NHS BAND 8 Interview Questions And Answers! (NHS Band 8a and Band 8b Interview Tips!)

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In this video, Richard McMunn covers:
- A list of NHS Band 8a and 8b interview questions I strongly advise you prepare for.
- Strong, unique ANSWERS to difficult BAND 8 interview questions.
- TIPS on how to STANDOUT during your interview.
- Further resources (including these slides) to help you SUCCEED!

The tips in this video will help you prepare effectively for your NHS band 8 role. The interview tips are suitable for all NHS all job roles within the 8a and 8b band, including lead nurse, clinical psychologist, lead neuro-psychologist, child & adolescent psychotherapist, matron, head of quality, compliance & assurance, head of finance, applied psychologist and service manager.

NHS BAND 8a and Band 8b INTERVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Q1. Tell me about yourself and why you want this Band 8 position?
Q2. Why do you want to work for the NHS?
Q3. What type of leader are you and how would you demonstrate effective leadership in this NHS Band 8 position?
Q4. Give an example of when something didn't go your way. What did you do and how did you overcome it? What did you learn from the situation?
Q5. How would you demonstrate the NHS values in this Band 8 position?
Q6. What would you do to improve the service we provide for our patients in this Band 8 position?
Q7. Two members of your team are not getting along. How would you deal with the situation?
Q8. What qualities are needed to be effective in this NHS Band 8 position
Q9. Explain a situation you were in when you had to convince a team of people to do something they did not want to do?
Q10. What changes would you make to your department if you are successful?
Q11. How would you manage an underperforming member of your team?
Q12. Why do you want to leave your current job?
Q13. What’s your biggest weakness?
Q14. Within this Band 8 position, how would you motivate your team?
Q15. Tell me how you would support the mission of this NHS Trust in your work within this Band 8 position?
Q16. Explain a situation you were in when you persuaded someone else to see your vision or your point of view?
Q17. How do you prioritise your work?
Q18. Where do you see yourself in five to ten years from now?
Q19. Tell me a time when you managed to turn a negative situation into a positive one?
Q20. What’s the most important characteristic needed within this Band 8 position?
Q21. You notice two members of another department within this NHS Trust arguing. You are not directly responsible for them. What would you do?
Q22. What are the principles of change management within the NHS?
Q23. Describe a situation when you were able to influence a senior manager?
Q24. What is confidentiality in the NHS?
Q25. That’s the end of your NHS Band 8 interview. Do you have any questions for the panel?

Download 25 GREAT ANSWERS to tough NHS BAND 8 Interview Questions:

[ChrisH]

Thank you so much Richard for making these videos. I was successful for my interim Band 8 job. Your advice is transforming peoples lives. Keep up the great work and thank you again.

[jakepenk]

Thank you very much for this video. I was successful in my band 8a interview last week and feel I owe a lot to your videos. The questions were literally what you suggested they may be.

[sapumalhellarawe]

I have an interview today for a Band 8 Deputy Operations Manager position. Your content is absolutely brilliant and educational. Even I don't get an opportunity today, your content will help me to make a breakthrough one day. Subscribed !!!

[seanmcenaney]

Hi Richard just did a grade 8 8nterview for NHS after spending 35 years in private sector.I did very well and am awaiting appointment
Thanks to you

[Simon-vcwk]

Went for band 8 job recently as a data manager. I'm currently a band 6. So pleased I got an interview. Role was internal, had only 3 days preparation time. Unfortunately didn't get the role. Answered most of the general questions well. One question stands out for me. What can you tell me about your data modelling skills. To me this could either be entity relationship in database sql, power bi data modelling, statistical modelling or modelling a nhs service capacity + demand. Think I made a hash of the question as it wasn't clear. Thinking back I should of asked for clarity

[johncymolabraham]

Richard could you please send some details on how to answer service development and service initiation. Also some tips for how to deal an allegations against a staff.

[walirahman]

Amazing videos Richard! Do you have any specific questions that might be asked at an interview for a Band 8 EDI lead?

[keluk]

Thank you so much! I have an interview for 8a service manager, mental health community team, do you have any advice specific to this role?

[vespack]

My interview is on tje 23rd.. It cam be confusing to answer simple questiom like t"ell us something about yourself" --- when talk about work experience, they dont want to hear work experience mostly....

[hannahaffran]

Hello, could you please tell me how many years of experience are needed to become a band 8a-8d pharmacist after a degree in pharmacy and if any exams are required to move up in bands?

[redsoxexpat]

So odd, I think the suggested answers are so generic! I would have thought you'd need to give answers that contain specific examples in your answers.

[sallyhatt]

These are not values based answers that the nhs use now.