Clinical references

We ask you to provide us with up to two clinical reference forms to support your application. If you are unable to provide us with a clinical reference we will still assess your application, however it may have a bearing on the success of your application overall.

The clinical reference should be given by someone who has been your supervisor/line manager or otherwise responsible for you in a professional capacity. We cannot consider a reference provided by someone who is related to you by birth, marriage or a relationship similar to marriage.

We will consider all forms of reference, whether a simple statement about your time in practice or a more detailed statement about the nature of your practice. You must use the clinical reference form(s) and additional sheets as necessary.

We ask you to complete the first section of the clinical reference form before you send the form to your referee.

Important points:

• The clinical reference must be completed on a HPC clinical reference form.
• References should be signed no more than six months before the submission of your application.
• Referees may charge a fee for completing your character reference form. Any costs incurred will have to be met by you.
• Referees must confirm their occupation practice or business address. All references must be completed by the referee, returned to you in a sealed envelope and forwarded with your application form to us. They must have the original signature of the referee. We cannot accept faxed, photocopied or emailed copies of reference forms.
• We cannot accept references sent directly to us by your referee.
• Please remember if you provide fraudulent references you may be prosecuted.