Thank you for your interest in the position of Senior Anatomical Pathology Technician
in Sheffield
with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a video practice interview and we use your
computer's webcam & microphonedevice's cameraphone's camera
to record your answers.
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The whole thing should take you less than five minutes.
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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.
Then, we'll ask you to answer one or more questions of your choice from the list below:
1. Can you tell us about your background and experience in anatomical pathology? Can you tell us about your background and experience in anatomical pathology?
2. What motivated you to apply for this position within the paediatric mortuary service? What motivated you to apply for this position within the paediatric mortuary service?
3. Can you describe your experience with post-mortem procedures and any specific techniques you have used? Can you describe your experience with post-mortem procedures and any specific techniques you have used?
4. How do you approach communication with parents or guardians in sensitive situations, particularly when discussing post-mortems? How do you approach communication with parents or guardians in sensitive situations, particularly when discussing post-mortems?
5. This role involves frequent exposure to distressing situations. How do you manage your emotions in such circumstances? This role involves frequent exposure to distressing situations. How do you manage your emotions in such circumstances?
6. How do you prioritise tasks during busy or challenging shifts? Can you give an example? How do you prioritise tasks during busy or challenging shifts? Can you give an example?
7. Are you comfortable with lone working and managing responsibilities during on-call hours? Can you elaborate on any past experiences you have had in similar situations? Are you comfortable with lone working and managing responsibilities during on-call hours? Can you elaborate on any past experiences you have had in similar situations?
8. How do you keep yourself updated with developments or changes in the field of anatomical pathology and HTA regulations? How do you keep yourself updated with developments or changes in the field of anatomical pathology and HTA regulations?
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nSenior Anatomical Pathology Technician with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield\n\n An exciting opportunity has arisen within the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Partnership at Sheffield Children's NHSFT for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individual to join the paediatric mortuary service as a Band 6 Anatomical Pathology Technician. The successful candidate will join the small but busy team to work in a recently renovated and expanded paediatric mortuary. The service conducts over 450 post mortems per year, covers up to 24 coronial areas and 20 hospital trusts for babies and children ranging from 12 weeks gestation to 18 years of age, including specialist forensic cases. The role is to provide a compassionate and high quality mortuary service in conformance with relevant legislation, HTA code of practice and guidance. The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Partnership fully integrates the pathology services delivered on behalf of the Partner Trusts within the Integrated Care System (ICS) footprint; Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. The Pathology Partnership will provide the best possible service for patients and clinicians; improving health outcomes, delivering quality and efficiency benefits and ensuring a sustainable workforce for the longer term. The post-holder is responsible for assisting in the provision of the Sheffield children's hospital paediatric mortuary service. Individuals should be motivated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be well organised and hold Certificate & Diploma in Anatomical Pathology technology or Level 3 Diploma. Work in this area requires frequent exposure to highly distressing and emotive situations in addition to periods of intense physical activity with the need to maintain concentration for long periods. Attention to detail, the ability to maintain confidentiality with a caring attitude and the ability to organise and prioritise work is required. There is the need to lone work with a 1:3 on call and occasionally work under very challenging circumstances. The post-holder will ensure that documentation and records are accurate and kept securely and will carry out duties to support the efficient running of the mortuary and keep up to date with HTA and UKAS related issues. About us Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. "}