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209923 (GH) Clinical Assistant • Edinburgh
NHS Scotland

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1. Can you tell us a little about your background and why you’re interested in this position with NHS Scotland? Can you tell us a little about your background and why you’re interested in this position with NHS Scotland?

2. What do you understand about the role of a Clinical Assistant in a busy imaging department? What do you understand about the role of a Clinical Assistant in a busy imaging department?

3. Do you have any previous experience working in a healthcare setting? If so, can you describe one of your key responsibilities? Do you have any previous experience working in a healthcare setting? If so, can you describe one of your key responsibilities?

4. While an SVQ 3 in health and social care is beneficial, can you discuss any equivalent qualifications or relevant training you have completed? While an SVQ 3 in health and social care is beneficial, can you discuss any equivalent qualifications or relevant training you have completed?

5. Have you worked with developing health and safety procedures, particularly concerning MRI safety? Could you elaborate on your experience? Have you worked with developing health and safety procedures, particularly concerning MRI safety? Could you elaborate on your experience?

6. How do you prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment, especially when assisting radiographers and managing patient flow? How do you prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment, especially when assisting radiographers and managing patient flow?

7. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to handle a challenging situation with a patient? How did you approach it? Can you provide an example of a time when you had to handle a challenging situation with a patient? How did you approach it?

8. What techniques do you think are important for effective communication with patients, especially in a high-stress environment like the CT and MRI departments? What techniques do you think are important for effective communication with patients, especially in a high-stress environment like the CT and MRI departments?

9. Describe a time when you successfully worked as part of a team in a healthcare setting. What was your role and contribution? Describe a time when you successfully worked as part of a team in a healthcare setting. What was your role and contribution?

10. In this role, you will be assisting both radiographers and radiologists. How do you ensure clarity and understanding when working with different professionals? In this role, you will be assisting both radiographers and radiologists. How do you ensure clarity and understanding when working with different professionals?

11. The position requires evening and weekend shifts. How do you feel about working flexible hours? The position requires evening and weekend shifts. How do you feel about working flexible hours?

12. Can you describe any experiences you have had that demonstrate your commitment to patient care? Can you describe any experiences you have had that demonstrate your commitment to patient care?

13. What do you understand about the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality in a healthcare setting? What do you understand about the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality in a healthcare setting?

14. How do you ensure compliance with all NHS policies and procedures, particularly regarding safeguarding and the PVG Scheme? How do you ensure compliance with all NHS policies and procedures, particularly regarding safeguarding and the PVG Scheme?

15. Where do you see yourself in five years, and how does this position align with your career goals within the NHS? Where do you see yourself in five years, and how does this position align with your career goals within the NHS?

16. What steps do you plan to take to further your professional development within the healthcare sector? What steps do you plan to take to further your professional development within the healthcare sector?

17. If you noticed a colleague not following safety protocols in the department, how would you address the situation? If you noticed a colleague not following safety protocols in the department, how would you address the situation?

18. Imagine a scenario where equipment fails during a procedure. What steps would you take to ensure patient safety and minimise disruptions? Imagine a scenario where equipment fails during a procedure. What steps would you take to ensure patient safety and minimise disruptions?

19. How do you handle constructive criticism and feedback in a work environment? How do you handle constructive criticism and feedback in a work environment?

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Role: 209923 (GH) Clinical Assistant in Edinburgh

Interviewed on Thursday 10 April 2025 at 16:14.

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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\n209923 (GH) Clinical Assistant with NHS Scotland in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom\n\nNHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. **Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage** This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post. Post details A dedicated, enthusiastic and well-motivated person is required to join our imaging team in the very busy CT and MRI departments at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The postholder will help us provide the best service we can to our patients and referrers by assisting radiographers and radiologists with patient flow to and through our department, MRI safety procedures, biopsies and IV cannulation. Evening, weekend and extended day working in CT and MRI will also be expected as part of the 37 hour week. Having a SVQ 3 health and social care qualification or equivalent would be beneficial, but not essential. A face to face interview will be required Usual contact details Lynne Thomson Closing date Fri 21st March 2025 Please note this is a Trainee post, therefore Annex 21 applies* For Trainees Covered By Annex 21 Where The Period Of Training Lasts For Between One And Four Years, Pay Will Be As Follows up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate; more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate of the qualified; more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training: 65 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate. more than three years from completion of training: 60 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate. For further guidance on Annex 21 – please follow this link: Annex 21 – Arrangements for pay and banding of trainees For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Lynne Thomson on 0131 242 3798 or at lynne.thomson@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk"}