1. Can you tell us a little about yourself and your current course of study?
2. What motivated you to pursue a career in nursing and healthcare?
3. What experiences, whether in your studies or personal life, have prepared you for this role as a Healthcare Assistant?
4. Please describe a situation where you provided care or support to someone. What did you learn from that experience?
5. As a nursing student, how do you plan to apply the clinical skills you've learned in a supportive role like this?
6. Can you give an example of a time when you worked as part of a team? What was your role, and what challenges did you face?
7. How would you handle a situation where a team member is not performing their duties effectively?
8. What does compassionate care mean to you, and how would you incorporate it into your interactions with patients?
9. How would you approach a patient who is anxious or distressed?
10. This role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work on an "as and when required" basis. How do you plan to manage your time and commitments effectively?
11. Are you prepared to work in various settings within the NHS, and how would you feel about adapting to different teams and environments?
12. How would you handle a situation where you suspected that a colleague was not adhering to health and safety guidelines?
13. What do you believe are the most important ethical considerations in providing patient care?
14. What do you think are the key challenges facing the NHS today, particularly in relation to staffing?
15. How do the values of the NHS resonate with you, and how would you demonstrate these values in your work?
16. What are your long-term career aspirations within nursing, and how do you see this role fitting into your plans?
17. Do you have any questions for us about the role or NHS Lothian & Borders?
1. Can you tell us a little about yourself and your current course of study?
2. What motivated you to pursue a career in nursing and healthcare?
3. What experiences, whether in your studies or personal life, have prepared you for this role as a Healthcare Assistant?
4. Please describe a situation where you provided care or support to someone. What did you learn from that experience?
5. As a nursing student, how do you plan to apply the clinical skills you've learned in a supportive role like this?
6. Can you give an example of a time when you worked as part of a team? What was your role, and what challenges did you face?
7. How would you handle a situation where a team member is not performing their duties effectively?
8. What does compassionate care mean to you, and how would you incorporate it into your interactions with patients?
9. How would you approach a patient who is anxious or distressed?
10. This role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work on an "as and when required" basis. How do you plan to manage your time and commitments effectively?
11. Are you prepared to work in various settings within the NHS, and how would you feel about adapting to different teams and environments?
12. How would you handle a situation where you suspected that a colleague was not adhering to health and safety guidelines?
13. What do you believe are the most important ethical considerations in providing patient care?
14. What do you think are the key challenges facing the NHS today, particularly in relation to staffing?
15. How do the values of the NHS resonate with you, and how would you demonstrate these values in your work?
16. What are your long-term career aspirations within nursing, and how do you see this role fitting into your plans?
17. Do you have any questions for us about the role or NHS Lothian & Borders?