NHS Job: Questions to Ask HR

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This is a checklist that I used. Feel free to copy and edit.

Situation varies. You can edit or change according to your situation.



1. Visa

- Is my employment under the shortage occupation list?


- Does trust provide reimbursement for the fee for a priority visa?



2. Certificate of Sponsorship


- What will be the duration of COS? As I understand the employment is 6months duration.

- Does the “maintenance” mark in my COS? And if yes, will I be given that maintenance at the start of my job or in the 1st month's salary?



3. Rough estimate of starting date?

I believe it will strongly depend on my visa status, is there any way that I can know as soon as possible so that I can make the necessary arrangement for it.



4. Does trust offer a relocation package?

- If it is offered? Does it include a visa fee, annual health surcharge fee, air ticket?



5. TB test, if needed

( Country need TB test: https://www.gov.uk/tb-test-visa/countries-where-you-need-a-tb-test-to-enter-the-uk)


- I am TB vaccinated and have a BCG scar.

- Is occupational health in the trust offering TB test for workers?

- Who can I inquiry about it?



6. Since I am in the UK, can I get into shadowing right after I got my work visa?

- Meanwhile while awaiting some of the documents to arrive in time, does trust provide shadowing?

- If, Will it be paid or unpaid?

- How long usually the trust shadowing/induction be?



7. I understand there is a study budget.

-Am I entitled to it?

- Does ALS and BLS included?

8. May I know the annual gross salary, according to my experience?

9. Does accommodation available?




Additional reading: http://omarsguidelines.blogspot.com/2015/09/what-to-do-once-your-job-has-been.html


* The HR is not excited as you who got the job offer. So, be patient to wait for their reply and do give a reminder to HR timely.

 

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