1. Can you describe your previous experience working in a cardiology outpatient setting or a similar healthcare role? Can you describe your previous experience working in a cardiology outpatient setting or a similar healthcare role?
2. What qualifications do you hold that make you suitable for this supervisory position in cardiology? What qualifications do you hold that make you suitable for this supervisory position in cardiology?
3. How have your previous roles prepared you for leading a team in an outpatient environment? How have your previous roles prepared you for leading a team in an outpatient environment?
4. How do you ensure that compassionate care is delivered to patients in an outpatient setting? How do you ensure that compassionate care is delivered to patients in an outpatient setting?
5. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to advocate for a patient’s needs? What was the outcome? Can you provide an example of a time when you had to advocate for a patient’s needs? What was the outcome?
6. Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust values diversity. How do you approach care for patients from varied backgrounds? Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust values diversity. How do you approach care for patients from varied backgrounds?
7. Describe your leadership style. How do you engage and motivate your team? Describe your leadership style. How do you engage and motivate your team?
8. How would you handle a situation where there’s a conflict between team members? How would you handle a situation where there’s a conflict between team members?
9. Can you share an experience where you successfully implemented a change in your team or department? Can you share an experience where you successfully implemented a change in your team or department?
10. How do you ensure effective communication within your team and across different departments? How do you ensure effective communication within your team and across different departments?
11. Can you give an example of how you’ve collaborated with other healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes? Can you give an example of how you’ve collaborated with other healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes?
12. The Trust prioritises research and education. How do you see your role contributing to these values? The Trust prioritises research and education. How do you see your role contributing to these values?
13. What experiences do you have in mentoring or training staff, particularly in a cardiology context? What experiences do you have in mentoring or training staff, particularly in a cardiology context?
14. Describe a challenging situation you faced in a previous role and the steps you took to resolve it. Describe a challenging situation you faced in a previous role and the steps you took to resolve it.
15. How do you manage and prioritise workloads in a busy outpatient setting? How do you manage and prioritise workloads in a busy outpatient setting?
16. What strategies would you employ to enhance patient experience in the cardiology outpatient clinic? What strategies would you employ to enhance patient experience in the cardiology outpatient clinic?
17. How do you stay informed about best practices in cardiology and outpatient services? How do you stay informed about best practices in cardiology and outpatient services?
18. What interests you most about working for Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, and how do you see yourself contributing to its mission? What interests you most about working for Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, and how do you see yourself contributing to its mission?
19. Where do you see yourself in five years within the NHS? Where do you see yourself in five years within the NHS?
You can answer as many of these questions as you want.
Good luck!