Interview Preparation for Qualified Nurses - Page 6

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  1. Guide
    Sep 5, '12 by
    Hi sarah, sorry it's been a while to reply I have been on Holiday

    The presentation will be aimed at getting an idea of what you know about the service and speciality, advanced practice and your ideas about development.

    What is the remit of the role, have you been given an idea of what the day to day things that will be expected. At a band 8 there will be high expectations of your role,

    Presentations are a good way of selling yourself so make the most of it, get yourself familiar with powerpoint and remember not to use too many slides
  2. Sep 18, '12 by
    Hello,

    I am looking for some advice. I am looking to apply for a band 6 role in pain management. It is a step up from my band 5 role in intensive care. I am wondering if you can give me any advice to make my personal statement shine? I am worried as I don't have any experience of audit, although I am well aware of it.

    Thank you!
  3. Sep 21, '12 by
    I have a band5 (im newly qualified) interview at a cardio-resp ward. What questions should I prepare for?
  4. Guide
    Sep 23, '12 by
    Quote from She_Ra
    Hello,

    I am looking for some advice. I am looking to apply for a band 6 role in pain management. It is a step up from my band 5 role in intensive care. I am wondering if you can give me any advice to make my personal statement shine? I am worried as I don't have any experience of audit, although I am well aware of it.

    Thank you!
    Your personal statement should give a flavour of you professionally. So are you enthusiastic, motivated, quietly determined, calm, methodical etc etc

    Then a little about your career profession and how you've got to this point, in particular what has led you to this specialist interest.
  5. Guide
    Sep 23, '12 by
    Quote from ohtanit15
    I have a band5 (im newly qualified) interview at a cardio-resp ward. What questions should I prepare for?
    There are some standard question such as tell us about yourself, what are your strengths and weakness, why do you want to work here, what do you have to offer.

    There may be clinical questions, what would you do if ..... (always think patient safety first)

    What would you do if you saw a member of staff doing something they shouldn't be

    How would you report a medication error
  6. Dec 7, '12 by
    Hi, I am a first time poster on here. I have been looking for advice on doing a presentation for an interview I have in a couple of weeks. It has me stressed out and I'm already nervous and its two weeks away! It is for a band 6 staff nurse on the challenges of being a band 6 senior staff nurse in the NHS at ward level. I have some ideas about what to put in it but absolutely no idea about how i'm going to lay it out. Any advice would be so gratefully received.
    Many Thanks
  7. Jan 5 by
    Hi everyone,

    Please help. I have incoming interview for band 6 post and there will be a 10 minute presentation. The topic is about "discuss your leadership style and how it would contribute to the effective running of the intensive care unit. Any suggestions? Thanks .
    Last edit by bing143 on Jan 5
  8. Guide
    Jan 5 by
    Quote from bing143
    Hi everyone,

    Please help. I have incoming interview for band 6 post and there will be a 10 minute presentation. The topic is about "discuss your leadership style and how it would contribute to the effective running of the intensive care unit. Any suggestions? Thanks .
    Have you looked at styles of leadership, that would be a starting point. Think about the difference between a leader and a manager, and why strong clinical leadership is vital.

    http://m.nursingtimes.net/1811643.article

    http://www.rnjournal.com/journal_of_...cal_unit_2.htm

    Here are some articles that may help
  9. Jan 7 by
    Hi Guide,
    I work in theatres and have been a registered ODP for just over two years now.
    A band 6 post in Cardiac theatres has caught my eye and unsure whether I should even attempt to go for it.
    I have experience in many specialities however not in Cardiac. It is unclear whether they require cardiac experience.
    I have just completed a level 6 mentorship course.
    I am eager to learn and progress and I am aware there will be alot requirements to be met which makes me think am I too unexperienced to go for the band 6 post?
    This is the first time I have considered a band 6 post and I don't know where to start really. I would really appreciate it if you could offer any advice.
    Many thanks for your time.
  10. Jan 8 by
    A nurse reports that nurse x who is looking after a patient smells alcohol, youre in charge at that shift, how would you deal with the situation? Any suggestion?