Associate Practitioner applicants have rated the interview process at NHS with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 74% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Common stages of the interview process at NHS as a Associate Practitioner according to 1 Glassdoor interviews include:
Background check: 50%
Group panel interview: 50%
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I applied online. I interviewed at NHS (Leicester, England) in Dec 2018
Interview
Applied for job and got offered an interview 2 months after. Interview involved a practical test which was how yo use pipettes. I confirmed the interview and was automatically given a time. The quicker you confirm the earliest slots you will get.
Rigorous interview with various scenario based questions. Prior knowledge about the nhs lab is definitely required. go for a lab tour or arrange an informal visit beforehand, that way you can guage the trust and management beforehand as well.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do if an onboard reagent is about to expire?
Describe a situation when you had a conflict with a colleague and how you dealt with it.
The NHS associate practitioner interview typically involves assessing candidates' clinical knowledge, communication skills, and ability to work in a healthcare team. It was a relatively quick and easy process and I did not have to wait long for a confirmation.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at NHS (Rochdale, England) in Sep 2023
Interview
There are two interviewers in the meeting room and they keep asking questions. The interview takes about 30 mins. The questions are more related to how you react in various situation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is the your weakness and strength? What is your role in a team?