NHS Trac ATS · All Bands · England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland
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How NHS Trac ATS Scores Your CV
When you apply for an NHS job through NHS Jobs, your application is processed by Trac — the ATS used by over 200 NHS Trusts. Trac parses your CV and scores it against the person specification for the role. Applications that do not meet the minimum essential criteria are automatically filtered out before any recruiter sees them.
Unlike commercial ATS systems that score keyword density, NHS Trac specifically looks for evidence of essential criteria. This means it is not enough to list a skill — you need to demonstrate it with a specific example in your work experience section. STAR-format bullet points (Situation, Task, Action, Result) score significantly higher than duties-only descriptions.
Our checker analyses your CV against the job description you provide, using the same scoring logic as NHS Trac — keyword matching, section recognition, and values alignment. Paste the full person specification from the NHS job listing for the most accurate results.
NHS ATS Keywords by Band – What Trac Looks For
These are the core keywords NHS Trac ATS systems look for at each Band level. Include these in your CV — in context, within work experience descriptions, not just listed under Skills.
Band 2–3 (Healthcare Assistant)
Band 4 (Assistant Practitioner)
Band 5 (Staff Nurse / AHP)
Band 6 (Senior Practitioner)
Band 7 (Ward Manager / Advanced)
Band 8+ (Senior Manager)
Always prioritise keywords from the specific person specification over this general list. The person spec is authoritative.
NHS CV Format Requirements for ATS
✓ Single-column layout
NHS Trac struggles with multi-column CVs — use a simple single-column format
✓ Registration number at the top
NMC, GMC, HCPC or GPhC number must be prominently placed near your contact details
✓ Standard section headings
Use "Work Experience", "Education", "Training & Development" — not creative alternatives
✓ STAR evidence in bullet points
Each work experience bullet should show Situation → Action → Result, not just duties
✓ NHS values language
Weave NHS Constitution values (compassion, respect, commitment to quality) into your experience descriptions
✓ No photos or graphics
Images break NHS Trac parsing — remove all photos, logos, and decorative elements
✓ Two pages maximum
Standard for Band 5–7. Band 8+ may extend to three pages if relevant experience requires it
✓ PDF format recommended
PDF preserves formatting across all NHS Trust systems — DOCX can reflow unexpectedly
Other NHS & ATS Tools
- NHS CV Checker — Band-specific CV analysis with NHS values and registration check
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- Free ATS CV Checker — full ATS analysis for any UK job application
- How to Pass ATS Screening UK — 8 proven tips that apply to NHS and private sector roles
- ATS CV Template UK — the exact format that passes NHS and UK employer ATS systems
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See your score, missing keywords, and what to fix before you submit your application.
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