Nhs admin job interview

Twister99 · 2022-08-26T17:31:57+00:00

Hi everyone, I have a nhs band 2 job interview coming up. I've never had a interview with nhs before. Can anyone give me any pointers as to what questions they might ask me? Any help would be appreciated

HPD76 · 26/08/2022 18:37

Go through the job description and come up with an example of you doing something along those lines. Eg needs to be able to use Microsoft word… at uni I used Microsoft word to write and format my essays etc. if it’s the the jd they need evidence you can tick those boxes. I used to interview for these posts in the NHS and if people could give me examples, not necessarily in work answers, but in their life, then they would get marks. I was big on recognising transferable skills.

Be personable and open, answer honestly, stay calm, if you’re calm in the interview then you’re less likely to flap in front of a patient. If you’ve got an interview then you must have impressed already.

Good luck.

Skyeheather · 26/08/2022 18:48

I had to do a spelling test, they read out some commonly used medical terms and I had to write them down. I couldn't spell any of them! Then they dictated a letter to me to write down, again with medical terms I couldn't spell. I knew I hadn't got the job when I couldn't spell hysterectomy. I'd never worked in medicine before in my life though. Now I know why there's a medical secretary course at the local college.

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Twister99 · 26/08/2022 18:54

HPD76 · 26/08/2022 18:37

Go through the job description and come up with an example of you doing something along those lines. Eg needs to be able to use Microsoft word… at uni I used Microsoft word to write and format my essays etc. if it’s the the jd they need evidence you can tick those boxes. I used to interview for these posts in the NHS and if people could give me examples, not necessarily in work answers, but in their life, then they would get marks. I was big on recognising transferable skills.

Be personable and open, answer honestly, stay calm, if you’re calm in the interview then you’re less likely to flap in front of a patient. If you’ve got an interview then you must have impressed already.

Good luck.

Thank you I appreciate your reply

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Twister99 · 26/08/2022 18:55

Skyeheather · 26/08/2022 18:48

I had to do a spelling test, they read out some commonly used medical terms and I had to write them down. I couldn't spell any of them! Then they dictated a letter to me to write down, again with medical terms I couldn't spell. I knew I hadn't got the job when I couldn't spell hysterectomy. I'd never worked in medicine before in my life though. Now I know why there's a medical secretary course at the local college.

Oh I didn't think about spelling tests. I'll have to memorise some words just incase. Thank you

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SherwoodForest · 26/08/2022 20:25

It will vary depending on whether you are going for an HCA post or an admin post. For admin posts, you may be asked to do a simple test in Word or Excel.
For HCA/caring posts, if you have done anything such as bringing up children, looking after elderly parents you can give those examples.
Sometimes they will ask what you would do in a particular situation. An example is givng you a list of tasks and asking you to prioritise. So for admin, is sending an appointment letter or doing the filing most urgent. For caring, is feeding the patient or writing up your notes most urgent.