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Information and Guidance Notes on completing your Job Application Form

Thank you for your enquiry, please read through the following information.

Job Description and Person SpecificationThe job description describes the duties of the job and sets out the range of responsibilities and tasks. The person specification describes the person we are looking for by describing knowledge abilities, skills, experience and education needed to do the job.

We will be looking at your application form to assess the extent to which you and your relevant skills fit the person specification. The information you provide will be retained on file for a period of one year following the closure of the recruitment exercise. Should you be appointed, it will be retained in your personal file for the duration of your employment.

Application FormWhen completing your application form please take care to ensure all the information asked for is completed; your application form will be used when considering whether you have the right skills and/or experience in relation to the personal specification for the post. Evidencing the requirements from the personal specification will determine whether you are short listed or not. This will ensure that your application is treated fairly and free from discrimination.

Please note that CVs are not accepted.

You should note the date by which your form must be returned to us – late applications will generally not be accepted. Please return your completed application form:

Via email to: [email protected]

Or by post to: Human Resources DepartmentGreenwich & Bexley Community Hospice185 Bostall HillAbbey WoodLondon SE2 0GB

Please note: We are unable to acknowledge all individual applications. If you have not received a letter within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Data ProtectionThe information given on the application form will either be:

- If you are appointed: stored in a secure area for the period of your employment, and a summary of employment for up to 10 years following the date of leaving our employment.

- If you are not appointed: stored in a secure area for a period of 1 year following receipt of your application or interview.

- Anonymised Equal Opportunities data is held for recruitment and selection exercises in line with our Equal Opportunities policy.

Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offendersAs an organisation, using the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to assess an applicant’s suitability for positions of trust, Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. It undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed. It is a requirement of the DBS Code of Practice that all Registered Bodies must treat Disclosure applicants who have a criminal record fairly and do not discriminate because of a conviction or other information revealed.

Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users of its services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or offending background.

- We have a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, which is available on request to all Disclosure applicants.

- We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. We select all candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

- Where a Disclosure is to form part of the recruitment process, we encourage all applicants called for interview to provide details of their criminal record at an early stage in the application process. We request that this information is sent under separate, confidential cover, to the Head of Human Resources within Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice and we guarantee that this information will only be seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process.

- The nature of the position allows Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice to ask questions about your entire criminal record as defined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

- We ensure that all those in Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice who are involved in the recruitment process have been suitably trained to identify and assess the relevance and circumstances of offences. We also ensure that they have received appropriate guidance and training in the relevant legislation relating to the employment of ex-offenders, e.g. the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

- At interview, or in a separate discussion, we ensure that an open and measured discussion takes place on the subject of any offences or other matter that might be relevant to the position. Failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the position sought could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.

- We make every subject of a DBS Disclosure aware of the existence of the DBS Code of Practice and make a copy available on request.

- We undertake to discuss any matter revealed in a Disclosure with the person seeking the position before withdrawing a conditional offer of employment.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offences.

Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice185 Bostall Hill, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 0GBTelephone: 020 8312 2244Email: [email protected]

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORMPlease complete all sections of the application form. All information will be treated in the strictest of confidence and referees will only be contacted with your consent.

PERSONAL DETAILSPlease complete in full

Position applied for: Click here to enter text.Where did you see the vacancy / hear about the Hospice? Click here to enter text.Surname: Click here to enter text.Forenames: Click here to enter text.

Title: Choose an item.Home telephone number: Click here to enter text.Mobile telephone number: Click here to enter text.Preferred contact telephone number: Click here to enter text.Home address: Click here to enter text.

Postcode: Click here to enter text.Email address: Click here to enter text.Do you drive? Choose an item.Do you have access to a car for work? Choose an item.Current/ previous occupation: Click here to enter text.What is the notice period for your current employer? Click here to enter text.Current salary / salary expectation: Click here to enter text.Have you had any past experience of working for a charity / hospice?If yes, please give details:

Choose an item.

Click here to enter text.Have you previously worked for Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice? If so, please state when and in what position:

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Special interests or hobbies: Click here to enter text.Do you have any links to the second-hand trade industry?If yes, please give details:

Choose an item.Click here to enter text.

Have you had a bereavement within the last 2 years?If yes, please give details:


RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UKThis question is in relation to the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and your right to work in the UK. Please ensure you answer this question and complete the ‘additional information’ section if required.Are you legally eligible for employment in the UK? Choose an item.

CRIMINAL CONVICTION DECLARATIONDue to the nature of the work at Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice, and dependent on the position you have applied for, you may be required to undertake a standard or enhanced DBS check. It is important for us to know the following:

Have you ever had a criminal conviction: Choose an item.Please provide details of any spent or unspent criminal convictions that you may have (in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974).


NB: Posts at the Hospice are exempt from the provision of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975. Candidates are not entitled to withhold any convictions they may have had. Any information given will be completely confidential and will not necessarily bar you from employment.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONSPlease give details of general examinations and professional qualifications relevant to this post, starting in chronological order with secondary education onwards. The job description will say whether the post requires any particular qualifications. If you are appointed, we will need to see evidence of your qualifications.

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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS / REGISTRATION

Name of Professional Body

Grade / Category Date obtained Cert / Pin No. Registration No.

Renewal and Revalidation Date






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SKILLS, ACHIEVEMENTS AND EXPERIENCEPlease give details of any skills, achievements and experience you have that may be relevant:


EMPLOYMENT HISTORYPlease ensure you complete this section in full; describe your main duties and responsibilities, detailing any achievements. If there are any gaps in your experience, please provide reasons for these gaps. You do not need to feel concerned about the reasons for any gaps - this is a confidential document and will only be seen by those people involved in the recruitment process.

This section does not only apply to paid work, so tell us about any voluntary work or work experience placements that you have done or are currently doing. Please list all your experience in chronological order with the most recent first.

Name and address of employer

Job title and key responsibilities

Date joined (month/year)

Date left (month/year)

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SUPPORTING STATEMENTThis is your opportunity to tell us about yourself and how you best fit the requirements of the job including your personal profile and attributes. It is also your chance to cover any experiences, including any voluntary work, that are not covered in the other sections. In this section it would be helpful for you to explain any gaps in your employment history.


REFERENCESAll jobs are offered subject to the Hospice receiving satisfactory references. Please provide contact details for your most recent employers covering the last five years of employment; one would need to be from your current or most recent employment, the other should be a previous employer or educational establishment. All referees must be able to provide information/ comments about your potential, reliability and suitability for this post. Make sure that the people you choose are willing to act as referees before you give their details to us. Where you have had more than two employers in the past five years, references will be sought from each employer.

If you have been unemployed, self-employed or in full-time education, the Hospice will require a character reference. This should be a personal referee who is not a member of your family and has known you for more than five years.

REFEREE 1: (current / most recent employer)Referee’s name: Click here to enter

text.Job title: Click here to enter

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Telephone number: Click here to enter text.

Email address: Click here to enter text.

Can we contact this referee prior to interview? Choose an item.REFEREE 2:Referee’s name: Click here to enter




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Can we contact this referee prior to interview? Choose an item.

DECLARATIONPlease read this section, tick the declaration box and insert the date. Read through your form carefully checking for any errors or omissions. Providing false information on your form may result in disqualifying you from the post or in the future lead to termination of employment. Successful applicants are subject to satisfactory references, an occupational health examination and Disclosure and Barring Service check if applicable.

I confirm that to the best of my knowledge all the information I have given is true. I understand that any false statement or failure to declare relevant information may disqualify me from employment or render me liable to dismissal. I give my consent for my personal information to be processed in relation to my application for employment in line with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations 2018. I understand the information given in this form will only be used by Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice in relation to my application for employment and if unsuccessful, I accept that my details will be retained by Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice for a period of 1 year. By signing this declaration I am giving my express consent for you to retain and process this information under the General Data Protection Regulations 2018.

I confirm that to the best of my knowledge, the information and responses contained within this application form are accurate and true and that a false statement or failure to declare relevant information may disqualify me from employment or render me liable to dismissal. If you agree with this statement, tick here: ☐

Date: Click here to enter a date.

The InterviewAll short listed candidates will be invited to attend an interview. You will also be asked to bring to the interview, proof of identification. Applicants will be asked questions relating to the job description, person specification and application form, and the panel will take notes during the course of the interview. For some posts, applicants may be asked to undertake an in-tray exercise, sit a test to establish competency, or present on a matter linked to the post they are applying for. All candidates for a post will be asked to complete the same interview process, including testing. This is part of the procedure to ensure that all applicants are treated equally and fairly.

Should you require any further information prior to interview please contact theHuman Resources Department by either:

Email: [email protected] or telephone: 020 8320 5807

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES MONITORING

Information is not seen by the interviewing panel.

Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice is committed to equality of opportunity for all job applications and staff. The Hospice has an equal opportunities policy in place and we are committed to ensuring that this is monitored and effectively implemented. We ask that all applicants for employment complete this monitoring form on a voluntary basis.

Please complete the details below and return the form with your application. Please note:

This form will be separated from your application form on receipt and not be used as part of the recruitment process

The information provided will only be used for monitoring purposes without identifying you The Hospice does not discriminate against applicants with disabilities. At the appointment

stage, we may need to check whether you have indicated that you have a disability and to seek further details from you on a confidential basis. This is to comply with legal obligations to make reasonable adjustment(s) to working arrangements, duties, equipment etc., subject to practical or financial arrangements where these may arise.

Any information provided will be held on the Hospice’s database and treated in the strictest confidence with restricted access in line with the General Data Protection Regulations 2018

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES MONITORING FORM

Name Click here to enter text.Position applied for Click here to enter text.Nationality Click here to enter text.GenderIf you are undergoing gender reassignment, please choose the gender you intend to acquire

Choose an item.

AgePlease choose your age range:

Choose an item.

DisabilityThe Equality Act defines a disability as a physical or mental impairment which has lasted, or is likely to last, for more than 12 months and which has a substantial adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. Bearing this in mind, do you consider yourself to be a person who has a disability? Please choose:

Choose an item.

Religion or BeliefPlease choose the answer that applies to you:

Choose an item.

If you have chosen ‘any other religion or belief’ please state it here:


I have strongly held beliefs that are not religious in nature. I would describe these as:


Ethnic GroupPlease choose the option which best describes your ethnic group and cultural background.

WhiteIf you have chosen ‘any other White background’ – please state it here:


Mixed RaceIf you have chosen ‘any other Mixed background’ – please state it here:


Asian or Asian BritishIf you have chosen ‘any other Asian background’ – please state it here:


Black or Black BritishIf you have chosen ‘any other Black background’ – please state it here:


Chinese or other ethnic groupIf you have chosen ‘other ethnic group’ – please state it here:


Prefer not to say ☐

Sexual Orientation

What is your sexual orientation? Choose an item.

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