Hello!
I have found out today I have been successful in getting a job interview as a HCA within the NHS which will take place next week! I am looking for some advice bearing in mind that this is my first NHS HCA job interview, I don't have any experience working in a hospital or care setting (I am a first aid volunteer and have done a placement in a residential home for individuals with challenging behavior though).
I was wondering if;
There was anyone out their who has had a recent NHS HCA job interview who can give me a heads up on what some of the questions might be?
If anyone who has worked or is currently working as a HCA knows what some of the interview questions might be?
Part of the interview is a patient role play, has anyone had this before in an interview? What happened and do you have any tips on how to wow them during the scenario?
And generally if anyone has any advice for me going into this interview, what to wear, important things to talk about etc it would be very welcome!
Also... I am currently studying a BTEC level 3 in health and social care. If I were to be successful in this job interview I would most likely have to drop out of my second year coming up in september. I am not sure how wise a move this is though... on one hand I know what I want to do, I want to work in a HCA role and possibly work my way up to assistant practitioner level or a more involved position working as a HCA in a GP's clinic. I would benefit greatly from this job and the training I would get more then getting the the full BTEC qualification, but on the other hand it really is good, and looks good to finish something you have started! Also if I ever wanted to go to UNI in the future and do nursing or ODP then this qual gives me the UCAS points. Or could I still go to uni and do nursing or ODP with half a BTEC and healthcare experience (plus NVQ's)?
Sorry for so many questions! Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!