Selection Process Details: This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your Qualifications, knowledge and experience and / or skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria. Stage 1: Application & Sift: Competency-based assessment You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on theessentialand desirable criteria, and this will be in the form of a: Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 1500 word Statement of Suitability. This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential and desirable criteria. The Application form and Statement of Suitability will be marked together. Shortlisting: If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment Please do not exceed 1500 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview (competency based) You will be invited to a (single) face to face interview. Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview There will be a Technical Test (at time of interview). Interviews will be held week commencing w/c 16th December 2024. Please note, these dates are subject to change. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (includingby definition internal applicants). Location This role is based onsite at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9WL. Please note that hybrid working is not available for this role. Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard.