1. Can you tell us about your previous experience as a Medical Secretary or in a similar role? Can you tell us about your previous experience as a Medical Secretary or in a similar role?
2. What motivated you to apply for this position with the Community Forensic Team? What motivated you to apply for this position with the Community Forensic Team?
3. What administrative and secretarial tasks have you previously handled that you believe are relevant to this role? What administrative and secretarial tasks have you previously handled that you believe are relevant to this role?
4. How do you prioritise your workload when faced with multiple competing deadlines? How do you prioritise your workload when faced with multiple competing deadlines?
5. Can you describe your experience with computerised systems and how you ensure accuracy in data entry? Can you describe your experience with computerised systems and how you ensure accuracy in data entry?
6. Effective communication is vital in this role. How do you ensure clear communication with the medical staff and patients? Effective communication is vital in this role. How do you ensure clear communication with the medical staff and patients?
7. Describe a situation where you had to work closely with a team. What was your role, and how did you contribute to the team's success? Describe a situation where you had to work closely with a team. What was your role, and how did you contribute to the team's success?
8. How would you handle a situation where a colleague disagrees with your approach to a task? How would you handle a situation where a colleague disagrees with your approach to a task?
9. Can you provide an example of a challenging situation you faced in a previous role, and how you resolved it? Can you provide an example of a challenging situation you faced in a previous role, and how you resolved it?
10. What steps do you take when you encounter a problem that requires immediate action? What steps do you take when you encounter a problem that requires immediate action?
11. What do you understand about the role of a Medical Secretary specifically within a forensic psychiatric context? What do you understand about the role of a Medical Secretary specifically within a forensic psychiatric context?
12. How do you stay updated on healthcare regulations and policies that may affect your role? How do you stay updated on healthcare regulations and policies that may affect your role?
13. Do you have any experience speaking Welsh in a professional setting? If so, can you provide an example? Do you have any experience speaking Welsh in a professional setting? If so, can you provide an example?
14. How would you approach communication with patients or colleagues who prefer to communicate in Welsh? How would you approach communication with patients or colleagues who prefer to communicate in Welsh?
15. The health board is committed to delivering excellent care and support. How do you align with this mission in your professional work? The health board is committed to delivering excellent care and support. How do you align with this mission in your professional work?
16. How do you see yourself contributing to the health board’s vision of ensuring equal health opportunities for everyone? How do you see yourself contributing to the health board’s vision of ensuring equal health opportunities for everyone?
17. What do you believe you can bring to this position that sets you apart from other candidates? What do you believe you can bring to this position that sets you apart from other candidates?
You can answer as many of these questions as you want.
Good luck!