1. What do you know about Orchard House Health Centre and our values? What do you know about Orchard House Health Centre and our values?
2. What previous experience do you have in domestic cleaning or a similar role? What previous experience do you have in domestic cleaning or a similar role?
3. Can you describe a time when you had to manage your time effectively while completing a cleaning task? How did you prioritise your duties? Can you describe a time when you had to manage your time effectively while completing a cleaning task? How did you prioritise your duties?
4. This role requires the ability to work with minimum supervision. Can you provide an example of how you have successfully worked independently in the past? This role requires the ability to work with minimum supervision. Can you provide an example of how you have successfully worked independently in the past?
5. What cleaning methods or products are you familiar with, and how do you determine which products are appropriate for different areas? What cleaning methods or products are you familiar with, and how do you determine which products are appropriate for different areas?
6. How do you ensure that your cleaning meets health and safety standards, especially in a healthcare setting? How do you ensure that your cleaning meets health and safety standards, especially in a healthcare setting?
7. Waste management is a key part of this role. How do you handle waste disposal, especially hazardous waste, in a responsible and compliant manner? Waste management is a key part of this role. How do you handle waste disposal, especially hazardous waste, in a responsible and compliant manner?
8. How do you approach communication with other team members in a clinical setting? Can you give an example? How do you approach communication with other team members in a clinical setting? Can you give an example?
9. Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a team. How did you contribute to achieving the team’s goals? Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a team. How did you contribute to achieving the team’s goals?
10. This position requires flexibility. Can you provide an example of a time you had to adapt to changing circumstances at work? This position requires flexibility. Can you provide an example of a time you had to adapt to changing circumstances at work?
11. How do you handle unexpected tasks or changes in your work schedule? How do you handle unexpected tasks or changes in your work schedule?
12. What strategies do you use to stay motivated when working independently, especially in a routine job like domestic cleaning? What strategies do you use to stay motivated when working independently, especially in a routine job like domestic cleaning?
13. How do you ensure that your work maintains a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene? How do you ensure that your work maintains a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene?
14. Are you familiar with the Standard Police Act Disclosure Scotland Check process, and can you confirm your readiness to undergo this check? Are you familiar with the Standard Police Act Disclosure Scotland Check process, and can you confirm your readiness to undergo this check?
15. How do you stay updated on compliance regulations and safety practices in a healthcare environment? How do you stay updated on compliance regulations and safety practices in a healthcare environment?
16. What does equality and diversity in the workplace mean to you, and how would you promote these values in your role? What does equality and diversity in the workplace mean to you, and how would you promote these values in your role?
17. Have you ever worked in an environment that encourages diversity? What was your experience? Have you ever worked in an environment that encourages diversity? What was your experience?
18. Can you tell us a little about yourself and why you applied for this role at NHS Scotland? Can you tell us a little about yourself and why you applied for this role at NHS Scotland?
19. Do you have any questions about the role or about working with NHS Scotland? Do you have any questions about the role or about working with NHS Scotland?
You can answer as many of these questions as you want.
Good luck!