NHS England Interview Questions
& Process
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NHS England
Data Scientist Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Coding Presentation
The interview happened soon after I applied and was really focused on the project I applied for. It was a lot about my technical skills, especially with the tech I'd used before, and how I'd tackle the problem using algorithms. They dug deep, asking about different parts of the project and possible issues, like considering how both patients and doctors would use it. They were really open to talking things through instead of just asking questions. I also got to ask about the daily work and how the team is, and they were honest about it. Even though they said I was a top candidate, I didn't get an offer because of funding. They were upfront about it, which I appreciated. They could only fund one position and went with other projects.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What are your thoughts on using LLMs for TTS and ASR, and when would you use each?
- How do you evaluate ASR/TTS frameworks, and what works or doesn't work in specific applications?
NHS England
Health Care Support Worker
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
Introduce yourself. I'm adaptable, embrace change positively, and can work independently or as part of a team. I always see the bigger picture, which is crucial in the NHS due to constant changes aimed at public service. I take responsibility to support management decisions that align with the organization's mission. For instance, in my previous role during the pandemic, my manager informed us on the ward about upcoming changes...
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you faced a challenging time?
NHS England
Senior Program Manager
Senior Average Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Presentation Recruiter call Onsite Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral Technical
The interview process involved two rounds. The first round was a presentation followed by a competency-based interview with the hiring manager, an independent panelist, and the Deputy Director. The presentation was 5 minutes long, and the interview lasted between 45-60 minutes. The second interview was with the Deputy Director to check if I would fit in with the team.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain your motivation for applying to this position and how your qualifications align with the core requirements outlined for this role?
NHS England
Assistant Psychologist
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview had 8 questions in total, which were a mix of scenario and knowledge based questions. Two people interviewed me. After the interview, I found out the outcome within 2 hours. They said they would call between 5 and 6pm and they did. They gave me very constructive and helpful feedback and answered any questions I had. Overall a positive experience.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Could you start by telling me about yourself?
- What have you read recently that is relevant to this position?
- Can you discuss supervision and what constitutes effective supervision from your perspective?
NHS England Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from NHS England interview reports.
“What would you do if a surgeon didn't want to wear a lead gown during surgery?”
Read reports →“If you were walking through a ward and heard a strange coughing sound from behind a curtain, what would you do?”
Read reports →“Can you type a paragraph in one minute and how many words would you be able to type?”
Read reports →“In an emergency, what would be your response if a doctor brought you a baby?”
Read reports →“If someone discloses they have a suicide plan but not the specifics of how or when, what is your course of action?”
Read report →“What would you do if someone phoned and asked for information on a child in the ward?”
Read report →“How would you handle a situation where a visitor is asking a patient for money and the patient appears flustered and upset?”
Read report →“In a home visit situation, what would you do if you became concerned about someone's welfare?”
Read report →“Can you explain your understanding of health economics and its relation to eye health?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 530 NHS England interview reports.