NHS TRUST INTERVIEW
Most of the time, candidates are passably intimidated by the interview process, and to be honest, it's fair if it's happening for the very first time. However, once you have appeared in a maximum of two interviews, you will know the drill and can take the rest lightly.
NHS has covered a detailed and phased explanation for the preparation of the interviews, a skim read of which might help.
⋅ Do read a few points about the Trust's values
Besides this, there are some sources and notes popularized for the interview preparation and I was also aware of those, but they appeared a whole lot to me and I didn't use those, rather I just watched a couple of youtube videos to coach myself with the format and I reckon that could be enough. But there are a few things to jot down before sitting for the interview:
⋅ Do read a few points about the Trust's values
⋅ Do go through the job description to justify your reason for applying
⋅ Make a good 2-minute paragraph for your introduction in a CAMP manner (it is a format to divide your answer in a structured way and includes clinical, academic, management and personal aspects to be covered).
⋅ Make a good 2-minute paragraph for your introduction in a CAMP manner (it is a format to divide your answer in a structured way and includes clinical, academic, management and personal aspects to be covered).
My interviews lasted for 15-20 minutes and the questions that I came across were very general and precise.
1st interview for the post of clinical fellow in General Medicine:
After a brief intro, the consultant directly started to discuss the procedures and interventions that I can do which I mentioned in my application. Then he asked about any experience in audit and research. Following this, I had a medical scenario of a COPD patient coming to the ER with exacerbation and they wanted to hear my approach in an ABCDE manner. And that's all, the interview ended from their side and they gave me the space for any questions. The next day, I got an offer.
Lasted for 20 minutes.
After a brief intro, the consultant directly started to discuss the procedures and interventions that I can do which I mentioned in my application. Then he asked about any experience in audit and research. Following this, I had a medical scenario of a COPD patient coming to the ER with exacerbation and they wanted to hear my approach in an ABCDE manner. And that's all, the interview ended from their side and they gave me the space for any questions. The next day, I got an offer.
Lasted for 20 minutes.
2nd interview for the post of SHO in the ER:
The interview began with an introduction and greetings by two ER consultants. one of them asked me to take them through my CV, I spoke for 2 minutes and then they asked a few general questions from my CV like previous experiences and about the MRCP exams, etc. Followed by this, I got a clinical scenario on acute exacerbation of asthma in which I again followed the ABCDE approach and told them the whole asthma management in a step-wise manner. Just to tell, the consultants love to give ABGs and expect a correct interpretation from us so do go through that topic at least. After that, both the consultants were very happy and appreciated my responses. Then they asked me how soon can I join and where I live currently. Further to that, both of them had a private chat for a second and gave me an offer for the job on the spot.
The interview began with an introduction and greetings by two ER consultants. one of them asked me to take them through my CV, I spoke for 2 minutes and then they asked a few general questions from my CV like previous experiences and about the MRCP exams, etc. Followed by this, I got a clinical scenario on acute exacerbation of asthma in which I again followed the ABCDE approach and told them the whole asthma management in a step-wise manner. Just to tell, the consultants love to give ABGs and expect a correct interpretation from us so do go through that topic at least. After that, both the consultants were very happy and appreciated my responses. Then they asked me how soon can I join and where I live currently. Further to that, both of them had a private chat for a second and gave me an offer for the job on the spot.
Lasted for 15 minutes.
3rd interview for the post of SHO in the ER:
So after the introduction and discussion of the CV, the consultant asked me about my visa, living near the hospital, and getting any clinical attachments. Then the other consultant gave me a very bizarre clinical scenario. the patient came to the ER who had an episode of ACS a few hours ago and was awaiting PCI but now the patient wanted to go home. He had a low mental capacity. So I was asked what would my approach be in that case (counseling) and how would I access his mental capacity (I said I am not sure but maybe MMSE or I will ask for help from my seniors).
Lasted for 08 minutes.
Nevertheless, one thing which I can vouch for from this whole process is that the recruiters have already done macro and micro filtration from the applications and the interview process is just a bit of the left-over essence of that profile. They just want to make sure of the confidence, the way of communication, and of course the medical ethics, and for a consultant with an experience of over 5-10 years, it only takes 15-20 minutes to access a candidate and show certainty towards their decision.
Hence, there is no need to be worried about the interview rather, be honest, spontaneous, and confident in whatever you say but be within professional limitations.
QUESTIONS TO BE ASKED BY THE CANDIDATE IN THE END:
This part is quite crucial and I think the candidate must use it to the utmost. Please do ask some questions to show your interest and dedication to the post and to also portray that you are very vivid with your plans and your needs.
1) How long would be the shadow period?
2) Would the Trust help me to get the FY2 competencies signed?
3) Would I be able to get any chosen rotations?
4) Would I be able to get any audits or QIPs?
2) Would the Trust help me to get the FY2 competencies signed?
3) Would I be able to get any chosen rotations?
4) Would I be able to get any audits or QIPs?
Just an example on using the CAMP structure in your answer:
My name is XYZ and I am from ABC country where I graduated in 2017. After that, I worked as a licensed doctor there for almost a year and a half in which I served in the emergency medicine and palliative care centre. At the moment, I am working at Luton and Dunstable hospital (east of England Deanery) as a clinical fellow in general medicine. Within my job, I’ve worked in wards, take lists and managed night on-calls shifts. I have got a good hands on experience in performing basic procedures like catheterisation, venepuncture, ascetic tap.
Over the past few years, I’ve got experience in research and publications where I got two of my research projects published in a PubMed recognised journal, both being done in medicine. A couple of months ago, I conducted a QIP in the trust where I targeted the improvement on 48-hour documentation and de-escalation of antimicrobials in patients along with probiotics prescription. Hence, the sector of audit and QIP interests me and I am looking forward to conduct more of such projects in future.
Apart from clinical skills, I am keen in conducting teaching sessions. Recently I conducted two formal teaching sessions in the Trust. Besides that, I do conduct some informal teachings on my daily basis with the medical students or nurses having case based discussions or discussing blood reports.
In terms of commitment to medicine, I have taken theoretical MRCP exams and am planning to take PACES by the end of this year.
Form personal perspective, I am very organised person and know to balance my personal and professional life. I like to make coffees for which I did a barista course and learnt to make coffee arts. In my spare time, I love to travel different areas to de stress my self and hang out with friends.
Over the past few years, I’ve got experience in research and publications where I got two of my research projects published in a PubMed recognised journal, both being done in medicine. A couple of months ago, I conducted a QIP in the trust where I targeted the improvement on 48-hour documentation and de-escalation of antimicrobials in patients along with probiotics prescription. Hence, the sector of audit and QIP interests me and I am looking forward to conduct more of such projects in future.
Apart from clinical skills, I am keen in conducting teaching sessions. Recently I conducted two formal teaching sessions in the Trust. Besides that, I do conduct some informal teachings on my daily basis with the medical students or nurses having case based discussions or discussing blood reports.
In terms of commitment to medicine, I have taken theoretical MRCP exams and am planning to take PACES by the end of this year.
Form personal perspective, I am very organised person and know to balance my personal and professional life. I like to make coffees for which I did a barista course and learnt to make coffee arts. In my spare time, I love to travel different areas to de stress my self and hang out with friends.
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