I'm an applicant and I have an interview with you. Do you have any advice?

I'm an applicant and I have an interview with you. Do you have any advice?

A Clinical Interview usually takes 45 minutes to an 1 hour. The interview aims to find out your suitability for the role you are applying for using the following criteria:

• Skills and experience
• Understanding of the role you are applying for
• Communication skills
• Situational questioning
• NHS Values

Before the Interview

• Make sure you have uploaded your identity documents through Trust ID. For more information on how to do this, see our article How do I upload documents to Trust ID?
• Prepare some examples of scenarios and your experience to help with discussions
• Ensure you fully understand the role you are applying for
• Ensure you are familiar with the NHS Values

On the day

• If your interview is virtual, find a quiet room without distractions and prepare ahead of the start time to make sure your technology is working
• If your interview is face-to-face, make sure you give yourself plenty of time to get to the interview
• Dress appropriately
• Have your ID ready for your ID check

During the Interview

• Try to relax
• Be honest with your interviewer
• Take your time when answering questions 
• Ask the interviewer to re-phrase the question if you are unsure what they have asked
• Ask any questions you have