NHS interview expectations

I work in HR for NHS.

Each NHS Trust is different so the questions asked could vary. Typical ones may include: a difficult ER case you’ve dealt with (doesn’t always have to be a case that involved a dismissal but you should be able to recognise the nuances of ER casework and things not going to plan or in a different direction than previously anticipated); how you manage your time; what would you do if you gave some advice to a manager and they disagreed with your advice/approach; how you keep up-to-date with the latest developments in HR/employment law; they might test your knowledge of upcoming or recent legislative changes; they may ask what the fair reasons for dismissal are; test your understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and ask you to give an example of a case or advice you have given in relation to those principles.

My biggest piece of advice however - each Trust has its own set of values. Familiarise yourself with them and evidence in all your answers that you have behaved/behave in line with those values. If one of the values are being compassionate- give examples of a time when you have behaved compassionately in the advice you gave/approach you have taken/outcome delivered.

Good luck!!

I work in HR for NHS.

Each NHS Trust is different so the questions asked could vary. Typical ones may include: a difficult ER case you’ve dealt with (doesn’t always have to be a case that involved a dismissal but you should be able to recognise the nuances of ER casework and things not going to plan or in a different direction than previously anticipated); how you manage your time; what would you do if you gave some advice to a manager and they disagreed with your advice/approach; how you keep up-to-date with the latest developments in HR/employment law; they might test your knowledge of upcoming or recent legislative changes; they may ask what the fair reasons for dismissal are; test your understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and ask you to give an example of a case or advice you have given in relation to those principles.

My biggest piece of advice however - each Trust has its own set of values. Familiarise yourself with them and evidence in all your answers that you have behaved/behave in line with those values. If one of the values are being compassionate- give examples of a time when you have behaved compassionately in the advice you gave/approach you have taken/outcome delivered.

Good luck!!