I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at NHS (Peebles, Scotland) in Mar 2018
Interview
All question based no tests. Review of CV, typical questions why do you want job, want examples of how you help and enjoy assisting customers/patients. Doctors surgery was practice manager and doctor. Relaxed atmosphere - emphasis you have worked in busy environment and can deal with all moods of public.
there were 2-3 people asking questions and the interview lasted about 20 minutes
there were a couple of situation questions
they rang me to tell me the result the next day
I applied in-person. I interviewed at NHS (London, England) in Feb 2026
Interview
smooth sailing not my type of job but i will continue to look for other job in the organisation. They welocmed me to the organisation i sat and waited to be interviewed. there were three person and we were
I applied online and then received an email inviting me for an interview a week or so later. I went for interview they asked lots of scenario questions relating to patient confidentiality and safety
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