Now that you’ve been asked to interview for an anaesthetic’s role within the NHS, the next step is to prepare. Preparing for an interview with the NHS is crucial if you want to turn the interview into a successful job offer. Today we’re going to break down our free downloadable NHS interview guide and give you a sneak peek into what it covers.
How we structured the guide
Pooling all our experience in placing medical professionals in the NHS, we created this guide. We begin by listing the most common types of questions that you’ll be asked in your interview. With that in mind, we offer three winning techniques you can use to answer questions. Bringing everything full circle, we break down the types of questions you’ll be asked and provide examples of what to expect.
Techniques to Prepare
Interviewers like when you answer questions in full detail. The three following techniques are designed to help you answer any question effectively during your NHS interview. • STAR
• CAMP
• SPIES
Clinical, Academic, Management and Personal experience. CAMP takes these four areas of expertise and gives you a framework to answer questions about yourself or your CV. Impress the NHS hiring manager with every question you answer.
Types of Questions
NHS interviews typically involve the six following types of questions:
• Biographical questions
• Clinical scenarios
• Ethical scenarios
• Clinical governance
• Motivation and aspirations
• Questions asked by you
Anaesthetic NHS Interview Guide
Now that you’ve got an interview for an anaesthetic role within the NHS, preparation should be your main focus.