Practice Interviews
With Practice Interviews we record a video of each of your interview answers,
and then we give you useful feedback about your answers and how you can improve them.
Practice interviews only take a few minutes, and they give you valuable feedback and suggestions for making the most of your job interviews.
You can take a practice interview for any job on jobsincare.com, or choose below from 14 recent practice interviews, with 150 questions, all based on real jobs.
Practice interviews only take a few minutes, and they give you valuable feedback and suggestions for making the most of your job interviews.
You can take a practice interview for any job on jobsincare.com, or choose below from 14 recent practice interviews, with 150 questions, all based on real jobs.
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2. Tell me about your experience of working in mental health services (as a worker, service user or carer). Please give an example of a challenging situation you faced and how you handled it.
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8. Give an example of effective multidisciplinary team working — how did you communicate information and ensure your input was integrated into a young person’s care plan?
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5. This role involves carrying out and monitoring treatment programmes. Give an example of when you followed a programme, noticed a change in a patient and what steps you took.
4. Describe a time when you de‑escalated challenging or aggressive behaviour. Which techniques did you use and what was the outcome?
6. How do you promote recovery and encourage independence in young people with complex physical, cognitive or mental health needs?
10. How do you ensure accurate record‑keeping, maintain confidentiality and follow policies such as the Care Certificate, PAMOVA training and DBS requirements?
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2. Describe a time you undertook wound care or dressings in the community. What assessment and infection‑control steps did you take, and how did you document the episode? (Probe: dressing choice, escalation, and follow‑up.)
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4. We routinely support flu vaccination clinics and may ask you to give vaccinations when trained. What is your experience with immunisations or phlebotomy, and how do you ensure consent and patient safety? (Probe: cold‑chain, consent, anaphylaxis awareness.)
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5. Home visiting requires travel across multiple sites at short notice. Are you comfortable with this, and how do you plan your day to manage time and travel effectively? (Probe: use of vehicle/public transport, time‑management examples.)
7. Opportunistic health promotion is part of the role. Give an example of when you delivered brief health promotion or lifestyle advice in a clinical visit. How did you tailor it to the patient? (Probe: motivational approach, signposting.)
10. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and requires a UK driving licence. Do you hold these (or are you willing to obtain them)? Also, what mandatory training have you completed recently that is relevant to this role? (Probe: safeguarding, basic life support, moving & handling, infection control.)
8. Accurate record keeping and basic IT skills are essential. Which clinical systems have you used and how do you ensure entries are clear, contemporaneous and confidential? (Probe: examples of corrections or handing over notes.)
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2. This is a relief role with flexible hours — how do you manage last‑minute shift changes while ensuring continuity of care for the people you support?
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7. This work can be emotionally demanding. How do you maintain your resilience and look after your own wellbeing?
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9. Are you willing to complete our training, undertake an Enhanced DBS check (this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act), and declare any relevant convictions if required?
4. A service user becomes anxious and distressed in a busy community setting. How would you respond to keep them safe and calm?
6. What would you do if you suspected a service user was being abused or neglected? Describe the steps you would take to report and keep the person safe.
5. How would you handle a situation where a person refuses personal care or an activity they usually enjoy, while respecting their choices and dignity?
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2. Understanding Policies: How do you ensure that security services comply with national guidance and legislation? Can you provide an example of how you've implemented such policies in the past?
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6. Stakeholder Engagement: Describe a time when you had to liaise with senior or director-level staff regarding security matters. How did you ensure effective communication and convey the necessary information?
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9. Training and Development: How do you ensure that your security team is well-trained and prepared to handle various security scenarios? What approaches have you found to be most effective in developing your team's skills?
7. Adaptation of Strategy: The Trust has strategic plans and objectives. How have you adapted security services in line with an organisation’s strategic goals in your previous roles?
5. Service Delivery Monitoring: What strategies do you find effective for monitoring security service delivery against contract specifications? How do you handle situations where services fall short of expectations?
4. Interpersonal Skills: This role requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Can you give an example of a challenging situation with a staff member or external partner and how you managed to resolve it?
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2. How would you manage an acutely distressed or aggressive patient on the ward? Please give a specific example of de‑escalation or conflict‑resolution techniques you have used.
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4. Describe the steps you would take when escorting a patient off the ward to ensure their safety and the safety of others.
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7. Tell us about a time you worked as part of a multidisciplinary team to implement a care plan — what was your role and how did you communicate with colleagues, patients and carers?
10. Why do you want to work in Enhanced Care at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, and what personal strengths would you bring to this role?
8. This post requires flexible working, including long days and nights. How do you manage your own wellbeing and maintain professional standards when working challenging shifts?
9. What is your understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 in relation to the role of a Mental Health Care Assistant, and how would that influence your practice?
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2. How do you keep accurate cleaning records and what systems or methods have you used to support audits and quality control?
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6. Are you familiar with legionella flushing procedures and, if so, explain how you would carry out and record a flush safely; if not, how would you become competent in this task?
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9. Give an example of when you supported or trained a new colleague — what approach did you take to ensure they followed required cleaning standards and procedures?
8. Describe how you manage waste disposal, including segregation of clinical and general waste, while taking into account environmental and sustainability considerations.
5. What experience do you have of handling, storing and using cleaning chemicals in line with COSHH and other health and safety requirements?
10. This role requires reliability and sometimes flexibility with hours. How do you manage your time and attendance, and what would you do if you were running late or unable to come in?
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2. How do you ensure accuracy and attention to detail when preparing and handling patient records, consent forms and appointment lists?
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8. Tell us about a time you had several administrative tasks to complete under pressure: how did you prioritise and what was the result?
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5. What steps do you take to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with data protection (GDPR) in your day‑to‑day work?
4. This role involves working alongside nurses and HCAs — how do you typically contribute within a clinical team, and how do you handle differing priorities?
10. How would you support a child who is anxious about having a vaccination and reassure their parent/carer while keeping the session running to time?
7. How would you help implement infection‑prevention and safety measures during an immunisation session (for example on entry, during the session and after)?
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2. How do you ensure compliance with the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and human rights principles when planning care and restrictions of liberty for an inpatient?
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5. Give an example of how you have championed service user participation or co‑production (including oversight of peer/support workers or advocacy) in service development or individual care.
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7. How do you use evidence‑based principles to develop and evaluate specialised care programmes for people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour?
10. Working in an inpatient unit can be highly pressured. Give an example of when you prioritised competing demands while maintaining quality of care. What did you learn?
6. Describe a time you managed a safeguarding concern for an inpatient with a learning disability. What steps did you take and how did you balance dignity, safety and confidentiality?
8. Tell us about a complex written report you prepared (for court, tribunal, commissioner or care planning). How did you ensure it was clear, balanced and influential?
Health Care Support Worker | Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation TrustatNorthern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Trust
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2. How would you support a patient with frailty who is confused or has dementia while encouraging their independence with activities of daily living (ADLs)?
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8. Describe a situation where you identified a safeguarding concern. What actions did you take and why?
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9. How do you cope with the emotional demands of caring for frail or very ill patients? Can you give an example of how you maintained your wellbeing while delivering good care?
6. Tell me about a time you supported a clinician with a procedure. How did you prepare and what steps did you take to maintain patient safety?
4. Give an example of a time you worked effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. What was your role and how did you contribute?
7. How do you ensure good infection control and general cleanliness on the ward? Give a specific example.
Specialist Occupational Therapist: Paediatrics and Neonates | Imperial College Healthcare NHS TrustatIMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
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2. How do you approach facilitating safe and timely discharge for infants, children or young people with complex needs? Give an example where your OT input directly influenced discharge planning.
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5. This role includes supervising junior staff and students. How do you support their development, ensure clinical governance and manage performance concerns?
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7. How do you ensure culturally sensitive, family‑centred care for a diverse patient population, particularly when working with distressed families in critical care settings?
4. Describe how you work within a multi‑disciplinary team on paediatric wards or PICU. Give an example where your collaboration improved patient care or rehabilitation.
9. How do you keep your neonatal/paediatric occupational therapy practice evidence‑based and up to date? Describe a recent change you implemented as a result of new evidence.
6. Tell us about a service evaluation, audit or quality improvement project you have led or contributed to. What methods did you use and what was the impact on practice or patient outcomes?
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1. Tell us about your experience working in the drug and alcohol sector. What were your main responsibilities and what did you find most challenging?
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8. This role involves travelling between Carlisle, Penrith and outreach locations. How do you organise and prioritise your tasks across different sites?
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5. Explain your understanding of the cold chain for medications and samples. What steps would you take to prevent breaches?
7. Give an example of a time you worked as part of a multidisciplinary team. What was your role and how did you contribute to the outcome?
6. How do you ensure records are accurate, timely and kept confidential when documenting clinical interventions and referrals?
4. A service user is intoxicated and becoming agitated during outreach. How would you manage the situation to keep them and the team safe?
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2. Give an example of a time when you supported someone to learn or improve a life skill (for example cooking, budgeting or personal care). What did you do and what was the outcome?
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7. How do you maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality while still building trusting relationships with residents?
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6. Tell me about a time you de‑escalated a situation involving challenging behaviour. Which strategies did you use and what did you learn?
8. What experience do you have with care plans, risk assessments, medication administration and record‑keeping? How do you ensure handovers are accurate?
4. Describe how you would manage a disagreement or conflict between housemates in a supported living setting.
5. If you suspected a resident was being harmed or neglected, what steps would you take and who would you inform?
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2. This role requires face‑to‑face and electronic screening in police custody. How do you ensure thorough, accurate screening under pressure, and what systems have you used previously?
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4. You’re working in a custody suite and identify a 15‑year‑old who is intoxicated and expressing self‑harm thoughts. What immediate steps would you take and how would you manage safeguarding?
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10. The role can be emotionally demanding and involves exposure to traumatic material. How do you manage your wellbeing and what support would you expect from your employer?
9. Data protection and information‑sharing are vital in this environment. How do you decide what information to share with partner agencies and how do you document those decisions?
7. This post requires independent working as well as team collaboration. How do you balance autonomy with knowing when to escalate concerns to a practitioner or manager?
8. How have you supported people to access practical resources (benefits, housing, welfare rights) and what outcomes were achieved?
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2. Tell me about a time you identified a safeguarding concern. What steps did you take, who did you involve, and how did you record and follow up the concern?
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6. Describe how you would promote equality, diversity and anti‑discriminatory practice in a residential family setting. Can you give a concrete example?
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8. How do you manage and record risks in the home environment? Give an example where you amended a plan following a new risk.
5. How do you ensure confidential information is protected while still sharing relevant information with other professionals?
4. Give an example of supporting a family with complex needs (for example parental mental health, substance misuse or domestic abuse). How did you balance child safety with supporting the parents?
9. Describe a time you represented your service in a meeting with social workers or other agencies. How did you prepare, and what was the result?