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information about any of the services we provide, or if you would like
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Assessing Competence
Competency assessment measures performance against a bespoke framework that identifies the behaviours or achievements associated with specific levels of competence. We use a multi-facetted approach that enables us to look for proof of delivery and generates an objective picture of each candidate to inform your final interview panel. The result is a robust and knowledgeable assessment.
Dearden Search & Selection can design a process to measure competency that could include:
• A competency based interview
• A written case study
• Presentation
• Observed work with stakeholders on real issues
• Psychometric ability exercises
• Personality profiling using a range of recognised instruments
• Individual sessions with key senior colleagues / stakeholders
Feedback
We work hard to ensure applicants are left with a good impression of both the client organisation and of Dearden Search and Selection, and that the process is developmental for the candidates. Full feedback is always offered to all candidates.
As a newly appointed Chief Executive of a large PCT, I found the assessment reports provided an impartial analysis of an individual's capabilities and generated some really helpful information to support our selection process.
PCT Chief Executive
Thank you to both of you for making the Dearden Assessment interview a very positive experience in what is a very unsettled world at present.
PCT Director Candidate
Leading the way
Our assessment service is a particular strength and the company was one of only three companies approved to assess candidates for Chief Executive and Director posts affected by the CPLHNS reorganisation. In less than 2 years we have assessed over 600 candidates for Chief Executive, Director and senior manager posts in PCTs.
We have also carried out extensive competency assessments for consultant and other clinical appointments. Our work has resulted in us leading the way in thinking across the UK in the development of Clinical Competency Assessment.
We also regularly provide assessment for senior posts in Local Authorities.
To discuss assessment tailored to the needs of your organisation contact: Viv Walton on 07860 361252.
Below is a small sample of the feedback we have received on the recent Competency Assessments we have carried out.
"I had a rewarding feedback session today & I am dropping a line to say thank you to you all for the excellent process."
Director of Nursing Candidate Assessment Centre
"I enjoyed my interview with you, and following on from the last interview I had, it was such a confidence boost! I was so pleased to receive the call last night offering me the post and I have accepted. It brings an end to 18 months+ of uncertainty and I want to thank you for helping to restore my confidence to make this happen."
Candidate
"Your style was professional and reassuring and I think you managed to get the best from me too!"
