1. Can you tell us about your previous experience as a driver and how it relates to this role? Can you tell us about your previous experience as a driver and how it relates to this role?
2. What attracted you to apply for a position with NHS Blood and Transplant? What attracted you to apply for a position with NHS Blood and Transplant?
3. How do you prioritise safety while driving, especially when transporting sensitive items like blood products? How do you prioritise safety while driving, especially when transporting sensitive items like blood products?
4. Do you have experience driving vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes? If so, can you describe that experience? Do you have experience driving vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes? If so, can you describe that experience?
5. Can you explain your understanding of daily vehicle checks and maintenance? What steps would you take if you noticed an issue? Can you explain your understanding of daily vehicle checks and maintenance? What steps would you take if you noticed an issue?
6. Have you ever used digital hand-held devices for record keeping? What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them? Have you ever used digital hand-held devices for record keeping? What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?
7. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to deal with a difficult situation involving members of the public? How did you handle it? Can you provide an example of a time when you had to deal with a difficult situation involving members of the public? How did you handle it?
8. How would you ensure a positive experience for hospital staff, donors, and the public during your deliveries? How would you ensure a positive experience for hospital staff, donors, and the public during your deliveries?
9. Describe a situation where you had to work to a tight deadline. How did you manage your time and ensure successful completion of your task? Describe a situation where you had to work to a tight deadline. How did you manage your time and ensure successful completion of your task?
10. What procedures would you follow if you were required to make an emergency Blue Light delivery? What procedures would you follow if you were required to make an emergency Blue Light delivery?
11. This job requires working evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. Are you comfortable with this schedule? This job requires working evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. Are you comfortable with this schedule?
12. How do you manage your work-life balance when working irregular hours? How do you manage your work-life balance when working irregular hours?
13. What personal attributes do you believe are essential for a driver in this role? What personal attributes do you believe are essential for a driver in this role?
14. What are your career ambitions, and how do you see this role fitting into your career development? What are your career ambitions, and how do you see this role fitting into your career development?
15. How do you ensure effective communication and teamwork with your colleagues when working in a 24/7 service environment? How do you ensure effective communication and teamwork with your colleagues when working in a 24/7 service environment?
You can answer as many of these questions as you want.
Good luck!