From the recruitment homepage you should select a Programme and Discipline to apply to from the drop down menu.

By registering your details, you will be able to maintain and update your details quickly.

If you don't have internet access at home, ask a relative friend or neighbour if you can use their computer for your job search.

You can set up your own email account on a computer at your local library or other local facilities, however, these may vary so check out shopping centres and community centres in your area. If in doubt, contact your local council.

Free email accounts can be set up through providers such as www.yahoo.co.uk, www.gmail.google.com and www.hotmail.com. Just log onto their websites and follow the instructions.

Setting up an email account with one of these web-based providers means you'll be able to access your email using any computer with internet access. To keep your personal details safe, always remember to logout from your account if you are using a shared computer.

On the login page click on the link that says “Forgotten your password?” You will be asked to enter your email address and submit these details. You should then log onto your e-mail account to retrieve your new password.

As long as you complete and submit your application by the closing time on the closing date of the position there is no limit to how long you take to fill in your application. You can therefore take your time to complete the application form, save it and go back to finish it at your leisure.

Yes – you can print out a summary once you have fully completed any part (or all) of the application form.

After submitting your application you will receive an acknowledgement email. Your application will be shortlisted following the closing date, and it is likely you will be notified of the outcome within 4 weeks. If you are successful you will be invited for a first stage interview, however the length of this process is dependant on the job you have applied for.

If you have applied online and have included your e-mail address and contact telephone numbers we will use one or both of these routes. If you have applied via another method then it will be dependant on the information you have provided.

Your details will only be seen by the Resourcing Team and the Line Manager responsible for the vacancy you have applied for, unless you are successful in securing a role then the registration form you have completed will be used to complete the new starter process including your contract of employment.

Your e-mail address will be your user ID and you will be asked to supply a password. It is important that you do not lose or forget these as you will need them to access your application form.

In order to allow you as much flexibility as possible, you can revisit your form as many times as you need to before submitting it. It is not necessary to complete the application form in one visit.

If, at any time, you want to change your password click on the ‘change password’ link at the bottom of the screen.