NHS Health Careers interviews
NHS Health Careers interviewsWhat they assess: values
“We ensure that compassion is central to the care we provide and respond with humanity and kindness to each person’s pain, distress, anxiety or need”
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Show the value with an example
Choose one placement example that shows what you did, and match it to the criterion.
ExampleWhat they assess: safety
“striving to get the basics of quality of care – safety, effectiveness and patient experience right every time”
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Correct the record before it spreads
Correct a time and status mix-up during a simulated handoff.
ExampleHow the process runs
“you'll be asked to demonstrate the values of the NHS Constitution and how they would apply in your everyday work”
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Know the format before the day
Prepare one example you can adapt to a values question, a scenario and a panel.
Example“If you're applying for a university course such as nursing you'll also be tested on your values.”
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How they say to prepare
“You may want to think about work experience or volunteering you have done or experiences from your personal life such as helping friends or family.”
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