1. Can you tell us about your academic background and how it has prepared you for this role? Can you tell us about your academic background and how it has prepared you for this role?
2. What previous experience do you have working in a mental health setting, and what did you learn from that experience? What previous experience do you have working in a mental health setting, and what did you learn from that experience?
3. Have you had any direct experience with eating disorders, either through your studies or professional work? If so, could you elaborate on that? Have you had any direct experience with eating disorders, either through your studies or professional work? If so, could you elaborate on that?
4. Could you describe your experience with psychological assessments and any specific techniques or tools you have used? Could you describe your experience with psychological assessments and any specific techniques or tools you have used?
5. What is your understanding of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and how do you think they can be effectively applied in treating eating disorders? What is your understanding of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and how do you think they can be effectively applied in treating eating disorders?
6. How do you manage your time and prioritise tasks in a busy team environment? Can you give an example? How do you manage your time and prioritise tasks in a busy team environment? Can you give an example?
7. Can you provide an example of a time you worked in a multi-disciplinary team? What was your role, and how did you contribute to the team’s goals? Can you provide an example of a time you worked in a multi-disciplinary team? What was your role, and how did you contribute to the team’s goals?
8. Given that this role involves working closely with qualified professionals, how do you approach receiving and implementing supervision or feedback? Given that this role involves working closely with qualified professionals, how do you approach receiving and implementing supervision or feedback?
9. What experience do you have with research projects or audits in a clinical setting? How did you contribute to these initiatives? What experience do you have with research projects or audits in a clinical setting? How did you contribute to these initiatives?
10. How comfortable are you with data collection and analysis? Can you provide an example of a project where you worked with statistics? How comfortable are you with data collection and analysis? Can you provide an example of a project where you worked with statistics?
11. What motivated you to apply for this specific role within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust? What motivated you to apply for this specific role within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust?
12. How do you keep yourself updated with the latest developments in psychological practices and mental health care? How do you keep yourself updated with the latest developments in psychological practices and mental health care?
13. What are your long-term career aspirations, and how do you believe this position will help you achieve them? What are your long-term career aspirations, and how do you believe this position will help you achieve them?
14. Are there specific skills or areas of knowledge you are particularly eager to develop in this role? Are there specific skills or areas of knowledge you are particularly eager to develop in this role?
15. Effective communication is essential in this role. Can you give us an example of how you have successfully communicated complex information to a diverse audience? Effective communication is essential in this role. Can you give us an example of how you have successfully communicated complex information to a diverse audience?
16. How do you approach sensitive conversations, especially with clients who may be dealing with challenging emotions related to eating disorders? How do you approach sensitive conversations, especially with clients who may be dealing with challenging emotions related to eating disorders?
17. How do you approach creating a supportive and inclusive environment for clients and colleagues? How do you approach creating a supportive and inclusive environment for clients and colleagues?
You can answer as many of these questions as you want.
Good luck!