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Porter • Hull
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Thank you for your interest in the position of Porter in Hull with Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

This is a video practice interview and we use your computer's webcam & microphone device's camera phone's camera to record your answers.

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First, we'll enable your camera & microphone and then ask you to record a short introduction about yourself, about 30 seconds long, to make sure your camera is working ok.

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1. Can you tell us a little about yourself and why you are interested in this position with Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust? Can you tell us a little about yourself and why you are interested in this position with Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust?

2. What do you know about our Portering Services and the role of a Porter in a hospital environment? What do you know about our Portering Services and the role of a Porter in a hospital environment?

3. This role requires good communication skills. Can you provide an example of a time when you successfully communicated with a colleague or a patient in a challenging situation? This role requires good communication skills. Can you provide an example of a time when you successfully communicated with a colleague or a patient in a challenging situation?

4. How would you handle a situation where a patient or visitor was distressed or upset? How would you handle a situation where a patient or visitor was distressed or upset?

5. The job requires a reliable and flexible approach to shift work. Can you describe your previous experience with shift work and how you manage your time? The job requires a reliable and flexible approach to shift work. Can you describe your previous experience with shift work and how you manage your time?

6. How do you prioritise your tasks when you have multiple responsibilities at once, especially in a busy environment? How do you prioritise your tasks when you have multiple responsibilities at once, especially in a busy environment?

7. Do you hold a valid UK driving licence? Can you describe any experience you have with driving in a professional capacity, particularly in a healthcare setting if applicable? Do you hold a valid UK driving licence? Can you describe any experience you have with driving in a professional capacity, particularly in a healthcare setting if applicable?

8. How do you ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols while operating a vehicle, especially when transporting patients or medical equipment? How do you ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols while operating a vehicle, especially when transporting patients or medical equipment?

9. This role can be physically demanding. Can you discuss your experience with physically demanding work and how you maintain your stamina and energy levels? This role can be physically demanding. Can you discuss your experience with physically demanding work and how you maintain your stamina and energy levels?

10. How do you approach health and safety in your work? Can you give an example of a health and safety protocol you have followed in a previous job? How do you approach health and safety in your work? Can you give an example of a health and safety protocol you have followed in a previous job?

11. Hospitals can often be unpredictable environments. Can you describe a time when you had to adapt to an unexpected situation at work? Hospitals can often be unpredictable environments. Can you describe a time when you had to adapt to an unexpected situation at work?

12. If you encounter a problem during a patient transfer or equipment transport, what steps would you take to resolve it? If you encounter a problem during a patient transfer or equipment transport, what steps would you take to resolve it?

13. Working effectively as part of a team is crucial in this role. Can you provide an example of how you have contributed to a team to achieve a goal? Working effectively as part of a team is crucial in this role. Can you provide an example of how you have contributed to a team to achieve a goal?

14. How do you handle conflicts or disagreements with colleagues while working on a team? How do you handle conflicts or disagreements with colleagues while working on a team?

15. Why do you think it is important to uphold the Trust's values while working within a healthcare setting? Why do you think it is important to uphold the Trust's values while working within a healthcare setting?

16. What are your long-term career aspirations, and how does this role fit into your career path? What are your long-term career aspirations, and how does this role fit into your career path?

17. Do you have any questions for us about the role or the Trust itself? Do you have any questions for us about the role or the Trust itself?

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Role: Porter in Hull

Interviewed on Saturday 29 March 2025 at 11:44.

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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nPorter with Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Hull\n\n Applications are invited to join Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Portering Services based at Castle Hill Hospital and Hull Royal Infirmary. We are looking for reliable, motivated, and flexible individuals with good communication and interpersonal skills suited to the special needs of a hospital environment. A Clean, valid UK driving licence is essential criteria for all applicants. Please note: Only online applications via website portal will be accepted. No informal visits will be available prior to candidate interview date Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. The Portering department provides a range of services including patient movements, mortuary activity, transportation of equipment, medical records, handling of medical gases and post room duties. Tasks will involve driving Trust vehicles. Applicants should be able to undertake shift and weekend working at either of our hospital sites and be able to meet the physical demands of the post. Applicants should note that all new appointments to Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probation period. Previous candidate applications will not be progressed and only applications received via the online portal will be accepted. Enquires will not be responded to unless candidate has progressed to interview. In cases where a high number of applications are received, we may bring the closing date forward. You are therefore advised to submit your completed online application as early as possible About us For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. "}