Hello there, my name is Richard McMunn from the interview training company, PassMyInterview.com.
And in this tutorial, I'm going to teach you how to pass an NHS Band 2 interview. So it
does not matter which role within the NHS Band 2 range that you are being interviewed
for, please make sure you watch this tutorial fully from beginning to end, because I promise
it will make a huge difference to your preparation. Now, to help make you the STANDOUT CANDIDATE
during your Band 2 interview, this is what I will cover. I'm going to give you a list
of common NHS Band 2 interview questions that I recommend you prepare for. I will give you
great sample answers to help you pass your NHS interview. I will tell you the qualities
that you must demonstrate during your NHS Band 2 interview. And I will also tell you
about FURTHER RESOURCES you can gain access to to help you succeed. Now, just very quickly,
before I get into the questions and answers, a very warm welcome to this NHS Band 2 interview
training tutorial. My name is Richard McMunn. That is me there in the centre of the screen.
I am a former Fire Officer and the founder of PassMyInterview.com. And I've been helping
people for about 20 years now to pass their interviews. And I always do that by giving
you TOP SCORING ANSWERS you can’t find anywhere else. On that basis, please do make sure you
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time creating it for you. Okay, let's get into those NHS Band 2 interview questions
that are relevant to all roles. Here we go. The first question we need to prepare for
is: tell me about yourself and why you will be a good fit for this NHS Band 2 role? Now,
the only way you can confidently answer this question is if you have studied the job description.
So here's a great example answer to help you give a strong response. Here we go: “To
work in the NHS, you need to have excellent attention to detail skills, be focused on
demonstrating the NHS values in all of your work, and you need high levels of integrity
and professionalism. Prior to applying for this NHS Band 2 position, I studied the job
description to make sure I have the skills, the qualities and the experience to perform
to a high standard, which I am one hundred percent confident I do have. I am a strong
communicator, I am able to work well both on my own and as part of a team, I will always
look to improve, and I will work hard to make sure the work I do carry out is focused on
a total commitment to quality of care.” That's a very strong answer! It is positive
in nature, and most importantly, it gets you up and running in a confident manner within
your NHS Band 2 interview. So, the next question is: why do you want to work for the NHS? It's
important you consider carefully what it will be like working in the NHS. So make sure you
give an honest and genuine answer. And here's a great example to assist you. Here we go.
“The NHS has an outstanding reputation and it’s not often in your career you get the
opportunity to work within an organization of this stature. Before I applied for the
position, I researched both the role, the Trust and also the six NHS values to make
sure it was a place I not only wanted to work, but where I could meet the expectations of
the role and the general public. I believe the NHS is a place where I will be able to
put my skills and experience to good use, whilst working alongside a formidable set
of people who are all working towards the same combined goal.” That’s a brilliant
answer! It’s very positive in nature. Now, you can either pause the video if you want
to, and take notes of these answers as I progress, but if you wait a second, I will tell you
we can download my full set of NHS Band 2 interview questions and top scoring answers,
including the ones that I'm going through right now. The next question I want you to
prepare for is: what are the six NHS values and what is their purpose? Now, at some stage
during your NHS Band 2 interview, you will be asked questions relating to the NHS values.
So make sure you are aware of them, their purpose and also try to think of examples
when you've previously demonstrated them at work. Here's a model answer. “The six NHS
values are working together for patients, respect and dignity, commitment to quality
of care, compassion, improving lives, and everyone counts. The values are enshrined
within the NHS and their purpose is to bring together patients and staff so the goal of
providing outstanding quality care can be realised. Everyone in the NHS, regardless
of their role or the band they occupy, is required to demonstrate these in their daily
work.” That's a short and concise answer. But it is confident in nature and it shows
you understand what the NHS values are and more importantly, their purpose. Don't go
anywhere, because I still have some questions to work through with you. But, when you're
ready, if you CLICK THAT LINK in the top right hand corner of the video, it takes you through
to my website PassMyInterview.com, where you can download my full set of NHS Band 2 interview
questions and top scoring answers. Here's the next question. Describe a situation when
you demonstrated respect and dignity in a previous role? This is a difficult question,
but it's a behavioural type NHS interview question, and it is assessing your capabilities
in regard to the NHS values. Make sure you give a SPECIFIC SITUATION you have been in
previously, and also use a STAR technique to structure your answer. I'm going to give
you an answer right now that utilises the format of Situation, Task, Action and Result
to prove how effective it is when answering these kinds of questions. Here we go. “I
was working in an office in my last job and a member of staff appeared to be not her usual
self. She was clearly upset and unable to concentrate on her work. As a supportive work
colleague, I felt it was my duty to speak to her to check if she was OK, so I asked
her to follow me to a private quiet room we had available to use off one of the office
corridors. I sat her down and asked her if everything was OK? She started to talk about
problems she was having at home with her partner, and it was clearly quite a distressing time
for her. I encouraged her to speak, and whilst she did so, I listened carefully, I did not
interrupt and I showed empathy through facial expressions and open body language. After
she had the time to explain her situation and how it was making her feel, I encouraged
her to speak to our line manager, as I felt he would be able to then support her whilst
she was at work. However, she asked me not to say anything to anyone, to which I fully
understood and agreed to. She thanked me for my support and I told her she could speak
to me anytime if she just wanted a chat or if she needed advice. Four weeks later, my
colleague spoke to me again to let me know that everything was now fine at home, which
was great news! She clearly appreciated the support I had offered her and the fact I respected
her wishes with regard to keeping our conversation private. That's a specific situation where
I demonstrated respect and dignity at work. And that's the important thing. You give a
SPECIFIC SITUATION and you can see there how effective situation, task, action and result
really is. The next question: list the different responsibilities you will have within this
NHS Band 2 role? Now, I've carried out quite a bit of research for you in respect of the
common responsibilities required across all Band 2 NHS roles. And here is my example answer
to assist you. Here we go. “I will have numerous responsibilities within this band
2 role. However, the core ones include, providing clinical support whilst delivering outstanding
patient care; a responsibility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing when
creating written medical reports, and also the need to ensure I maintain a safe working
environment for both myself, my work colleagues and also patients and clients. This includes
following all safety rules and procedures, and also adhering to manual handling regulations
and health and safety legislation. I will also have a responsibility to make sure I
maintain competence through training and development courses, ensure I focus intently on adhering
to quality and standards that are set by the NHS Trust, and also maintaining confidentiality
and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Other responsibilities include treating all
staff, patients and visitors with dignity and respect, demonstrating the NHS values
within my work, and also following all legal and corporate responsibilities on a daily
basis within all of my work.” That's a comprehensive answer that shows you really do know the different
responsibilities you will have within your NHS Band 2 roles. It's a great answer. The
next thing to do just before you go, is CLICK THAT LINK in the top right hand corner of
the video, because it will then take you through to this page where you can download my 24
NHS Band 2 interview questions and answers suitable for all NHS Band 2 roles. So please
check out all of those questions and you can download them if you want to in PDF format.
They are applicable to all of those NHS Band 2 roles, and more. And I've also given you
some GREAT TIPS on how to pass the NHS Band 2 interview right here for all roles. 4 really
good tips! Make sure you read them. And as I say, you want to DOWNLOAD THE ANSWERS you
can do, including the ones I've just gone through on this video. I hope you've enjoyed
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for watching. I wish you all the best for passing your NHS Band 2 job interview and
have a brilliant day. Thanks very much.