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 18 recent practice interviews, with 190 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 18 recent practice interviews, with 190 questions, all based on real jobs.
This practice interview includes questions like:
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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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?
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5. How do you ensure information is recorded accurately and on time in electronic patient records? Can you give an example when good documentation made a difference?
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?
4. Describe the steps you would take when escorting a patient off the ward to ensure their safety and the safety of others.
6. How would you recognise and respond to a safeguarding concern? Please give an example if you have experience of this.
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2. How would you approach giving personal care to a client who feels embarrassed or anxious about being assisted?
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7. Are you willing to complete an enhanced DBS check and undertake mandatory training (for example moving and handling, safeguarding)? How do you approach learning new skills?
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8. How would you build rapport and offer companionship to a client who is socially isolated or living with dementia?
10. This role involves good timekeeping and record-keeping (care notes, travel logs, mileage). How do you stay organised and ensure accurate records when visiting multiple clients?
9. Tell me about a time you had to manage a difficult conversation with a client’s family or another professional. How did you handle it?
4. If you suspected a client was being neglected or abused, what steps would you take and who would you inform?
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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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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?
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4. How would you approach facilitating a safe, planned admission or an early, supported discharge where there are delays due to commissioning or placement issues?
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?
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.
7. How do you use evidence‑based principles to develop and evaluate specialised care programmes for people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour?
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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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6. Are you confident driving to multiple school sites across the region and transporting equipment/vaccines? How do you plan journeys and manage time on the road?
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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?
8. Tell us about a time you had several administrative tasks to complete under pressure: how did you prioritise and what was the result?
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?
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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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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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4. Describe a time when you de‑escalated challenging or aggressive behaviour. Which techniques did you use and what was the outcome?
7. Working bank shifts can include nights and weekends. How do you manage your availability, fatigue and ensure continuity of care across different shifts?
6. How do you promote recovery and encourage independence in young people with complex physical, cognitive or mental health needs?
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.
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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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8. How have you supported people to access practical resources (benefits, housing, welfare rights) and what outcomes were achieved?
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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?
5. How do you apply legislation and local policy (for example PACE) in your practice when working in custody? Can you give a concrete example?
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?
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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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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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?
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7. This work can be emotionally demanding. How do you maintain your resilience and look after your own wellbeing?
4. A service user becomes anxious and distressed in a busy community setting. How would you respond to keep them safe and calm?
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?
10. Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team to support someone. How did you communicate information and ensure records were accurate and confidential?
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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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10. Why do you want to work for Provide Care Solutions and how do our values of compassion and empowerment fit with your approach to care?
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7. How do you maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality while still building trusting relationships with residents?
9. This role requires flexible day shifts and community-based support. Are you able to travel locally and do you have any restrictions on your right to work in the UK?
5. If you suspected a resident was being harmed or neglected, what steps would you take and who would you inform?
6. Tell me about a time you de‑escalated a situation involving challenging behaviour. Which strategies did you use and what did you learn?
This practice interview includes questions like:
2. Describe your recent care experience (at least six months): the types of clients you supported and the main duties you carried out.
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4. Live‑in roles require balancing professional boundaries with being part of someone’s household. How would you manage those boundaries in practice?
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7. What is your approach to medication administration and record‑keeping to ensure safety and compliance?
5. Tell me about a time you dealt with a medical or health emergency (for example a fall, seizure or sudden deterioration). What actions did you take and what was the outcome?
9. We pride ourselves on person‑centred care and inclusivity. Can you give an example of how you’ve adapted support to respect a client’s cultural, religious or personal preferences?
8. Living and working in a client’s home can sometimes be isolating or emotionally demanding. How do you look after your own wellbeing and maintain motivation?
This practice interview includes questions like:
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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8. How do you manage and record risks in the home environment? Give an example where you amended a plan following a new risk.
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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?
7. What experience do you have working with Early Years children, and how does that inform your day‑to‑day support and planning?
10. This role can be emotionally demanding. How do you maintain resilience and support your team’s wellbeing during challenging periods?
5. How do you ensure confidential information is protected while still sharing relevant information with other professionals?
This practice interview includes questions like:
2. How would you handle a situation where a service user refused to take their medication?
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9. What training have you completed that’s most relevant to this role, and how has it improved your practice?
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8. How do you ensure accurate record-keeping and maintain confidentiality of service users’ information?
4. Give an example of a time you provided emotional support or companionship to someone who was upset or anxious. What did you do and what was the outcome?
5. How do you manage competing tasks on a shift (for example meals, medication rounds and personal care)?
6. Tell us about a time you worked as part of a team in a care setting. How did you contribute and resolve any disagreements?
This practice interview includes questions like:
2. How would you explain a change to a care routine to someone with hearing loss or memory problems?
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6. Tell me about a time a client refused care or became distressed. How did you respond?
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5. Driving is essential in this role. Can you confirm you hold a valid UK driving licence and a car insured for work use? Can you give an example when being reliable on the road mattered?
9. Give an example of when you worked with others to solve a problem or improve a client’s care.
10. Why do you want to work in care and what training or qualifications would you like to achieve with our support?
4. You have several calls across Sunderland and one visit is running late — how would you manage your time and keep colleagues and clients informed?
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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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10. Promoting Diversity and Inclusion: The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity. How do you approach diversity within the security management team and the services you provide to ensure a welcoming environment for all patients and staff?
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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?
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?
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?
8. Crisis Management: In your view, what are the key components of an effective crisis management strategy within a healthcare setting? Can you share an experience where you played a critical role in managing a security incident?
This practice interview includes questions like:
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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2. Describe a time when you carried out clinical procedures such as taking bloods, performing ECGs or providing wound care. How did you ensure safety and accuracy?
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3. How would you approach offering BBV testing and explaining the results to a service user who is anxious or defensive?
3. How would you approach offering BBV testing and explaining the results to a service user who is anxious or defensive?
10. Humankind’s values are being honest, committed and inventive. Please give an example from your practice that demonstrates one of these values, and tell us about any recent CPD or training you’ve undertaken.
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?
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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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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.)
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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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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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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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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7. How do you ensure cleaning equipment is used safely and effectively, and how would you report faulty equipment or defects to the Operational Manager?
8. Describe how you manage waste disposal, including segregation of clinical and general waste, while taking into account environmental and sustainability considerations.
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?
5. What experience do you have of handling, storing and using cleaning chemicals in line with COSHH and other health and safety requirements?
Health Care Support Worker | Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation TrustatNorthern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Trust
This practice interview includes questions like:
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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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?
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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?
8. Describe a situation where you identified a safeguarding concern. What actions did you take and why?
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?
5. A relative is upset about their family member’s care and becomes challenging. How would you respond?
Specialist Occupational Therapist: Paediatrics and Neonates | Imperial College Healthcare NHS TrustatIMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
This practice interview includes questions like:
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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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?
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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?
10. Describe a situation where you disagreed with another professional about a child’s management. How did you handle it, and how would you escalate concerns if you believed patient safety was at risk?
5. This role includes supervising junior staff and students. How do you support their development, ensure clinical governance and manage performance concerns?
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.