NHS England Executive Assistant Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 42 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at NHS England.
NHS England
Administrative Assistant
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
The interview experience was terrible. Both interviewers seemed clueless about how to conduct an interview, and they even admitted it because one of them was ill. The only feedback I received was to elaborate on 'data protection'. I'm not sure what more could be needed beyond providing a definition, especially for a telephone job with minimum wage.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Tell me about your understanding of data protection.
- What makes you interested in working with us?
- Can you give an example of your teamwork skills?
NHS England
Personal Assistant
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a good and thorough interview process. They communicated well throughout. I felt respected and valued. They asked some in-depth questions about my decision-making and personality. The interview lasted about 30 minutes via MS Teams and included the current PA and the person I would be assisting.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your understanding of confidentiality processes and data storage?
NHS England
Administrative Assistant
Senior Average Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation Case Group
I was given very little info beforehand, just to arrive 10 mins early to prep for a scenario question I would 'present' (it was really just another question). I was met by 2 people, a senior manager and the person currently in the role I was applying for. They were both really nice and funny. There were 10 questions total, a mix of competency, skills, and general ones. The panel was great, but I felt like they were rushing me through.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Can you start by telling me about yourself?
- What is your understanding of this role?
- Could you explain your understanding of the ‘Lived Experiences’ programme?
NHS England Executive Assistant Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from NHS England interview reports.
“When performing database matching, what Excel function is best suited for this task?”
Read reports →“Will you be able to lift heavy weights?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about the NHS values?”
Read reports →“For the prepared scenario: You need to take minutes for a meeting you haven't attended before. What actions would you take before, during, and after the meeting?”
Read reports →“Imagine a senior consultant calls in sick 30 minutes before their shift starts, how would you handle this situation?”
Read report →“How do you view equality and diversity within a professional setting?”
Read report →“Could I be available to cover shifts with little notice?”
Read report →“Could you explain your understanding of the ‘Lived Experiences’ programme?”
Read report →“Can you describe your understanding of confidentiality processes and data storage?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 42 NHS England interview reports.