Hello there, my name is Richard McMunn from the interview training website PassMyInterview.com,
and in this tutorial, I'm going to teach you how to pass a radiographer interview for the
NHS. And in particular, I'm going to go through a number of radiography interview questions
and top-scoring answers! So, if you have this type of interview coming up, please do stick
around and watch it from beginning to end. Before I get into those radiography interview
questions and answers, a very warm welcome to this tutorial. My name is Richard McMunn.
That's me there in the centre, and I've been helping people for about 20 years now to pass
their interviews, and always do that by giving you top scoring, unique answers you can't
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me to create more content. Thank you very much. OK. Let's get straight into those radiography
NHS interview questions and top scoring answers. Question number one: tell me about yourself
and why you want to be radiographer with the NHS? So, here is my suggested answer: “As
a Radiographer, you have a huge amount of responsibility to not only assist in the diagnosis
of patients to assess what is wrong with them, but you also have a strict duty to ensure
the highest standards of safety in your work are adhered to. I am someone who enjoys working
in a challenging role where you are not only required to follow your training and the strict
rules and procedures outlined by the NHS, but you also need outstanding communication
and impersonal skills, something which I already possess. I am someone who can be relied upon
to abide by the NHS values whilst continually providing a total commitment to the quality
of diagnosis and care. I want to work within the NHS because it is simply the best organisation
to work for within the healthcare profession. Furthermore, working in the NHS will give
me an edge in respect of my future professional development and advancement as a Radiographer.”
That's a very positive and strong answer. By the way, you can either write those down,
or if you wait, I will tell you where you can download these and my full set of Radiographer
interview questions and answers. Question number two: Why do you want to work for the
NHS as a Radiographer? So, why do you want to work for the NHS? Here is my suggested
answer: “As a Radiographer who takes great pride in my work, I want to work for not only
the best organisation possible, but also one that is constantly looking to improve and
develop. I take my professional development as a radiographer seriously, and I know working
for the NHS will be both highly rewarding, challenging and also positive for my future
development. The NHS hires some of the best medical professionals in the world, and to
work alongside them will be a great privilege. I also want to work for the same organization
for a long period of time, and providing I carry out my radiography duties competently
and professionally, I will always have a career within the NHS. Finally, having studied the
NHS Trust core values in detail, it is clear it is an organisation that puts its patients
first and this is something that is important to me as a radiography professional.” That's
another great answer to your NHS radiographer interview! Next question. What are the most
important skills needed to become a radiographer? So, this is assessing your understanding of
the job description and the person specification. Here's my suggested answer: “There are numerous
skills and qualities needed to be a competent and effective Radiographer. First and foremost,
you need an understand of, and a total commitment to, the NHS Trust values as these are core
to everything you do within the role. You also need an analytical mind, a keen eye for
detail and exceptional observational skills, primarily because you cannot afford to get
things wrong in respect of the diagnosis you are conducting for your patients. You obviously
need an enthusiastic interest in radiography, anatomy, pathology and physiology, as well
as a solid understanding of general medicine and surgery. Further skills needed include:
outstanding communication and interpersonal qualities, team working capabilities, being
a strong organiser, accurate report writing skills, practical and manual dexterity skills,
and also competent clinical knowledge and safeguarding awareness.” Next question.
But before we do that, if you want to download my full set of radiography interview questions
and answers, there is a link that has appeared in the top right hand corner of the video.
If you click that, it'll take you through to my website where you can download my full
set of NHS Radiographer interview questions and high-scoring answers. Now, I've still
got two go through, so please do watch these. What do you expect to be doing on a daily
basis as an NHS Radiographer? Here's my answer to this question. “Radiographers form an
integral part of the great work carried out by the NHS. I would expect to be performing
general x-ray duties in order to see inside a patient’s body to diagnose what is wrong
with them. Other radiography uses include ultrasound scans and magnetic resonance imaging,
all in the aid of treating patients for a variety of common injures and/or diseases.
I would be responsible for ensuring all radiography work I undertake is safe, competent and in
line with the training I have received and also the rules and procedures outlined by
the NHS Trust I am working for. I will need to ensure the radiation used is safely monitored
and ensure I, and others, wear the appropriate protective equipment. I will also need to
work collaboratively with other NHS members of staff to provide them with the assessments
they need whilst also advising and reassuring patients and also keeping accurate records
of all work I carry out as a Radiographer.” Next question: How would you deal with a difficult
patient whilst working as a Radiographer in the NHS? So, as you and I know, whilst working
in the NHS you will come across upset, frustrated and sometimes angry patients. You will need
effective communication and interpersonal skills to provide effective treatment and
care. Here we go. “Dealing with upset, frustrated and even angry patients is all part of working
in the NHS. For me, the most important thing to remember is that, most of the time, patients
are in a confusing and disorientating environment. They may be anxious and fearful of what is
about to happen, so it is important to follow the NHS core values and act at all times with
compassion and empathy. I believe communication and how you interact with your patients is
very important, and this can help to reduce stress and anxiety, and also go a long way
to reassuring them that you have their best interests at heart. So, I would always talk
to them confidently, concisely and clearly, whilst providing them with as much detail
as possible. In addition to this, I would ask them questions, guide them through the
radiography process to allay any fears they may have, and also keep them updated and informed
at all times whilst they are in my care.” So, that shows that you follow in the NHS
core values as Radiographer, and you know how to deal with people. You are also aware
of the stress and anxiety they may be under. So don't forget, if you want to download my
full set of Radiographer Interview Questions and Answers, click that link in the top-right
hand corner of the website. It will take you through to this page that is my 21 RADIOGRAPHER
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS that I recommend you prepare for. They're all on this page. Take a read
of them. Take note of them. And if you want to download the answers, click that button
there, and it will take you down to the bottom where you can download them. I hope you've
enjoyed that tutorial. As I say, I'm Richard McMunn from PassMyInterview.com. Thank you
for watching and I wish you all the best for passing your Radiographer interview. Have
a brilliant day!