NHS CV Template + Supporting Statement
Most NHS Jobs and Trac roles are shortlisted on a supporting information statement scored against the person specification, not on a CV alone. This kit covers both: an ATS-safe NHS CV, and a supporting-information template with the person-spec criteria as sub-headings, STAR prompts and the six NHS values. Fill it in, then check it free at Cvedo.
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What's inside
- A complete Band 5 statement to model, with full STAR paragraphs and notes on how each one scores.
- A blank where you paste each person-spec criterion as a sub-heading, with a STAR block under it.
- How NHS scoring works (0–4 per criterion, 2 to pass) and the ~1,500-word / 10,000-character limit.
- A six-NHS-values checklist so you show each value through an example, rather than naming it.
- A matching ATS-safe NHS CV: a blank plus a filled Band 5 example.
Why it passes an ATS
- Single column, top to bottom. No tables, text boxes or sidebars that scramble ATS parsing.
- Standard headings (Work experience, Education, Skills) that applicant tracking systems recognise.
- Contact details in the body, never in a Word header or footer (where many parsers ignore them).
- System font (Calibri 11) and plain bullets. No photos, icons or graphics.
- No date of birth or photo, British spelling, references on request.
- A real, editable Word file that opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs and LibreOffice.
Editing it safely
- Replace the bracketed prompts with your own words; keep the section headings as they are.
- Don't add tables, columns, text boxes, photos or logos.
- Keep your name and contact details at the top of the page, not in a header.
- Delete the grey Cvedo line at the bottom before you send it.
- Save as .docx; only export a PDF from Word/Google Docs (never a scanned or image PDF).
Frequently asked questions
Is the NHS CV template really free?
Yes — both Word files download in one click, with no signup, no card and no watermark. When you're done, you can check your statement free at Cvedo and, if you want, have a real UK person review it for £4.99. The template itself costs nothing.
Why do I get two files?
Because an NHS application usually needs both: a CV for the basics, and a separate supporting information statement that evidences every point in the person specification. The supporting-information file is where most applications are won or lost.
Will it pass the NHS application system (Trac)?
The files are plain, single-column Word documents with standard headings, so they paste and parse cleanly. Always follow any word or character limit in the advert exactly.
Does Cvedo write the statement for me?
No. The template gives you the structure and prompts; the words must be your own. Our free checker then scores your coverage against the person specification and flags gaps.
Related guides
- NHS Supporting Information: STAR Method Guide (2026)
- NHS Values-Based Recruitment: The 6 Values Explained
- NHS Band 5 Supporting Statement: Structure & Example