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 (Tolworth, England) in Aug 2017
Interview
Panel of 2, quite intimidating. At times it felt like they don't want external candidates. Asked questions which were not required for the role. Overall interview was easy but the panel tried their best to put me off.
I applied online. I interviewed at NHS (Dundee, Écosse) in Aug 2017
Interview
Initially, to fill out application form which includes listing qualifications, work history etc and include a personal statement, relating to why you are interested in the role and to expand on relevant experience/qualifications. Following on from that, a face to face interview with the head of the department and another member of staff. Interview is fairly relaxed, with basic interview questions, not needing STAR examples etc.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you deserve the job over other candidates; what are your strengths/weeaknesses; describe yourself to us; why do you want to work in this department/for the NHS; what is your understanding of the role?
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at NHS (Newcastle upon Tyne, Angleterre) in Feb 2015
Interview
A full tour of the lab and facilities with some small hands on work to test practical skills, followed by a 15 minute interview. The usual set of questions were asked, why do you want this?, why do you think you should get the position?, and what would be your plan after the placement? In total this took about an hour.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If an issue arises in the lab, by your own fault or others, what would you do?