NHS Band 3 Emergency Care Assistant Interview Questions
Go Back1. One of the NHS's core values is "working together for patients." In what ways do you promote teamwork and collaboration?
2. This position often requires you to work irregular hours and schedule patterns. What is your availability?
3. What are three skills you possess that help you be successful as an ECA?
4. What strategies do you use to keep calm in emergency situations?
5. What leadership qualities do you possess?
6. How do you provide compassionate care in the community?
7. How would you describe your interpersonal skills?
8. How do you keep yourself safe on the job?
9. In the last year, how frequently have you called off work?
10. How do you deal with conflict in the workplace?
11. How does the team ensure a smooth handoff to the hospital?
12. Being an ECA can be very stressful. How do you manage the stress of the job?
13. Tell me about your last performance review.
14. How did you hear about this opening?
15. What questions do you have for me?
16. How do you like to be recognized for the work that you do?
17. What might cause you to feel dissatisfied in the workplace?
18. Where do you see yourself in the next 2-3 years?
19. What motivates you to do the job of the emergency care assistant every day?
20. What challenges do you anticipate in this role?
21. What do you know about the NHS?
22. Are you familiar with the NHS's six core values?
23. What types of hobbies do you enjoy in your personal time?
24. What made you decide to become an emergency care assistant?
25. What does your typical day as an ECA look like?
26. How have your past experiences prepared you for this role?
27. How do you handle situations that could cause you to be tardy or absent from your shift?
28. Tell me about a time you had to rescue a patient from an area that was difficult to access.
29. Tell me about a mistake you made or witnessed as an ECA.
30. Tell me about a time you had to deal with a difficult family member on scene.