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?
You can answer as many of these questions as you want.
Good luck!
