Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at NHS as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Receptionist and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Receptionist and roles were rated as the easiest.
Questions were given beforehand which I found extremely useful. Ample time to prepare for interview given. Situational and behavioural based questions to be answered with the star approach. Three person panel who were friendly.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at NHS (Edinburgh, Schottland) in Aug 2025
Interview
Panel Interview
Usually 2–4 interviewers (managers, clinicians, HR staff).
They ask competency-based questions (e.g., “Tell us about a time when…”) using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
They may test technical knowledge relevant to your role.
Scenario / Situational Judgment Questions
Hypothetical work-based situations (e.g., handling conflicts, prioritising tasks, and ethical dilemmas).
They want to see your decision-making, professionalism, and patient-centred thinking
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you manage competing demands? clash of deadlines?
Very professional panel consists of manager and someone from HR, the whole process of interviewing explained clearly at the beginning. I can consider it as a pleasant experience, regardless haven't been given the offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe the most difficult task you faced in your previous role, and how you did?