I applied online. I interviewed at NHS (Bristol, England)
Interview
Phase 1 face to face. interview questions with a panel. 2nd phase assessment in literacy and maths. Reference checks e.g DBS Within 2 weeks feedback given. offer given. between 8.00 am and 6.00 pm. The post will be rotational between the Immunology Section and Tissue Typing Section which provides laboratory support to the Renal Transplant Programme based at Southmead Hospital. The role involves tasks of a practical nature and handling of pathology specimens: performing sample registration into laboratory computer system and pre-analytical sample processing under supervision; storage and filing of patient samples in freezers and assisting with preparation of test reagents and general laboratory maintenance duties.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at NHS (Cardiff, Wales) in June 2025
Interview
When I first arrived, everyone was super friendly and nice. I was nervous at first but the atmosphere and people really helped. They were super friendly and the interview was not hard. After the interview I asked for a laboratory tour, which they gave in detail. They told me tomorrow morning I would find out if I got the job by phone call, and got it.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me how I met one of the core values - learn off by heart. I had it written down but they told me I could not bring in notes.
They began with tell us about yourself
Example of how you worked under pressure
Where do you see yourself in 5 years
what skills could you bring into this job
Tell us a time you worked in a team - talk about the skills you demonstrated and why these skills are important in the interview
Competency based questions and NHS values questions. For technical roles know about the process in the department for the role. Also team work based questions for lab staff.
In person interview
for recruitment there was a skills test and then interview which was a mixture of questions related to the job and outside the job. They were very understanding and willing to talk about flexibility