NHS Support Worker Interview
Questions & Answers

TIP #1 – Prior to attending your NHS Support Worker interview, we recommend you obtain a copy of the NHS core values for the trust you applying to join. Read these values and be able to explain what these are in your interview.

TIP #2 – Again, in respect of the NHS values, be able to provide a specific example of when you have demonstrated each of them in a previous role. For example, if one of the NHS values is that of ‘Respect and Dignity’, be prepared for an interview question such as:

1. Tell me about a time when you showed respect and dignity whilst at work?

TIP #3 – Confidentiality is a vital part of the NHS Support Worker role. Prior to attending your NHS interview, we recommend you understand what this means and how it applies to your role as an NHS Support Worker.

TIP #4 – During your NHS Support Worker interview, there is a strong likelihood you will be asked questions relating to the competencies required to perform the role professionally. On that basis, we recommend you obtain a copy of the exact person specification for this NHS role you are applying for, and have examples of how you meet every single one of them and how you have already demonstrated them in a previous role. Within the NHS Support Worker Interview Questions and Answers guide, we have provided you with sample answers to a large portion of the possible questions.

TIP #5 – At the end of your NHS Support Worker interview, we recommend you ask the following 3 questions:

1. If I am successful, what is the first thing you would need me to do in this role to help achieve and maintain the required standards?
2. Is there the opportunity to work additional hours within this NHS Support Worker role? If so, I would be keen to help out when needed.
3. What is this particular NHS department team like to work for? I’ve heard some good things about it during my research and was curious as to what it is like from your perspective?