1. Can you tell us a little about yourself and why you are interested in this role? Can you tell us a little about yourself and why you are interested in this role?
2. What do you know about University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust and its values? What do you know about University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust and its values?
3. Describe your previous experience in a similar role. What were your main responsibilities? Describe your previous experience in a similar role. What were your main responsibilities?
4. How do you handle stress and pressure, particularly during busy periods in a reception environment? How do you handle stress and pressure, particularly during busy periods in a reception environment?
5. Can you provide an example of a time you successfully managed multiple tasks or priorities? How did you approach it? Can you provide an example of a time you successfully managed multiple tasks or priorities? How did you approach it?
6. How would you ensure clear communication with both patients and clinical staff, especially when discussing complex or sensitive information? How would you ensure clear communication with both patients and clinical staff, especially when discussing complex or sensitive information?
7. Give an example of a challenging interaction you’ve had with a member of the public. How did you handle it? Give an example of a challenging interaction you’ve had with a member of the public. How did you handle it?
8. How do you adapt your communication style when speaking with patients of varying age groups and emotional states? How do you adapt your communication style when speaking with patients of varying age groups and emotional states?
9. Describe a situation where you worked as part of a team to achieve a goal. What was your contribution? Describe a situation where you worked as part of a team to achieve a goal. What was your contribution?
10. How do you support your colleagues in a busy work environment? Can you provide an example? How do you support your colleagues in a busy work environment? Can you provide an example?
11. Can you share an experience where you had to solve a problem independently? What steps did you take? Can you share an experience where you had to solve a problem independently? What steps did you take?
12. How would you handle a situation where a patient is frustrated due to a long waiting time? How would you handle a situation where a patient is frustrated due to a long waiting time?
13. Why is maintaining patient confidentiality important in a healthcare setting? How would you ensure this? Why is maintaining patient confidentiality important in a healthcare setting? How would you ensure this?
14. Describe a situation where you had to deal with sensitive information. How did you handle it? Describe a situation where you had to deal with sensitive information. How did you handle it?
15. What strategies do you use to stay organised and prioritise your workload? What strategies do you use to stay organised and prioritise your workload?
16. How would you prepare for an outpatient clinic ahead of time? What specific tasks would you complete? How would you prepare for an outpatient clinic ahead of time? What specific tasks would you complete?
17. Have you ever had to adapt to a significant change in policies or procedures at work? How did you cope? Have you ever had to adapt to a significant change in policies or procedures at work? How did you cope?
18. In your opinion, what is the importance of flexibility in a role like this? In your opinion, what is the importance of flexibility in a role like this?
19. What does excellent customer service mean to you? Can you provide an example of a time you delivered outstanding service? What does excellent customer service mean to you? Can you provide an example of a time you delivered outstanding service?
You can answer as many of these questions as you want.
Good luck!