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Values-based, clinical and leadership questions for nursing and midwifery roles.
- Question 01What do the 6Cs mean to you in daily practice?
- Question 02How would you handle a relative who is angry about their family member's care?
- Question 03Tell us about a time you advocated for a patient.
- Question 04Why do you want to be a nurse in the NHS specifically?
- Question 05Tell us about a time you worked under pressure.
- Question 06How do you handle a colleague who is not pulling their weight?
- Question 07A patient with capacity is refusing essential care. What do you do?
- Question 08What does compassionate care look like on a busy ward?
- Question 09Tell us about a time you delegated effectively.
- Question 10How do you support a patient at the end of life and their family?
- Question 11What are your strengths and weaknesses as a nurse?
- Question 12How would you respond to a never event on your ward?
- Question 13Why do you want to work at this trust?
- Question 14How do you ensure patient dignity during personal care?
- Question 15Tell us about a time you advocated for a patient.
- Question 16How do you manage medication safely?
- Question 17How would you handle a colleague you suspect is under the influence?
- Question 18What does compassionate care mean to you?
- Question 19How do you support a newly qualified colleague?
- Question 20Tell us about a time you dealt with a complaint.
- Question 21How do you manage end-of-life care?
- Question 22What is revalidation and what's your plan for it?
- Question 23How would you handle a violent or aggressive patient?
- Question 24What are the 6Cs?
- Question 25Why this Trust and why this ward?
- Question 26Tell me about a time you mentored someone informally.
- Question 27Tell me about a time you delivered compassionate care.
- Question 28How would you respond to a patient refusing medication?
- Question 29What is infection prevention and how do you apply it?
- Question 30Describe the NMC Code in your own words.
- Question 31How do you manage a heavy workload?
- Question 32How do you support a junior colleague?
- Question 33What would you do if you witnessed a colleague making a medication error?
- Question 34How do you raise a safeguarding concern?
- Question 35Describe the 6Cs.
- Question 36How would you respond to a complaint from a family member?
- Question 37How do you maintain patient dignity during personal care?
- Question 38How do you safely administer medications?
- Question 39Tell me about a difficult shift and how you got through it.
- Question 40What does revalidation involve?
- Question 41How do you de-escalate a violent patient?
- Question 42How do you support a bereaved family?
- Question 43What is duty of candour in nursing?
- Question 44Describe the NEWS2 score and how you act on it.
- Question 45How do you handle a confidential disclosure from a patient?
- Question 46What is your approach to mentoring a student nurse?
- Question 47How do you support a patient with dementia who is distressed?
- Question 48Tell me about a time you challenged poor practice.
- Question 49How do you prepare for handover?
- Question 50Why do you want this band / this post?
- Question 51How do you manage end-of-life symptoms?
- Question 52How do you use evidence-based practice?
- Question 53Tell me about your experience of audit.
- Question 54How do you support a colleague experiencing burnout?
- Question 55What does person-centred care mean to you?
- Question 56How do you handle a near miss?
- Question 57How do you involve families in care?
- Question 58Tell me about working with an interpreter.
- Question 59How do you ensure documentation quality?
- Question 60How do you contribute to a positive ward culture?
- Question 61How do you handle a fall on the ward?
- Question 62How do you manage delegation to HCAs?
- Question 63How do you respond to a major incident call?
- Question 64How do you advocate for a patient who cannot speak for themselves?
- Question 65How do you keep up to date professionally?
- Question 66How do you respond to a cardiac arrest call?
- Question 67How would you handle a colleague suspected of being under the influence at work?
- Question 68Tell me about your experience leading a team.
- Question 69How do you cope with the emotional load of nursing?
- Question 70Why should we hire you?
- Question 71How do you use SBAR effectively in escalation?
- Question 72Talk me through the deteriorating patient pathway.
- Question 73How do you support a newly qualified colleague on their first shift?
- Question 74Describe how you use clinical supervision.
- Question 75How do you manage delegation as a band 6 or above?
- Question 76Tell me about a time you advocated for a patient.
- Question 77How do you handle a patient with dementia who is distressed on the ward?
- Question 78How do you support end-of-life care?
- Question 79What is your understanding of clinical governance?
- Question 80How do you support a colleague going through burnout?
- Question 81How do you keep your NMC revalidation on track?
- Question 82Talk me through your infection control practice.
- Question 83How do you manage medication administration safely?
- Question 84How do you handle a complaint about your own care?
- Question 85What are the 6Cs and how do you live them?
- Question 86How do you manage a fall on the ward?
- Question 87How do you approach personalised care planning?
- Question 88Tell me about your understanding of safeguarding adults at risk.
- Question 89How do you support cultural and religious needs?
- Question 90How do you use audit to improve your practice?
- Question 91Describe your approach to bank or agency staff on shift.
- Question 92How do you handle a distressed relative?
- Question 93What is your approach to compassionate leadership at ward level?
- Question 94How do you support students on placement?
- Question 95How do you contribute to reducing pressure ulcers?
- Question 96How would you improve sleep on the ward at night?
- Question 97Describe your approach to nutrition and hydration.
- Question 98How do you keep your practice evidence-based?
- Question 99How do you support your own wellbeing?
- Question 100Where do you see yourself in five years?