The hiring process at NHS takes an average of 2 days when considering 2 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Pharmacy - Trying to Control the Angry Mob had the quickest hiring process (on average 2 days), whereas Pharmacy - Trying to Control the Angry Mob roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 2 days).
I applied online. I interviewed at NHS in Aug 2021
Interview
I applied online and a few weeks later I received an invitation for a face-to-face interview. I actually arrived 20 minutes early to my scheduled interview time, but for whatever reason as soon as I got there, I was called in. There was two interviewers, a team leader and a senior administrator. The interview lasted around 25 minutes and they informed me that they would call at the end of the day if I got the job. Though, I did not hear back until a few days later by email that I never got the job.
However, after they sent me the rejection email, I received a call from another NHS employer. Apparently, I made an impression during the interview and it was a close call between myself and another candidate. Ultimately, my interviewers recommended me to this other employer and I received a job offer for a similar position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q1: How did you start your career and what are you doing now?
Q2: Why did you apply to the NHS?
Q3: What was your favourite previous role and why?
Q4: If someone called in and wanted to book a time/date but was not available, what would you say?
Q5: How would you handle confidential information?
I applied online. I interviewed at NHS (Wolverhampton, Angleterre) in Jun 2021
Interview
It was an experience of an online interview with the results of the test my English competency, general administrative knowledge of health sector assessment and realized that every organization has their bias, errors and strengths.
I interviewed by two very serious, formal and professional but unaware of the situations that a foreign country might be opposed in your strive to get a job.
They were polite, time manager and patient but they didn't pay attention to wearing masks and have a British especially Birmingham accent could be a barrier to have a smooth conversation with a person who English is their second or third foreign language. I had problem with the accent of the lady who was the coordinator for the session and it caused misunderstanding about the question she asked.
They asked some questions about routine procedures in Wolverhampton NHS Trust and they didn't go to the differences between my country's health system and NHS. I meant it's about subjects that you can learn in the next position even in the short term period.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
All questions rounded to the rules, health sector procedures, daily duties in the work place and some technical and colleagues relevant issues.
Questions aimed to assess your critical thinking, professional character, interaction with caregivers and stakeholders. There were nothing odd and unfamiliar in the interview.
Informal questions followed by a description of my current role and formal, competency based questions around project planning and situation management. Interview lasted for 45 mins and there was an opportunity to ask questions at the end.