1. Can you tell us about your previous experience in a reception or customer service role, particularly in a healthcare setting? Can you tell us about your previous experience in a reception or customer service role, particularly in a healthcare setting?
2. What skills do you believe are essential for a receptionist working in a busy outpatient department? What skills do you believe are essential for a receptionist working in a busy outpatient department?
3. How do you prioritise delivering excellent customer service when you are faced with multiple patients needing assistance at the same time? How do you prioritise delivering excellent customer service when you are faced with multiple patients needing assistance at the same time?
4. Describe a time when you had to deal with a difficult patient or customer. How did you handle the situation? Describe a time when you had to deal with a difficult patient or customer. How did you handle the situation?
5. Can you provide an example of how you have effectively communicated important information to a patient or team member in your previous job? Can you provide an example of how you have effectively communicated important information to a patient or team member in your previous job?
6. How would you ensure clear communication with both patients and clinical staff in a hectic environment? How would you ensure clear communication with both patients and clinical staff in a hectic environment?
7. Have you had experience using electronic systems for booking appointments or managing patient information? How comfortable are you with learning new IT systems? Have you had experience using electronic systems for booking appointments or managing patient information? How comfortable are you with learning new IT systems?
8. This role requires you to be proficient with various software, including OPTIMS, Oceano, and Clinical Portal. How do you approach learning new technology? This role requires you to be proficient with various software, including OPTIMS, Oceano, and Clinical Portal. How do you approach learning new technology?
9. Working alongside nurses and clinicians is crucial in this role. How do you see your role complementing their responsibilities in the outpatient department? Working alongside nurses and clinicians is crucial in this role. How do you see your role complementing their responsibilities in the outpatient department?
10. Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a team to achieve a common goal. What was your contribution? Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a team to achieve a common goal. What was your contribution?
11. Working in a busy outpatient department can be stressful. How do you manage your stress and maintain a calm demeanour in high-pressure situations? Working in a busy outpatient department can be stressful. How do you manage your stress and maintain a calm demeanour in high-pressure situations?
12. Can you give an example of a time when you had to handle an unexpected situation or an emergency in a professional setting? Can you give an example of a time when you had to handle an unexpected situation or an emergency in a professional setting?
13. What do you believe is the most important aspect of providing support to patients during their visit to the clinic? What do you believe is the most important aspect of providing support to patients during their visit to the clinic?
14. How would you handle a scenario where a patient is confused about their appointment details or the procedures involved? How would you handle a scenario where a patient is confused about their appointment details or the procedures involved?
15. What does providing a "smooth and supportive" patient experience mean to you in the context of this role? What does providing a "smooth and supportive" patient experience mean to you in the context of this role?
16. How do you ensure that you follow all procedures and protocols consistently? Can you provide an example from your previous work? How do you ensure that you follow all procedures and protocols consistently? Can you provide an example from your previous work?
17. The role involves working Monday to Saturday between 08:00 and 18:00. Are you able to commit to this schedule? The role involves working Monday to Saturday between 08:00 and 18:00. Are you able to commit to this schedule?
18. How do you handle changes in your work routine or unexpected demands on your time? How do you handle changes in your work routine or unexpected demands on your time?
19. What motivated you to apply for this position at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust? What motivated you to apply for this position at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust?
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