1. Can you tell us a bit about your background and what prompted you to apply for the Health Records Assistant position at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust? Can you tell us a bit about your background and what prompted you to apply for the Health Records Assistant position at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust?
2. What do you understand about the importance of confidentiality and data protection in handling health records? What do you understand about the importance of confidentiality and data protection in handling health records?
3. How do you prioritise your workload when faced with multiple requests at the same time? How do you prioritise your workload when faced with multiple requests at the same time?
4. Can you describe your previous experience in managing health records or a similar administrative role? What were your key responsibilities? Can you describe your previous experience in managing health records or a similar administrative role? What were your key responsibilities?
5. Give us an example of a time when you had to ensure the accuracy and integrity of health records. What steps did you take? Give us an example of a time when you had to ensure the accuracy and integrity of health records. What steps did you take?
6. How comfortable are you with using electronic systems for tracking and managing health records? Could you provide examples of software you have used? How comfortable are you with using electronic systems for tracking and managing health records? Could you provide examples of software you have used?
7. What is your understanding of the Records Management Code of Practice 2021, and how would you ensure compliance in your role? What is your understanding of the Records Management Code of Practice 2021, and how would you ensure compliance in your role?
8. Describe your experience with filing systems and the importance of maintaining order within a records management environment. Describe your experience with filing systems and the importance of maintaining order within a records management environment.
9. How would you handle a situation where you discover a misfiled patient record? What steps would you take to rectify this? How would you handle a situation where you discover a misfiled patient record? What steps would you take to rectify this?
10. Can you provide an example of a time when you identified a bottleneck in a process? How did you address it? Can you provide an example of a time when you identified a bottleneck in a process? How did you address it?
11. When dealing with high volumes of records, how do you ensure that none are overlooked or lost in the process? When dealing with high volumes of records, how do you ensure that none are overlooked or lost in the process?
12. Describe a situation where you had to act quickly to meet a deadline. How did you ensure you completed the task without compromising on quality? Describe a situation where you had to act quickly to meet a deadline. How did you ensure you completed the task without compromising on quality?
13. How do you approach communication with clinicians and other staff regarding health records issues? Can you provide an example of effective communication in your past roles? How do you approach communication with clinicians and other staff regarding health records issues? Can you provide an example of effective communication in your past roles?
14. What strategy would you use to assist a colleague who is struggling to find a specific health record? What strategy would you use to assist a colleague who is struggling to find a specific health record?
15. How would you contribute to a positive team environment in the Central Records Library? How would you contribute to a positive team environment in the Central Records Library?
16. Given that this role requires working across different areas within the Central Records Library, how do you adapt your working style to different responsibilities? Given that this role requires working across different areas within the Central Records Library, how do you adapt your working style to different responsibilities?
17. Describe a time when you had to learn a new skill or system quickly to succeed in your role. How did you go about it? Describe a time when you had to learn a new skill or system quickly to succeed in your role. How did you go about it?
18. What are your long-term career goals and how does this position fit into those? What are your long-term career goals and how does this position fit into those?
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