1. Can you share your previous experience in a clinical or community healthcare setting? Can you share your previous experience in a clinical or community healthcare setting?
2. What attracted you to this position with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust? What attracted you to this position with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust?
3. How do you prioritise tasks when managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment? How do you prioritise tasks when managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment?
4. What experience do you have with reception duties and providing clerical support in a healthcare setting? What experience do you have with reception duties and providing clerical support in a healthcare setting?
5. The role requires updating computerised information systems. Can you discuss your experience with electronic medical record systems or similar software? The role requires updating computerised information systems. Can you discuss your experience with electronic medical record systems or similar software?
6. How do you ensure accuracy when recording statistical information and filing clinic records? How do you ensure accuracy when recording statistical information and filing clinic records?
7. Can you explain your process for managing inventory, such as ordering and distributing clinical stock and stationery supplies? Can you explain your process for managing inventory, such as ordering and distributing clinical stock and stationery supplies?
8. What methods do you use to ensure that all clinic correspondence and mail are sorted and distributed efficiently? What methods do you use to ensure that all clinic correspondence and mail are sorted and distributed efficiently?
9. Describe how you would handle a situation where there is a discrepancy between the number of supplies ordered and received. Describe how you would handle a situation where there is a discrepancy between the number of supplies ordered and received.
10. How do you establish effective communication with colleagues and clinic users? Can you provide an example? How do you establish effective communication with colleagues and clinic users? Can you provide an example?
11. This role involves liaising with various stakeholders. How do you adapt your communication style for different audiences (patients, staff, external agencies)? This role involves liaising with various stakeholders. How do you adapt your communication style for different audiences (patients, staff, external agencies)?
12. Can you describe a situation where you contributed to a team goal or collaborated on a project? What was your role? Can you describe a situation where you contributed to a team goal or collaborated on a project? What was your role?
13. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust emphasises a culture of inclusion and belonging. How do you contribute to a positive workplace culture? Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust emphasises a culture of inclusion and belonging. How do you contribute to a positive workplace culture?
14. What does sustainability in the healthcare context mean to you, and how do you envision supporting MFT’s Green Plan in your role? What does sustainability in the healthcare context mean to you, and how do you envision supporting MFT’s Green Plan in your role?
15. How do you stay updated on best practices in clerical support and patient care in a community healthcare setting? How do you stay updated on best practices in clerical support and patient care in a community healthcare setting?
16. If a clinic user expressed frustration about a long wait time, how would you handle the situation? If a clinic user expressed frustration about a long wait time, how would you handle the situation?
17. Imagine that you receive a request for specific records that you cannot immediately locate. What steps would you take to address this? Imagine that you receive a request for specific records that you cannot immediately locate. What steps would you take to address this?
18. How would you approach a technical issue with the Electronic Patient Record system during a busy clinic session? How would you approach a technical issue with the Electronic Patient Record system during a busy clinic session?
19. What do you believe are the key qualities for someone to succeed in the role of Clinical Support Officer? What do you believe are the key qualities for someone to succeed in the role of Clinical Support Officer?
You can answer as many of these questions as you want.
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