Create Your Childrens Nurse CV
Everyone knows that when it comes to
applying for a new job, your CV must be the best it can possibly be.
Your CV is the first opportunity you get to show how good you are, and
most importantly help to show why you are better than any other
applicant for the job.
So, what should a CV be in a nutshell? Your CV should summarise your main positions, qualifications and skills in as clear and concise a format as possible. You must include specifics, such as your job title and precise dates of employment, whilst also remembering that the hiring manager wants to make the quickest decision they possibly can due to the countless number of applications they receive. Make sure that the most critical aspects and achievements from your education/ employment are included.
Importantly, you should tailor your CV to each and every job application that you make. If you do make more than one application, take a few moments to read through the job description picking out each element and ensuring that your CV answers as many of these 'questions' as possible. Using just one CV is too general to show you as perfect for every job - you are unique, make sure your CV reflects that.
Continue reading for detailed information about creating your CV, along with a downloadable CV template at the bottom of this page.
So, what should a CV be in a nutshell? Your CV should summarise your main positions, qualifications and skills in as clear and concise a format as possible. You must include specifics, such as your job title and precise dates of employment, whilst also remembering that the hiring manager wants to make the quickest decision they possibly can due to the countless number of applications they receive. Make sure that the most critical aspects and achievements from your education/ employment are included.
Importantly, you should tailor your CV to each and every job application that you make. If you do make more than one application, take a few moments to read through the job description picking out each element and ensuring that your CV answers as many of these 'questions' as possible. Using just one CV is too general to show you as perfect for every job - you are unique, make sure your CV reflects that.
Continue reading for detailed information about creating your CV, along with a downloadable CV template at the bottom of this page.
What your CV should include...
1. Personal Profile
It is often advantageous to include a personal statement from you outlining what motivates you, your experience, where you wish to take your career and maybe a little about the kind of person you are. These all help an employer to get an idea of the real you and what you have to offer.
A well written profile can make a considerable impression in the selection process and give you a competitive edge, so spend time making yours as clear and concise as possible.
(Length - Maximum 150 words)
* Tip #1 - Your profile MUST be changed for every application you make. It will be difficult to convince an Employer A you are perfect for Job A if your details are tailored to Job B at Employer B.
2. Personal Details
This section is needed simply for the employer to know how to contact you with regards to your application, interviews, new opportunities etc.
You should include your postal address, 1 or 2 telephone numbers and your email address.
* Tip #1 - Email addresses are often a giveaway or do not show you in the best light possible. Your email address should be a combination of your first name and surname only, such as sam.smith@hotmail.co.uk. It is surprising how many applicants still use intimate or overly personal information as email addresses - if you are bunny.boiler1987@fatalattraction.com or x_mr.unreliable_x@partyanimal.com you should think about changing your address ASAP!
* Tip #2 - Always, always, always ensure there are no mistakes with the telephone number you provide on your CV. Make sure you check it before sending your CV anywhere, if an employer can't contact you they can't offer you a job!
3. Employment History
Please enter details here of your employment history, starting with your current / most recent job and working backwards. If you are applying for a specific job it would be particularly beneficial to tailor your CV according to the requirements of this position, outlining skills/ accomplishments in your career history that would allow you to perform to a high level in the job you are looking for.
Please note that the more recent your employment, the more detail that will be needed. For positions in the last 8 years please follow the below guideline.
You should start off by including the essential details of Job Title, Dates of Employment (Months and years), Department/ Ward (if applicable), and Employer. You should then give information on the role itself as follows:
a. You should include a brief (200 words max.) summary of your role, outlining your role as a whole and the department/ organisation you worked for. The summary is optional but is often used as a good way of allowing employers to see in a nutshell what your previous job (s) entailed.
b. You should then list your key duties and responsibilities specific to this position (bullet points only).
c. Following the position profile please advise what kind of Patients and/or the conditions you have been caring for (bullet points only). You should also include ward/ unit information (e.g. number of beds/ procedures, occupancy, size of team, patient ratios etc) to give employers an idea for the type of environment (s) you are experienced in working in.
d. Please then list the equipment, technology and/ or programs you use in this role, if specialist for the position (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Invasive Ventilators, SAP software, Gamma Knife etc) (bullet points only).
Following this, you have the option of including details of any particular successes/achievements you have experienced in this period of employment. For example, this could be related to a particular caseload or patient, or when you used your skills to improve the unit / department’s success as a whole. A reason for leaving is recommended to be included.
For experience over 8 years ago simply list the essential details e.g. Job Title, Dates of Employment (Months and years), Department/ Ward (if applicable), Employer.
(Number - Unlimited)
4. Education and Professional Qualifications:
Please enter here all of the professional qualifications you have obtained and/or are due to complete. These should be the core qualifications that allow you to practice, such as a Degree or Diploma. If you have completed and/or are due to complete any advanced qualifications, such as a Masters Degree or Advanced/Executive Diploma, please include details in this section also.
Any short courses such as Mentorship qualification or ENBs relevant to your specialist field of practice should be included in the Professional Development section below.
General education such as Secondary School/ GCSEs/ O Levels and Further Education/ A Levels/ Highers should be included in this section. Try to summarise the courses/ subjects you passed (e.g. 5 A - Cs including Maths, English and Science), followed by the period of time you studied for and the college/ school you studied at.
(Number - Unlimited)
5. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Employers are seeking evidence of Continuous Professional Development, so please enter in this section, details of the courses/conferences etc. you have completed in order to develop your skills and enhance your career.
Examples of qualifications listed in this section for clinical professionals could include Basic Life Support, Manual Handling, Wound Care, IV/ Cannulation, Bobath Technique, ENB 998 Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice, N59 Chemotherapy etc.
You should include the date you complete this qualification and the education provider with whom you studied.
(Number - Unlimited)
6. Professional Memberships
For Registered Childrens Nurse job opportunities employers will require details on your professional memberships in order to confirm that you possess registration, that it is on the correct part of the register and that your registration has no restrictions.
7. Additional Skills / Experience / Achievements
(Optional)
Please enter details of any additional information that you feel may be of interest to your potential employer (e.g. Published research, conference speaker, charity/ voluntary work etc.)
This section gives you the opportunity to put across any of your skills/ experiences that ordinarily would not be accommodated by a standard CV, but that may give insight into your personal skills, motivations, attitudes and overall suitability for the position. It also gives you the chance to have your CV stand out from other applicants and hopefully increase your potential for success.
This could also include items such as your driving licence, computer literacy, and team working skills etc.
(Unlimited)
8. Referees
(Optional)
Please enter here details of referees who are willing to support your application based on their experience of working with you. They should ideally be senior colleagues or managers from your previous employment who can confirm the information you provide regarding your professional and clinical abilities.
(Minimum 2)
1. Personal Profile
It is often advantageous to include a personal statement from you outlining what motivates you, your experience, where you wish to take your career and maybe a little about the kind of person you are. These all help an employer to get an idea of the real you and what you have to offer.
A well written profile can make a considerable impression in the selection process and give you a competitive edge, so spend time making yours as clear and concise as possible.
(Length - Maximum 150 words)
* Tip #1 - Your profile MUST be changed for every application you make. It will be difficult to convince an Employer A you are perfect for Job A if your details are tailored to Job B at Employer B.
2. Personal Details
This section is needed simply for the employer to know how to contact you with regards to your application, interviews, new opportunities etc.
You should include your postal address, 1 or 2 telephone numbers and your email address.
* Tip #1 - Email addresses are often a giveaway or do not show you in the best light possible. Your email address should be a combination of your first name and surname only, such as sam.smith@hotmail.co.uk. It is surprising how many applicants still use intimate or overly personal information as email addresses - if you are bunny.boiler1987@fatalattraction.com or x_mr.unreliable_x@partyanimal.com you should think about changing your address ASAP!
* Tip #2 - Always, always, always ensure there are no mistakes with the telephone number you provide on your CV. Make sure you check it before sending your CV anywhere, if an employer can't contact you they can't offer you a job!
3. Employment History
Please enter details here of your employment history, starting with your current / most recent job and working backwards. If you are applying for a specific job it would be particularly beneficial to tailor your CV according to the requirements of this position, outlining skills/ accomplishments in your career history that would allow you to perform to a high level in the job you are looking for.
Please note that the more recent your employment, the more detail that will be needed. For positions in the last 8 years please follow the below guideline.
You should start off by including the essential details of Job Title, Dates of Employment (Months and years), Department/ Ward (if applicable), and Employer. You should then give information on the role itself as follows:
a. You should include a brief (200 words max.) summary of your role, outlining your role as a whole and the department/ organisation you worked for. The summary is optional but is often used as a good way of allowing employers to see in a nutshell what your previous job (s) entailed.
b. You should then list your key duties and responsibilities specific to this position (bullet points only).
c. Following the position profile please advise what kind of Patients and/or the conditions you have been caring for (bullet points only). You should also include ward/ unit information (e.g. number of beds/ procedures, occupancy, size of team, patient ratios etc) to give employers an idea for the type of environment (s) you are experienced in working in.
d. Please then list the equipment, technology and/ or programs you use in this role, if specialist for the position (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Invasive Ventilators, SAP software, Gamma Knife etc) (bullet points only).
Following this, you have the option of including details of any particular successes/achievements you have experienced in this period of employment. For example, this could be related to a particular caseload or patient, or when you used your skills to improve the unit / department’s success as a whole. A reason for leaving is recommended to be included.
For experience over 8 years ago simply list the essential details e.g. Job Title, Dates of Employment (Months and years), Department/ Ward (if applicable), Employer.
(Number - Unlimited)
4. Education and Professional Qualifications:
Please enter here all of the professional qualifications you have obtained and/or are due to complete. These should be the core qualifications that allow you to practice, such as a Degree or Diploma. If you have completed and/or are due to complete any advanced qualifications, such as a Masters Degree or Advanced/Executive Diploma, please include details in this section also.
Any short courses such as Mentorship qualification or ENBs relevant to your specialist field of practice should be included in the Professional Development section below.
General education such as Secondary School/ GCSEs/ O Levels and Further Education/ A Levels/ Highers should be included in this section. Try to summarise the courses/ subjects you passed (e.g. 5 A - Cs including Maths, English and Science), followed by the period of time you studied for and the college/ school you studied at.
(Number - Unlimited)
5. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Employers are seeking evidence of Continuous Professional Development, so please enter in this section, details of the courses/conferences etc. you have completed in order to develop your skills and enhance your career.
Examples of qualifications listed in this section for clinical professionals could include Basic Life Support, Manual Handling, Wound Care, IV/ Cannulation, Bobath Technique, ENB 998 Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice, N59 Chemotherapy etc.
You should include the date you complete this qualification and the education provider with whom you studied.
(Number - Unlimited)
6. Professional Memberships
For Registered Childrens Nurse job opportunities employers will require details on your professional memberships in order to confirm that you possess registration, that it is on the correct part of the register and that your registration has no restrictions.
7. Additional Skills / Experience / Achievements
(Optional)
Please enter details of any additional information that you feel may be of interest to your potential employer (e.g. Published research, conference speaker, charity/ voluntary work etc.)
This section gives you the opportunity to put across any of your skills/ experiences that ordinarily would not be accommodated by a standard CV, but that may give insight into your personal skills, motivations, attitudes and overall suitability for the position. It also gives you the chance to have your CV stand out from other applicants and hopefully increase your potential for success.
This could also include items such as your driving licence, computer literacy, and team working skills etc.
(Unlimited)
8. Referees
(Optional)
Please enter here details of referees who are willing to support your application based on their experience of working with you. They should ideally be senior colleagues or managers from your previous employment who can confirm the information you provide regarding your professional and clinical abilities.
(Minimum 2)
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