Dear
I am writing to respond to your FOI request received by Human Resources on the
January 2016. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has
responded to your request within the boundaries of required standards and
regulations.
1. Why was I not interviewed for the
Consultant post?
The Trust invited the top three Consultants to attend the interview. Any one below
the threshold was not invited.
2. When was the decision made not to interview me and by whom
The shortlisting decision was finalised by the Medical Director –
2015.
September
3. Why was there a change of decision to only interview 3 candidates?
The Trust had high calibre candidates and only one post was required, hence. If the
Trust has more than one vacancy, additional candidates are invited.
4. With redactions, who was interviewed and what were their person specific
qualifications.
The Trust is unable to provide this information as it falls under s40 of FOIA,
individual’s rights to privacy.
5. With redactions, what were the genders, race, and religious beliefs, if disclosed,
of the respective candidates interviewed?
The Trust is unable to provide this information as it falls under s40 of FOIA,
individual’s rights to privacy as it forms part of their application. Moreover,
considering the small number the individuals can be re-identified.
6. Prior to the decision to shortlist, were formal/informal references sought in writing,
per email or in discussion about me?
References were only requested for the candidates who were shortlisted for
interview.
7. If so, who at OUH had this/these consultations(s) when and with whom, please
state all.
This is not applicable as the Trust did not request references.
8 If so, what was said? Please state all in detail according to the best recollection.
This is not applicable as the Trust did not request references.
9. If anything was said in relation to me, what was said, when and by whom? Please
state all in detail according to the best recollection.
The Trust did not have any formal/informal discussions with your referees.
10. Prior to the decision to shortlist, had
been in contact with anyone at OUH to give formal/informal references in writing, per
email or in discussion about me?
The Trust did not receive any communication from
11. If so, who at OUH had this/these consultation(s) when and with whom, please
state all.
This is not applicable as the Trust did not receive any communication from
12. If so, what was said? Please state all in detail according to the best recollection.
This is not applicable.
13. If anything was said in relation to me, what was said, when and by
whom? Please state in detail according to the best recollection.
This is not applicable.
14. If so, following
September 2015 has there been any subsequent discussion
about me between anyone at OUH and any of the above mentioned
persons? Please all in detail according to the best recollection.
This is not applicable.
Please note that on 1 November 2011 the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust
(ORH) merged with the Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (NOC) to form the
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust (OUH). Our response reflects these changes.
Therefore, we consider that Oxford University Hospitals Trust has released to you all
of the information that it holds in relation to your request.
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