I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at NHS (Guildford, Inglaterra) in May 2016
Interview
Had to fill a online application which was fairly straightforward. After I got the interview when I got there I was introduced to the team and shown behind the scenes how the pharmacy works. After which I was taken to a room with 2 interviewers which was very basic and easy.
At the end I did not get the job which I was notified through a phone call a few days after and I questioned why I did not pass and in which they were unable to answer properly as they assured me I met the criteria and overall they liked me but I would presume I was not given the job because of the traveling/distance which would take me 1+ hour a day.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is data protection act?
What skills will you bring?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at NHS in Oct 2016
Interview
Applied onlline via NHS jobs website. Also interviews are arranged via NHS jobs website now - they send you a notification you've been invited, you have to log in & book yourself in for the interview.
The interview itself was in the department, panel-style with 3 staff asking questions - one being the head of dept, one being a senior specialist and the third being the would-be supervisor / line manager for the successful candidate.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Why did you decide to become a [nurse/physio]
2. What do you think is your greatest strength as a [nurse/physio]
3. Likewise what is your biggest weakness & what are you doing about it?
Plus 3-4 more questions, mostly quite technical / specific questions about theory & practice. Some of these were quite tough,, designed to test your knowledge of the job, how you handle more difficult situations & ethical dilemmas - but the sort of stuff you come across fairly regularly, so anyone with a good level of competence should get the correct answer.
total interview time about 30 minutes
Competency-based, so it's all about scoring points. If you've got about 4-5 minutes per question, use the time available - give your answer, expand on it, throw in anything relevant about ethics, professional standards, your personal values, real-life examples etc.
I didn't get the job, but apparently there was only 1 point in it :s
I applied for the job online and received an offer for interview within a week. My interview was booked for 8 days after.
The job was part of the Powys Teaching Health Board based in Llanishen.
I was greeted by a member of staff who was very friendly, she showed me to a back room where I completed a very simple 2 part Excel test.
The interview was great, I was interviewed by a manager and another member of staff. It was a simple interview based around administration and organisation.