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NHS Lothian & Borders Staff Bank- Multiskilled Sterile Services Technician • Edinburgh
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Thank you for your interest in the position of NHS Lothian & Borders Staff Bank- Multiskilled Sterile Services Technician in Edinburgh with NHS Lothian.

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1. Can you explain what you understand by the role of a Multiskilled Sterile Services Technician and its importance within the NHS? Can you explain what you understand by the role of a Multiskilled Sterile Services Technician and its importance within the NHS?

2. Experience and Skills Experience and Skills

3. What relevant experience do you have that you believe will assist you in this role? What relevant experience do you have that you believe will assist you in this role?

4. Are you familiar with the standards and protocols surrounding sterile services? Can you elaborate on your knowledge in this area? Are you familiar with the standards and protocols surrounding sterile services? Can you elaborate on your knowledge in this area?

5. This position requires good teamwork. Can you provide an example of how you have effectively worked as part of a team in a previous role? This position requires good teamwork. Can you provide an example of how you have effectively worked as part of a team in a previous role?

6. How would you communicate effectively with colleagues in high-pressure situations? How would you communicate effectively with colleagues in high-pressure situations?

7. Given the nature of Bank work where shifts can vary, how do you manage your time and availability? Given the nature of Bank work where shifts can vary, how do you manage your time and availability?

8. Are you comfortable working across multiple sites? How would you adapt to different working environments? Are you comfortable working across multiple sites? How would you adapt to different working environments?

9. Can you share an example of a time when you provided compassionate care to a patient or service user? Can you share an example of a time when you provided compassionate care to a patient or service user?

10. How do you ensure that the care you provide is person-centred and respects the individual needs of those you serve? How do you ensure that the care you provide is person-centred and respects the individual needs of those you serve?

11. Describe a challenging situation you have faced in a previous role. How did you handle it, and what was the outcome? Describe a challenging situation you have faced in a previous role. How did you handle it, and what was the outcome?

12. In sterile services, unexpected issues can arise. How would you approach a situation where you found that a piece of equipment was not functioning properly? In sterile services, unexpected issues can arise. How would you approach a situation where you found that a piece of equipment was not functioning properly?

13. How do you keep yourself updated with best practices within the sterile services field? How do you keep yourself updated with best practices within the sterile services field?

14. Can you describe a time when you identified an area for improvement in your work area? What steps did you take to address it? Can you describe a time when you identified an area for improvement in your work area? What steps did you take to address it?

15. What values do you believe are important in delivering care within the NHS, and how do they align with your personal values? What values do you believe are important in delivering care within the NHS, and how do they align with your personal values?

16. How would you ensure that you adhere to NHS policies and procedures while providing care? How would you ensure that you adhere to NHS policies and procedures while providing care?

17. What do you know about the function of staff banks within the NHS, and why do you think they are important for service delivery? What do you know about the function of staff banks within the NHS, and why do you think they are important for service delivery?

18. Why are you interested in working as part of the NHS Lothian & Borders Staff Bank specifically? Why are you interested in working as part of the NHS Lothian & Borders Staff Bank specifically?

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1. Can you explain what you understand by the role of a Multiskilled Sterile Services Technician and its importance within the NHS?

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Role: NHS Lothian &amp; Borders Staff Bank- Multiskilled Sterile Services Technician in Edinburgh

Interviewed on Monday 14 April 2025 at 04:45.

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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nNHS Lothian &amp; Borders Staff Bank- Multiskilled Sterile Services Technician with NHS Lothian in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom\n\n NHS LOTHIAN & BORDERS STAFF BANK Multiskilled Sterile Services Technician - Band 3 Do you live and want to work in NHS Lothian & Borders Staff Bank If you do we want to hear from you! We are looking for reliable and dependable supplementary staff in the role mentioned above who are good team workers and who are able to provide compassionate and high-quality person-centered care. Work is allocated on an \"as and when required basis\" with different shift patterns available to suit flexible working. There are no guarantees of a fixed number of hours each week as this is a demand led service. Bank workers can submit their availability in advance and shifts can be booked either online or by telephoning the Staff Bank office. All Staff Bank roles are to cover temporary shortages across NHS Lothian & Borders. This will cover sites anywhere from the Borders General Hospital, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Western General & St Johns in Livingston, and smaller sites in between if required. Bank staff can book shifts that are requested in any area they prefer and have flexibility to work across multiple sites should they choose. Interested candidates are required to evidence on application, awareness of the Staff Bank function and individual commitment to being part of our supplementary workforce. Informal Enquiries via email natalie.mcintosh@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk Please note that if all information is not provided we will not be able to progress your application and a new submission will have to be made by you at a later date. Applications are processed on a regular basis and all communication will be sent by email. Should there be a high number of applications this jobs advert may close earlier than anticipated. Data Protection Act During the course of our activities we will collect, store and process personal information about our prospective, current and former staff. The law determines how organizations can use personal information. For further information on the type of data that is handled, what the purpose is of processing the data and where and why we share data, please see the NHS Lothian Staff Privacy Notice, found at https://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/YourRights/DataProtection/Pages/StaffPrivacyNotice.aspx. For the purposes of this privacy notice, 'staff' includes applicants, employees, workers (including agency, casual and contracted staff), volunteers, trainees and those carrying out work experience."}