The other problem with asking for a degree is that it should be one that actually makes you better at doing the job. A degree in basic electronics in my opinion may make you better at design and development but not any better at repairing servicing and calibrationg a vast range of electro-medical equipment and anaesthetic machines. This knowledge can only be gained through experience and manufacturers training courses.
I have now been assured that if you have relevant experience and training that is to degree standard then that is a suitable alternative but how do the matching panel know what experience is to degree level when they don't know anything about your job.
With regard to job matching, the most important factors are Knowledge & Skills and the Freedom to Act. These 2 factors basically fix the level or band of your job. If you can match these factors to the national profile then you can have a varience of one level (up or down) in up to 4 of the remaining 14 factors and still match the job profile.
The national job profile factor descriptions are basically a one sentance statement and it is essential when reviewing job descriptions that the panel can match this simple statement to what you have written so be careful in your choice of words.
I would advise everyone to read the JES factor definitions and factor levels (available from the unions and the DOH websites) before filling in their job description.
