NHS Band 4 Medical Secretary Mock Interview
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Question 26 of 30
What strategy do you use when you have to relay a lot of information to someone?
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Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
"If I have to call a patient and relay a lot of information, I first prepare them by letting them know I have several things to discuss, and I encourage them to grab something to write with and give them time to do so. I speak slowly and clearly and use plain terms as often as possible, limiting the use of acronyms or medical jargon to help them better understand the information. I take pauses to answer questions or repeat information, and if they have a question or concern for a nurse or other team member, I'll take their request and give that to the appropriate person for follow-up. Lastly, if they would like me to send an email with the information, mail them a copy of the literature or have a copy at the front desk for them, I will prepare that to reinforce the information I'm sharing."
Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
As a medical secretary at the NHS, you will likely be responsible for relaying information to other staff members, patients, or their families, so effective communication is critical. This question provides insight into your communication skills and ability to present information to help the other person understand and retain the necessary information. Think about how you give instructions to prepare someone for an upcoming medical test or procedure or give a new patient directions to the office. Highlight your soft skills and abilities to transfer information to another person effectively.
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