1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your background? Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your background?
2. What motivated you to apply for the role of PTS Ambulance Care Assistant with Yorkshire Ambulance Service? What motivated you to apply for the role of PTS Ambulance Care Assistant with Yorkshire Ambulance Service?
3. How would you describe your understanding of non-emergency patient transport services? How would you describe your understanding of non-emergency patient transport services?
4. Do you have any experience in a similar role or in a healthcare setting? If so, can you elaborate on your responsibilities? Do you have any experience in a similar role or in a healthcare setting? If so, can you elaborate on your responsibilities?
5. How would you ensure a high standard of patient care while transporting patients? How would you ensure a high standard of patient care while transporting patients?
6. Provide an example of when you had to deal with a difficult patient. How did you handle the situation? Provide an example of when you had to deal with a difficult patient. How did you handle the situation?
7. What steps would you take to ensure patient safety during transport? What steps would you take to ensure patient safety during transport?
8. How do you assess risks and adopt safe working practices in your role? How do you assess risks and adopt safe working practices in your role?
9. Can you explain how you would handle an emergency situation while on duty? Can you explain how you would handle an emergency situation while on duty?
10. How do you feel about working as part of a team in a challenging environment? How do you feel about working as part of a team in a challenging environment?
11. Describe a time when you had to communicate effectively with colleagues or patients under pressure. What was the outcome? Describe a time when you had to communicate effectively with colleagues or patients under pressure. What was the outcome?
12. In your opinion, what qualities make an excellent Ambulance Care Assistant? In your opinion, what qualities make an excellent Ambulance Care Assistant?
13. Do you possess a full UK driving licence, and how would you rate your driving skills in stressful situations? Do you possess a full UK driving licence, and how would you rate your driving skills in stressful situations?
14. Can you explain the importance of adhering to road traffic laws while driving an ambulance? Can you explain the importance of adhering to road traffic laws while driving an ambulance?
15. What daily vehicle checks do you believe are essential for ensuring the readiness of an ambulance? What daily vehicle checks do you believe are essential for ensuring the readiness of an ambulance?
16. How would you ensure a patient-focused service and maintain customer satisfaction? How would you ensure a patient-focused service and maintain customer satisfaction?
17. What techniques would you employ to put patients at ease during their transport? What techniques would you employ to put patients at ease during their transport?
18. Can you share an experience where you went the extra mile to assist a patient or their family? Can you share an experience where you went the extra mile to assist a patient or their family?
19. Are you prepared to attend a 3.5-week training course? How do you view ongoing training in your professional development? Are you prepared to attend a 3.5-week training course? How do you view ongoing training in your professional development?
20. What are your expectations from the training course and how do you think it will benefit you in this role? What are your expectations from the training course and how do you think it will benefit you in this role?
21. What do you think are the biggest challenges facing PTS Ambulance Care Assistants today? What do you think are the biggest challenges facing PTS Ambulance Care Assistants today?
22. How do you prioritise your workload, especially on busy days? How do you prioritise your workload, especially on busy days?
You can answer as many of these questions as you want.
Good luck!