Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Health checks

Occupational Health Screening -You will need to undertake occupational health screening to determine your suitability to undertake the course. This will be provided by the University free of charge. As part of this assessment, you are expected to provide all relevant, truthful and accurate information to ensure a safe environment for yourself and service users. Immunisations -You must undertake a programme of immunisations as required by the Department of Health and meet the immunisation and immunity requirements of placement providers. This will be provided by the University free of charge. Please obtain details of your immunisation history from your doctor so you can submit this during your Occupational Health Screening.

Interview

If you are shortlisted, we will invite you to an online interview. To confirm your identity on the day, please bring a valid form of photo ID with you, preferably a passport or photo driving licence. - View our interview guidance to ensure you understand the interview process and how you can prepare for this.

Other

Helping your application succeed Experience - Experience of interacting with members of the public from a range of backgrounds in different settings is essential when applying to a health or social care course. This is so you will have an understanding of the diversity of the population who access health and social care. It is important to be able to understand and explain how your experiences relate to the activities and qualities which are required for the profession at your interview. Reference - You must provide a reference from a current or recent employer or educational institution with your UCAS application. Course enrolment - professional requirements - Before enrolling, you must fully declare the following information on the pre-admission declaration forms provided during the admissions process - Unfiltered criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings. For further information on unfiltered offences, please see the Disclosure and Barring Service website. - Involvement in disciplinary proceedings during paid or voluntary employment or education establishments - Involvement with safeguarding proceedings, social services or related organisations - Enrolment on a health or social work professional course at another University. Other professional suitability information - Your full enrolment on your course will be confirmed when the Professional Issues Team have verified that your Enhanced DBS Disclosure (and overseas criminal record check where relevant) indicates that you are suitable to work with vulnerable groups, including children and clearance from your health screening has been received. - If your personal circumstances change in relation to any of the professional requirements from when you apply to the end of your course, please tell the Professional Issues team immediately by calling 0114 225 5637 or emailing [email protected].