This course prepares you for NHS interviews by explaining how panels assess candidates and how to give structured, evidence-based answers. It covers common question types, the STAR method, clinical and ethical scenarios, and remote interviews, with worked example answers and a preparation plan that you can use for your next interview.
What you will learn
- Describe the usual format of NHS interviews and how panels score answers against the person specification.
- Prepare a bank of examples from your own experience mapped to common competencies.
- Answer competency questions using the STAR structure with a clear focus on your actions and the result.
- Approach clinical, prioritisation and ethical scenario questions using a safe, structured framework.
- Answer questions on motivation, values, clinical governance and NHS priorities with specific, honest evidence.
Course content
- How NHS interviews work (2 min)
- Preparing your example bank (2 min)
- The STAR method in interviews (3 min)
- Clinical and prioritisation scenarios (3 min)
- Ethical, professional and governance questions (4 min)
- Motivation, opening and closing questions (1 min)
- Remote interviews, the day itself, and a case study (3 min)
- Knowledge check (10 questions, 10 min)
- Guided reflection (15 min)
Standards and guidance covered
- GMC: Good Medical Practice (2024)
- NMC: The Code (2015, updated 2018)
- HCPC: Standards of conduct, performance and ethics (2024)
- GPhC: Standards for pharmacy professionals (2017)
- The NHS Constitution for England and NHS values
Certificate
Courses are free to study. When you pass the knowledge check (80%) and complete your reflection, you can buy a verified certificate showing your CPD time, with a unique ID and QR code that anyone can check on our verification page.
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