1. Can you describe a time when you had to manage multiple tasks and priorities? How did you ensure everything was completed on time? Can you describe a time when you had to manage multiple tasks and priorities? How did you ensure everything was completed on time?
2. What tools or methods do you use to organise your daily workload and manage deadlines effectively? What tools or methods do you use to organise your daily workload and manage deadlines effectively?
3. How do you approach tasks that require high attention to detail, such as minute-taking and processing paperwork? How do you approach tasks that require high attention to detail, such as minute-taking and processing paperwork?
4. How would you handle a difficult phone call from a service user who is upset or frustrated? Can you give an example of a similar experience? How would you handle a difficult phone call from a service user who is upset or frustrated? Can you give an example of a similar experience?
5. What strategies do you employ to ensure clear and effective communication with team members, service users, and external stakeholders? What strategies do you employ to ensure clear and effective communication with team members, service users, and external stakeholders?
6. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to relay complex information to someone who may not have been familiar with the subject? How did you ensure they understood? Can you provide an example of a time when you had to relay complex information to someone who may not have been familiar with the subject? How did you ensure they understood?
7. What experience do you have with administrative software and systems, such as NHS Supply Chain and ORACLE? Are there other tools you're proficient in? What experience do you have with administrative software and systems, such as NHS Supply Chain and ORACLE? Are there other tools you're proficient in?
8. Can you describe your level of experience with handling electronic communications, such as managing email inboxes and responding to requests in a timely manner? Can you describe your level of experience with handling electronic communications, such as managing email inboxes and responding to requests in a timely manner?
9. How do you contribute to fostering a good team environment, especially when working in a busy department? How do you contribute to fostering a good team environment, especially when working in a busy department?
10. Can you give an example of a successful collaboration with colleagues from other departments or teams? What was your role in that collaboration? Can you give an example of a successful collaboration with colleagues from other departments or teams? What was your role in that collaboration?
11. Describe a situation where you had to adapt quickly to changes in your role or responsibilities. How did you manage it? Describe a situation where you had to adapt quickly to changes in your role or responsibilities. How did you manage it?
12. What do you consider when deciding whether to ask for help or to take initiative in carrying out a task? What do you consider when deciding whether to ask for help or to take initiative in carrying out a task?
13. What interests you about this position with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, particularly within the Community Care Division? What interests you about this position with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, particularly within the Community Care Division?
14. How do you believe your skills and experiences align with the values of ‘perfect care’ that Mersey Care strives to achieve? How do you believe your skills and experiences align with the values of ‘perfect care’ that Mersey Care strives to achieve?
15. Do you have any questions about the role or the team you would be working with? Do you have any questions about the role or the team you would be working with?
You can answer as many of these questions as you want.
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