1. Can you describe your experience with laboratory analysers and the types of samples you have processed in the past? Can you describe your experience with laboratory analysers and the types of samples you have processed in the past?
2. What specific quality control measures have you followed in previous laboratory roles? What specific quality control measures have you followed in previous laboratory roles?
3. How do you ensure that the results of your analyses are accurate and reliable? Can you provide an example? How do you ensure that the results of your analyses are accurate and reliable? Can you provide an example?
4. What protocols do you follow for the storage and disposal of laboratory samples? What protocols do you follow for the storage and disposal of laboratory samples?
5. Could you explain the role of the Laboratory Information System (WinPath) in your previous work? Have you encountered any challenges while using it? Could you explain the role of the Laboratory Information System (WinPath) in your previous work? Have you encountered any challenges while using it?
6. Describe a situation where you encountered a problem with laboratory equipment. How did you approach troubleshooting the issue? Describe a situation where you encountered a problem with laboratory equipment. How did you approach troubleshooting the issue?
7. What steps would you take if you found that quality control results were outside of the acceptable ranges? What steps would you take if you found that quality control results were outside of the acceptable ranges?
8. How do you handle working under pressure, especially when dealing with multiple samples or urgent requests? How do you handle working under pressure, especially when dealing with multiple samples or urgent requests?
9. Can you give an example of how you have contributed to a team environment in a laboratory setting? Can you give an example of how you have contributed to a team environment in a laboratory setting?
10. How do you ensure effective communication within your team, especially with clinicians and other lab staff? How do you ensure effective communication within your team, especially with clinicians and other lab staff?
11. The role requires a commitment to provide a 7-day service. How do you feel about weekend working, and what steps do you take to maintain a work-life balance? The role requires a commitment to provide a 7-day service. How do you feel about weekend working, and what steps do you take to maintain a work-life balance?
12. What motivates you to work in a laboratory environment, particularly in the field of microbiology? What motivates you to work in a laboratory environment, particularly in the field of microbiology?
13. What is your understanding of Health and Safety protocols in a laboratory setting, and how have you implemented them in your previous roles? What is your understanding of Health and Safety protocols in a laboratory setting, and how have you implemented them in your previous roles?
14. Can you discuss a time when you identified a potential health or safety risk in the lab and how you addressed it? Can you discuss a time when you identified a potential health or safety risk in the lab and how you addressed it?
15. What attracted you to this role at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust? What attracted you to this role at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
You can answer as many of these questions as you want.
Good luck!