We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a diverse workforce. Diversity and equality of opportunity are essential to our recruitment process. The information you provide in this part of the form is confidential and is not reviewed by the selection panel.  We gather this information so that we can monitor our recruitment and selection process and identify ways that we can improve it. This is part of our Public Sector Equality Duty. You can find out more information at Equality and diversity | NHS Education for Scotland.  Â
In the equal opportunities section, we will ask questions about you. Some are mandatory. Please choose options that best describe you. The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as ‘a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day to day activities. There are also some special rules around recurring / fluctuating and progressive conditions: Definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
NHS Education for Scotland as a Disability Confident Employer, has made a positive commitment to the employment and retention of disabled people. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS), which means that if you have a disability, and meet the minimum criteria outlined within the Person Specification, you will be guaranteed an interview. For MTS this would mean an invitation to attend the Assessment Centre.  Â
If you have difficulty completing the online form or assessments for any reason, please contact mts.enquiries@nes.scot.nhs.uk. If you require additional time to complete the online assessments due to your disability, we will require a letter or document from a medical professional to confirm your requirements for exam situations. Please ensure this evidence is with us one week before the deadline. This will allow sufficient time for us to make any reasonable adjustments and for you to then submit your application in full.  Â