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NHS Graduate Program Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 27 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.9 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
51.9% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at NHS.

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Graduate Student

Other · nearly a year ago

Intern Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral

The interview process was smooth with clear requirements and a deadline. The assessment included several types of engaging questions, and it provided insights into the company culture and work environment.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What motivates your choice to apply to NHS?
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Finance Graduate Scheme

Finance · more than a year ago

Entry Difficult Positive experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Group Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Group Presentation Behavioral

So I applied for this NHS Graduate Scheme, and it was quite the experience, really thorough but also pretty cool. First, the online application was super easy to use, just plugged in my info and academic stuff. They asked good questions to see if I fit with what the NHS is all about, not just grades. Then came the assessment centre, which was the best part! We did group discussions, had to give presentations, and then these interviews where they asked about our skills. The people running it were real healthcare pros, so it felt fair. It was a good way to actually show what I could do and chat with other applicants. The interview bit was where I could really talk about why I wanted to work for the NHS. The interviewers were really listening and made it easy to be myself. They asked stuff about my skills and if I matched the NHS values, which was smart. They kept us updated the whole time, which was great and took away a lot of the stress. They even gave us feedback afterward, which was super helpful for knowing what to work on.

Confirmed questions4 questions
  • What specific contributions can you make to the team?
  • Can you elaborate on your personal motivations and future goals within the NHS?
  • Please describe your professional competencies and how they align with this role.
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Graduate Program

Other · more than a year ago

Entry Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Presentation Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Presentation

The interview process was straightforward. It started with a role-playing exercise, followed by an HR interview. Then there were some unassessed discussions about anything you want. Finally, there was a group case or challenge. The HR interview was easy with basic questions. For the role-playing part, you're given a real-world NHS problem and a specific role, like regional head of change management. You need to convince everyone to accept a new program you're introducing, while others on the call play roles of people who will try to deny your solution.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Can you explain your motivation for applying to the NHS?
  • Tell me about your strengths.
  • What are your weaknesses?

NHS Graduate Program Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from NHS interview reports.

What's the reason for needing to adapt your communication and actions based on who you're talking to?

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What aspects of the Health Care Leadership Model do you disagree with?

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How do you typically find the drive to accomplish something you set out to do?

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Can you introduce yourself and explain your motivation for joining the NHS?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 27 NHS interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 36.7%
Presentation 18.3%
Technical 16.7%
Other 11.7%
Group 11.7%

Interview difficulty

Easy 7.4%
Average 55.6%
Difficult 37%

Candidate experience

Positive 51.9%
Negative 18.5%
Neutral 29.6%