19 NHS Occupational Therapist Interview Questions & Answers
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Here’s the FULL LIST of NHS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
Q1. Tell me about yourself and why you want to become an Occupational Therapist?
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“I am a hardworking, resilient and confident Occupational Therapist who can be relied upon to work to consistently high standards, whilst at all times, providing outstanding care to the patients I am responsible for. I understand that working for the NHS requires a unique set of skills, a high level of determination, an ability to follow strict rules and procedures, and also the desire to continually learn and develop. I want to become an Occupational Therapist because I am a naturally caring person, and I also enjoy the challenge of finding solutions to often complex physical problems. I would hope that my experience, skills, and experience will give you the confidence that I can literally hit the ground running within this role, and I can start making a positive difference to the NHS occupational therapy team.”
Q2. What skills and qualities do you have that will enable you to be an effective Occupational Therapist?
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“I have numerous skills and qualities that I feel will enable me to be a highly competent Occupational Therapist. These include a high degree of patience whilst dealing with patients, their families and also other members of the wider NHS team. I have an abundance of determination, which means I will always carry on until I find the right solution for my patients. I am positive and enthusiastic, I have a huge interest in helping and caring for people, and I am also a great team worker. Finally, in addition to having exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, I have the ability to find solutions to problems my patients will be facing.”
Q3. How does therapy make the NHS more effective?
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Q4. How would you deal with a patient who was being confrontational?
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Q5. How would you deal with a situation where another Occupational Therapist was not pulling their weight?
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Q6. Tell me why you think you’ll excel working in the NHS?
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Q7. Explain a situation you were in where you provided treatment or care which was focused on one of the NHS values?
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Q8. Tell me why you want to work in the NHS?
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Q9. Explain to me what safeguarding is?
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Q10. What knowledge do you have of NHS systems or processes?
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Q11. The NHS prides itself on its values. Tell me about a time when you achieved one of our core values in your career?
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Q12. Explain a scenario you were in where you needed to change your style of communication to get your message across?
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Q13. Please explain to me how you would handle an upset or confused client/patient who was in your care?
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Q14. What’s your biggest weakness?
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Q15. What would you do if you didn’t get on with someone within the NHS team?
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Q16. Explain a situation you were in when you had to work with others to complete a difficult task?
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Q17. How do you handle the stress of being an Occupational Therapist and all that comes with the role?
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Q18. Where do you see yourself in 5 years’ time?
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Q19. Your Occupational Therapist interview has now come to an end. Do you have any questions for the panel?
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Yes! I Want To Pass My Interview!Occupational Therapist Job Description and Key Skills & Qualities Needed Within the Role
The job of an Occupational Therapist within the NHS is to provide client and patient-centered care. An OT helps patients and clients improve their general daily activities and also their well-being by creating assessments and plans. It is a vital role that helps the NHS free up much-needed space within hospitals, and it also enables patients and clients to gain access to much needed high-quality care. Occupational Therapy helps patients to regain the skills they need to go about their daily lives without pain or suffering. An OT can provide short-term care, or even long-term, acute patient care if needed. The core skills and qualities needed include patience, determination, an ability to solve often complex problems for patients and clients, an ability to communicate effectively, interpersonal skills, and above all, empathy and understanding.
5 TIPS FOR PASSING AN NHS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST INTERVIEW
TIP #1 – First and foremost, it is vital you study, learn and understand the values of the NHS Trust you are applying to become an Occupational Therapist for. There is a strong chance you will be asked at least one interview questions that relate to the core values of the NHS.
TIP #2 – In your preparation for your NHS Occupational Therapist interview we recommend you think of a situation you have been in where you have demonstrated one of the NHS Trust values. The NHS Trust values include working together for patients, respect and dignity, commitment to quality of care, compassion, improving lives and also everyone counts.
TIP #3 – Prior to your Occupational Therapist interview, study all of the questions listed on this page and have an answer ready for them. By doing so, you will massively increase your confidence at the interview, and this level of interview preparing will serve to help you not only pass the interview, but also help you to be the standout candidate!
TIP #4 – There is a strong possibility that you will get asked a series of behavioral type questions during the occupational therapist interview. Whilst responding to these questions, we recommend you make good use of the STAR method. The STAR method involves structuring your answers in the format of SITUATION, TASK, ACTION and RESULT. It’s a great technique to use, and it will also make sure you give specific answers to the interview questions.
TIP #5 – Finally, prior to attending your interview, have at least three questions ready to as the panel at the end. Within the interview pack that is listed on this page, we have provided you with three sensible questions to ask that will put your across in a positive manner.
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