NHS applications · Question & answer

What is the difference between essential and desirable criteria?

Answer from the ResumeStation team

Use the labels in the advert to understand its requirements. Address essential criteria directly and add truthful evidence for desirable ones.

General career information. Immigration and employment circumstances vary; use current official guidance and qualified advice for individual decisions. Never share confidential care records here.

What would you add?

Keep it kind and stick to what you know. Leave out residents’ details, private documents, contact details and allegations that identify someone. Replies reflect members’ experiences, not verified professional advice. Posts use a member alias and appear before moderation. For urgent help, use the appropriate emergency or safeguarding service.

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