CV Writing for NHS Professionals: Bespoke CVs for NHS careers and beyond
“Thank you very much for all your work on my CV. It looks incredibly good, and I’m pleased with the broader perspective rather than focusing solely on PM. It has given me a better idea of how to pitch myself for roles based on my past experiences.”
Your NHS career, told properly
The NHS is going through a period of significant change. Roles are being restructured, budgets are being cut, and many talented professionals are facing decisions they never expected - whether to progress within the service or step away from it altogether. I worked in the NHS for 17 years, and very little of what you’re facing will be unfamiliar to me.
Whatever you’re navigating right now, one thing remains true: your experience is considerable, and it deserves to be represented clearly, honestly, and in a way that works for where you want to go next.
Is this you...?
➡️ You've spent years in the NHS, and your CV - if you even have one - no longer reflects who you are or what you're capable of?
➡️ You're thinking about moving on from the NHS but feel daunted by translating your experience into language that works outside the service?
➡️ You're looking to progress within the NHS - stepping up a band, moving into management, or going for a senior leadership role - and you want a CV that genuinely reflects your readiness?
➡️ You haven't had to write a proper CV in years and don't know where to start?
➡️ You've tried updating it yourself, but it still doesn't feel like you - or like the professional you've become?
Read on for full details of what I do, how I do it and why you should work with me…
Or here’s the TL;DR summary:
✅ Bespoke, authentic CVs written by someone who worked in NHS management for 17 years - and knows the language from the inside
✅ NHS banding structures and the language of healthcare management handled properly - translated where needed, presented with full force where it counts
✅ A genuinely personal process: I draft your CV first, then dig into the detail with you through a Zoom consultation of up to 90 minutes
✅ Everything written by me - not outsourced, not AI-generated
✅ Prices from £400 for middle management (band 6); add-ons available for LinkedIn, cover letters and interview coaching
CV writing that understands the NHS world
NHS experience is genuinely different. Banding structures, management frameworks, and the language of healthcare do not automatically translate into a CV that works in the wider job market - or even in a different NHS trust. Many NHS professionals have never needed to think about this before, and suddenly being faced with writing a CV from scratch, or updating one that has barely been touched in a decade, can feel unexpectedly hard.
I understand the NHS from the inside - not as an observer, but as someone who has worked within it.
With 17 years in NHS leadership - building and leading teams across a range of roles and specialisms - I know what NHS experience is actually worth, I know the culture and the language, and I know how to present it in a way that makes sense, whether you’re staying within the service or heading somewhere new. You won't need to explain much of what your role involves or why your career looks the way it does. I already understand it.
Two audiences - one specialist service
If you’re moving on from the NHS
Leaving the NHS — whether through redundancy, restructuring or your own decision - is a significant transition. The job market outside the service works differently, and a CV written in NHS language will not serve you as well as it should.
I help you to reframe your experience: taking the leadership, the complexity, the decision-making, and the real-world outcomes from your NHS career and presenting them in a way that private sector, third sector, and public body employers can read clearly and respond to.
If you’re moving up within the NHS
Internal NHS progression is competitive, and the expectations at senior level are high. Whether you’re going for a band 8 role, stepping into a senior leadership position, or making a move between specialisms or trusts, your CV needs to do more than list your responsibilities.
I help you to build a CV that shows the scale of your thinking, the depth of your experience, and your readiness for the next step - in language that speaks directly to NHS decision-makers.
“The CV looks amazing!”
My specialist CV writing service is for you, if:
✮ You work in the NHS - as a manager, clinical leader, administrator, or in any other professional capacity
✮ You're facing redundancy or restructuring and need a CV urgently, or want to be prepared
✮ You've decided it's time to move on and want to make a strong start in a new sector
✮ You're aiming for promotion, a higher band, or a more senior role within the NHS
✮ Your CV hasn't been seriously updated in years and no longer reflects your experience or ambition
✮ You find it hard to describe what you do in a way that sounds as impressive as it actually is
✮ You want someone who understands the NHS - not someone who needs it explained to them
✮ You value working with a fellow professional who takes your career as seriously as you do
You get…
✮ EVERY ASPECT OF YOUR CV REVIEWED AND REBUILT IN DETAIL - by me, drawing on my own NHS management background and 30 years of wider professional experience
✮ PROPER HANDLING OF NHS-SPECIFIC CONTENT - banding, operational and management specialisms, and the language of the NHS - presented with full context or translated clearly, depending on where you’re heading
✮ A BESPOKE PROFILE STATEMENT that describes who you are, what you bring, and where you’re headed - not a generic paragraph that could belong to anyone
✮ KEY ACHIEVEMENTS drawn out and articulated clearly - real outcomes, quantified wherever possible, presented in a way that hiring managers will notice
✮ AUTHENTIC WRITING - I draft your CV first, then spend up to 90 minutes with you on Zoom to draw out detail, probe for the things you've undersold, and make sure everything on the page is genuinely, recognisably you
✮ CLARITY AND FOCUS - the right things emphasised, the less relevant content scaled back, no fluff
✮ A LAYOUT appropriate to your level and the market you are entering
✮ UP TO 2 HOURS OF 1:1 ZOOM CONSULTATION - many clients tell me this is one of the most useful career conversations they have had
✮ YOUR NEW CV IN WORD FORMAT, so you can make future updates yourself in the same style
✮ OPTIONAL ADD-ONS - LinkedIn profile rewrite, covering letter, and interview coaching available alongside your CV
I aim to be a true partner in your career journey
“Definitely felt I did better in the interview than I would have done without your help - and it pushed me to help myself, which I really needed. I was better at explaining some of my attributes in a believable way, better at including relevant examples to evidence my achievements, and I did prepare - more than ever before.”
LinkedIn™ profiles
There are many aspects to LinkedIn™ that can be leveraged to improve your visibility to potential employers, enhance your professional brand and grow your network.
Whilst your LinkedIn™ profile should be based on your CV - after all, your career journey is your career journey - I don’t do a simple ‘copy and paste’. I create individual, polished profiles, based on your CV yet making the most of the features of LinkedIn™ to elevate your visibility and authority in your industry.
Stand out with a new professional profile and use LinkedIn to your advantage.
I'll update your LinkedIn™ profile in the following ways:
✮ Your entire profile will be reviewed and updated – aligning the content with your new CV to refresh and supercharge your professional brand
✮ Your new profile will include the right salient points and keywords throughout, making use of relevant LinkedIn™ sections and ‘tweaks’ to boost your visibility and authority
✮ ALL relevant elements of your profile - not just the ‘About’ and ‘Experience’ sections - will be optimised for searchability and SEO, increasing the chances of you being found by recruiters from both inside and outside of LinkedIn™
✮ I'll bring your profile to life – including any relevant information to describe your professional journey, which I will have drawn out during our CV consultation(s)
✮ You'll be able to choose from several new, bespoke banner images that I’ll create to help your profile stand out, be visually appealing and highlight your specialisms and expertise
✮ To build your network and keep your profile optimised – I'll recommend any additional actions you can take to maintain your profile going forward
According to a white paper by Robert Walters Specialist Professional Recruitment, 64% of recruiting managers say they have viewed a jobseeker’s professional social network profile (such as LinkedIn™) at some point as part of the recruitment process.
Can you afford NOT to have a standout LinkedIn™ profile?
“Tracey helped to extract the ‘good stuff’ and document this on my LinkedIn™ profile. She exceeded my expectations with her output and I would highly recommend using Tracey for LinkedIn™ profiles.”
Invest in your future
Bespoke CV writing for NHS professionals - guide prices*
Senior manager / band 8+: from £550 - up to 2 hours of Zoom consultation(s)
Band 7: from £450 - up to 1.5 hours of Zoom consultation(s)
Band 6: from £400 - up to 1.5 hours of Zoom consultation(s)
PRIORITY CV WRITING**
I normally allow 2-3 weeks for CV completion, including writing time, consultations, review and follow-ups where necessary. If you need your new CV completed within ~7 calendar days, I can sometimes accommodate you; this will incur an additional charge. Please note this on your enquiry form and indicate your timescales. Subject to availability and your ability to respond quickly to information requests and consultation appointments, I will:
Offer you priority booking in my diary for your consultation
Deliver a high-quality CV quickly without compromising on detail or effectiveness
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS:
LinkedIn™ profile rewrite & optimisation - £220
Covering letter (tailorable for specific job applications): £100
Interview coaching - 2 hours plus prep exercises and follow-up: £250 (with CV rewrite)***
This is a specialist, personalised service - and I get results.
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*I quote for CVs on an individual basis depending on the amount of work involved aligned with your career level. I don’t give discounts (other than for armed service personnel) or negotiate on price.
** Priority (expedited) service: ~7 days from receipt of payment in full or receipt of your fully-completed onboarding form, whichever is later.
*** Interview coaching as a standalone service (without a full CV rewrite) is £300.