You’re meeting the criteria.
You’re still not getting shortlisted.
Many public health applications are rejected not because the applicant lacks experience, but because the written evidence does not clearly demonstrate the level expected for the role.
Why strong applicants still fail shortlisting
NHS shortlisting is a scored process.
Panels are assessing how clearly your application demonstrates:
Many applicants meet the criteria but struggle to communicate these signals clearly in writing. When your evidence clearly demonstrates all four signals at the right level, you’re more likely to get shortlisted.
What’s here for you
Career clarity
Understand which area of public health and band level fits your experience.
Resource library
Free practical tools to help you structure stronger public health applications.
Structured Support
Application reviews and strategic guidance to help identify why you are not getting shortlisted.
Start here
Why You’re Not Getting Shortlisted - a free guide to UK public health applications.
Download it, read it and understand what NHS shortlisting is actually scoring before your next application.