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Introduction to career progression in healthcare Library and Knowledge Services

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:

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Introduction to career progression in healthcare Library and Knowledge Services

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  1. Introduction to career progression in healthcare Library and Knowledge Services

  2. 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

  3. Supporting our current NHS staff • NHS Long term plan

  4. Health Careers

  5. NHS Values Exercise • Discuss the values in small groups

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

  7. Career Planning: Demonstration

  8. Finding your career: Exercise 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

  9. How to find health jobs Exploring NHS Jobs

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. Application Forms • Person specification • The person specificationis a description of the qualifications, skills, experience, knowledge and other attributes (selection criteria) which a candidate must possess to perform the job duties. • Thespecificationis 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. 

  14. www.uhbristolcareers.co.uk • UHBristol'smodern, 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

  15. 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%20change%2C%20adding%20value • https://www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk/ • https://www.careers.nhs.scot/careers/resources/teachers-and-careers-advisers/careers-resource-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

  16. 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

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