NHS Healthcare Assistant Literacy and Numeracy Test

Hi kirsty if you don't mind me asking have you started work yet? Which nhs? I'm interested in becoming an hca. I would like to hear first hand experience about shift patterns and first week. Thank you

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Hiya,

I have my literacy & numeracy soon but I wondered how did your interview go and what type of questions were asked? Thank you

To be honest, I can't really remember! It was my very first job interview and as soon as I walked into the room my brain froze! I can only remember a couple.

I was interviewed by two people, one was from recruitment, the other from a ward. I was asked about how I could save the NHS money in my work, I answered by telling them I would only use the resources necessary.
I was asked about what skills I had that would be important in the job, what I thought of the trusts aims and objectives, and what I thought the job involved.

I'm amazed I got the job, as all I did was waffle! He'd worded the questions in a confusing way, so I just talked about what I thought they'd like.

Hi- thank you for that can I be cheeky and ask if you remember your answers haha these interviews are mind boggling - I passed my maths and literacy so that's a relief

thank you

Congratulations on passing the literacy and numeracy test. Only the interview to go now!

Well, for saving the NHS money I answered that I wouldn't be wasteful and use only the resources necessary.

For my understanding of the job role, I said that I knew it involved a lot of direct care including washing, feeding, and toileting, but that it was important to consider the patients psychological needs.

I said I was a very patient person, a trait that I knew was important as many of the patients may show very challenging behaviour. I told them I had excellent time-management and organisational skills and enjoyed the challenge of working to deadlines. Also, that I had very good communication skills (which I improved during my WE placements) and was able to work efficiently both alone and as part of a team.

For the question on their values and objectives, I said I was very impressed with how they not only considered their patients physical health, but their emotional health too and I would be more than willing to learn from their well-trained staff.

At some point I also talked about the importance of confidentiality and the patients dignity. I mentioned that dignity could be respected by knocking before entering a patients room and asking permission before moving the patient. Lastly I talked about how letting the patient get involved and give their opinion on how they're cared for helps.

I hope this helps. I spent ages before my interview looking up what sort of questions would be asked and how I could answer. Good Luck!

Thank you so so much- I am nervous as It's on the spot haha and although you prepare they get you but this does help Thank you so much- will update with news haha ; ) fingers crossed-
have you started yet?

I got the job yay- so now I have to do my training and all that jazz- and how are you finding the work? What wards have you been on?

Unfortunately, I haven't been on any wards yet. I've got everything sorted and ready for me to start, but until by DBS form comes, I can't start. I sent it off 9 weeks ago now and it's still not here. I was hoping to be working by now.
How are you doing? Started the training yet?

Hi,
Next week I've got a literacy and numeracy test for the post of Healthcare Assistant. Has anyone here taken it before? Is it hard? What sort of questions do they ask?
These may seem like silly questions but I'm quite nervous about it. I'm not entirely sure how far to go with revision.

hi! kirsty, did u get any information or idea regarding 'Literacy & Numeracy' test... since im also having test on coming week so if you get any information please do share us..... best of luck....

has anyone here worked as a bank hca, whats it like? many shifts avaliable?