pages with lots and lots of details and formalities, however, it is indeed the only medium of getting an interview call so never take it lightly. As I have been on the same track recently, I am well aware of the sensitive areas and the points where IMGs struggle. For most of us, the section of "Supporting Information" remains back-breaking.
Some of the tips for compiling and finishing that section are:
1) To blow your own horn but in a decent and solemn English.
2) Don't try to bamboozle the readers by writing those things which you cannot prove in the interview, for example: be honest if you don't have a log book weaving your competencies, times you performed some procedures, the things you need the exposure of or improvement in.
3) Before commencing the SI, try to spend a good time reading the job description and person specification.
3) When you are writing the SI, try to divide it into a few paragraphs with the first concisely describing your graduation, internship, and current employment/unemployment status.
4) Following this, mention the role and the reason you are applying for the post. This could be the high time to show your interest in the department or the post offered by illustrating some of your previous work done in that field or your future commitments to any sub-specialty. The reasons should sound legitimate and vivid.
5) Next, you can mention the reason for applying for that particular Trust. This can be done by reading the values of the Trust, it's ranking with CQC, or giving a reference from a friend/ senior already connected with the Trust. This leaves a positive impact on the recruiters.
6) Now you can use a significant space in annotating your qualities, achievements, and strengths that are coinciding with the job description and person specification. Support your information with some examples like any story about teamwork, any example in which you led a quality improvement program or a campaign, and so on.
7) Give quality time to each and every of your application without rushing and copy-pasting. Of course, it could be draining but in the end, every sweat is of worth.
I followed that approach and improved my reading and writing with every application. By doing so, I applied for 50 jobs (which was not less) for 1 month and got 5 offers just in a 1-month period.
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