1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your previous experience that relates to this role? Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your previous experience that relates to this role?
2. What attracted you to apply for the position of Ward Receptionist with Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust? What attracted you to apply for the position of Ward Receptionist with Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust?
3. The role requires excellent communication skills. Can you provide an example of a situation where you had to handle a difficult conversation with a patient or relative? The role requires excellent communication skills. Can you provide an example of a situation where you had to handle a difficult conversation with a patient or relative?
4. How do you ensure clear communication with patients, relatives, and medical staff in a busy environment? How do you ensure clear communication with patients, relatives, and medical staff in a busy environment?
5. What does providing high-quality customer care mean to you in the context of a healthcare setting? What does providing high-quality customer care mean to you in the context of a healthcare setting?
6. Can you describe a time when you went above and beyond to help a patient or member of the public? Can you describe a time when you went above and beyond to help a patient or member of the public?
7. How do you prioritise your workload when faced with multiple tasks? Can you give an example? How do you prioritise your workload when faced with multiple tasks? Can you give an example?
8. Can you provide an instance where you had to use initiative to solve a problem in a previous role? Can you provide an instance where you had to use initiative to solve a problem in a previous role?
9. What experience do you have with using IT systems and software for administrative tasks? Which software are you most comfortable with? What experience do you have with using IT systems and software for administrative tasks? Which software are you most comfortable with?
10. How do you stay updated with new technology or software that could aid in your work as a receptionist? How do you stay updated with new technology or software that could aid in your work as a receptionist?
11. Maintaining confidentiality is vital in this role. Can you elaborate on how you ensure patient confidentiality in your administrative tasks? Maintaining confidentiality is vital in this role. Can you elaborate on how you ensure patient confidentiality in your administrative tasks?
12. Can you describe a situation where you had to handle sensitive information? How did you manage it? Can you describe a situation where you had to handle sensitive information? How did you manage it?
13. In a healthcare environment, situations can change rapidly. How do you adapt to unexpected changes in your work schedule or duties? In a healthcare environment, situations can change rapidly. How do you adapt to unexpected changes in your work schedule or duties?
14. Can you give an example of a time you had to cover for a colleague at short notice? How did you handle it? Can you give an example of a time you had to cover for a colleague at short notice? How did you handle it?
15. As a Ward Receptionist, you will be a part of the ward team. How do you contribute to a positive team atmosphere? As a Ward Receptionist, you will be a part of the ward team. How do you contribute to a positive team atmosphere?
16. What role do you think collaboration plays in delivering effective patient care in a hospital setting? What role do you think collaboration plays in delivering effective patient care in a hospital setting?
17. This position requires working fixed shifts on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Are you comfortable with this arrangement? This position requires working fixed shifts on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Are you comfortable with this arrangement?
18. How do you manage your work-life balance, particularly when working fixed shifts? How do you manage your work-life balance, particularly when working fixed shifts?
19. What do you believe are the most important qualities for someone in this role? What do you believe are the most important qualities for someone in this role?
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