How You Will be Assessed
Expect to be assessed using various methods depending on the role and recruitment stage. Using scenario-based and standard questions, they will explore your clinical skills, professional values, managerial experience, education, and training.
The Job Description or Person Specification will guide you in terms of what is involved in the job. However, likely areas your interviewer will explore with you can include:
your ability to assess and manage patient risk safely
to carry out advanced patient assessments
to manage a clinical caseload
to monitor patient needs and prioritise care
to deal with difficult situations
At Band 6 and above, you should expect questions assessing your ability to lead and mentor and carry out associated duties such as:
recruiting and developing nursing staff
overseeing induction and training programmes
implementing staff development initiatives
carrying out appraisals
dealing with disciplinary and performance issues
In addition, you should expect to be asked competency-based interview questions. These may come in the form of a structured competency interview or a blended interview, and they will explore the core aptitudes and attributes you will be expected to bring, including:
Communication Skills
Leadership
Developing Self and Others (Personal and People Development)
Health, Safety and Security
Changing and Improving (Service Improvement)
Equality and Diversity
Decision-Making and Problem Solving
Quality Care
Team Work