Rigorous interview with various scenario based questions. Prior knowledge about the nhs lab is definitely required. go for a lab tour or arrange an informal visit beforehand, that way you can guage the trust and management beforehand as well.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do if an onboard reagent is about to expire?
Describe a situation when you had a conflict with a colleague and how you dealt with it.
I applied online. I interviewed at NHS (Winchester, England) in Feb 2020
Interview
Panel interview. Asked to demonstrate experience, skills and transferable skills. Provide examples of handling various day to day and interpersonal situations. Ongoing training and requirements to train and interact with colleagues at all levels. Site based role with cross site working.
The NHS associate practitioner interview typically involves assessing candidates' clinical knowledge, communication skills, and ability to work in a healthcare team. It was a relatively quick and easy process and I did not have to wait long for a confirmation.