Specialty Recruitment
Guidance for Round 2 Specialty Recruitment 2008
The Applicants Guide - Northern Ireland should be read in conjunction with this guidance.
In applying to Round 2 it is expected that applicants have not accepted a run-through or core training post in Round 1 within the UK. If this is not the case then the offer will be withdrawn. Exceptions to this are:- An applicant who has accepted an FTSTA post may continue to compete for a run-through training post.
- An applicant who has accepted a final year Core Training post (ie CT2 or CT3 in Emergency Medicine or Psychiatry) can continue to compete for Core and Run-through posts.
- An applicant who is already in a run-through training post in core medical training at ST2 level and who secures an ST3 post in the local allocations stage is eligible to apply for another ST3 post in local or national open competition of medical specialties.
Offers made after 12 noon on Wednesday 26 March 2008 must be accepted or declined within 48 hours.
Acknowledgement Form
To download a copy of the Acknowledgement form to accept or decline an offer, please click here.
Applicants Guide - Northern Ireland
To download the Applicant’’s Guide to Recruitment and Selection into Specialty Training in Northern Ireland for 2008, please click here.
Dates for Interview
Please click here to access the dates for Round 1 interviews.
Please click here to access the dates for Round 2 interviews.
Specialty Recruitment August 2008 - Number of Posts
The number of Specialty Training posts available within the Northern Ireland Deanery from August 2008 is now available for download.
For Round 1 figures please click here.
For Round 2 figures please click here.
*Please note that these posts are subject to change.
Person Specifications and Job Descriptions
The Specialty / General Practice Training Person Specifications and Job Descriptions are now available for download. Please click on the following links to download them:
| Job Descriptions & Person Specifications by Specialty | Job Descriptions & Person Specifications by Specialty |
|---|---|
| Psychiatry | |
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Cardiology |
General Surgery |
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Histopathology |
Recruitment Timeline
To download a copy of the Specialty Recruitment timeline, please click here.
Advice to Interview Candidates
To download a copy of the Advice to Round 2 Interview Candidates, please click here
Guide to Completion of the Application Form
All applications wil be via www.hpssjobs.com. You will need a reliable active email address and access to the internet in order to complete the application form. Only electronic application forms will be accepted.
You are requried to register on hpssjobs.com, detailing the following:
- Title
- First Name
- Surname
- Email Address
You should receive a notification email within 10-15 minutes. Please note it is important wo enter your email address accurately as you will not receive your registration notification if you enter an incorrect email address. The notification email your receive after registering will contain your password. You should log in using your email address and this password. If you do not receive your registration email or if you have forgotten your password, you can have it emailed to you again by clicking on the "I have forgotten my password" link below the log in form.
On the registration form, you must specify which master application form type you would like to use when applying for jobs. You must choose "Specialty Training - NIMDTA". DO NOT CHOOSE "MEDICAL AND DENTAL" AS THIS IS NOT USED FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING FOR AUGUST 2008.
Once you have successfully logged in and selected your master application from type, the "My Profile" page is displayed.
Applicants are encouraged to register as soon as possible.
There is no restriction on the number of applications that an applicant can make in Northern Ireland, other than that relating to entry level (see below).
Choosing your Specialty
All specialty training posts can be found by selecting "Jobs by organisation" on the homepage. Please choose "NI Medical and Dental Training Agency" for a list of all posts available. To apply for a job, please click on the "Apply" link displayed below each job. At the bottom of the "My Profile" page, you will see a list of all the posts you have applied for.
For full guidance on completing the application form, please click here.
Competition Ratios
Please click here for competition ratios for recruitment into Round 2 Specialty Training for August 2008.
Please click here for competition ratios for recruitment into Round 1 Specialty Training for August 2008.
Please click here for competition ratios for recruitment into Specialty Training for August 2007.
Complaints Procedure
To download the Northern Ireland Deanery Complaints Procedure please click here.
Interview Expenses
To download the guidance on reclaiming expenses from interview attendence please click here.
To download the Interview Expenses Claim Form please click here.