How to Answer: After reading the job description, what do you like most about this position?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a NHS Band 5 Nurse job interview.
3. After reading the job description, what do you like most about this position?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
When reviewing the job description for the NHS Band 5 nursing position you applied to, you will see many duties you will be responsible for performing. Here is one example of an NHS Band 5 Staff Nurse position listed on the UK Indeed website:
- Will provide evidence-based care, advice, and information to patients and carers.
- Will provide and assist with the health care of clients.
- To be accountable for own nursing practice and work unsupervised and on own initiative, but to be responsible to the Lead Nurse for all aspects of their work.
- To deliver high standards of comprehensive skilled and evidence-based nursing care to patients.
- To be responsible for a delegated caseload of acute patients and provide case management under the guidance of the UCLH@HOME leads.
- To contribute to and be competent in the assessment of the needs of the patients on all matters and to provide total patient care using evidence-based nursing models.
- To assist patients, support workers, and their families in identifying health and well-being goals.
- To support and empower patients, carers, and their families to achieve their health and well-being goals.
- To accurately record observations and changes in patients' conditions and report back to the responsible Team Lead / Nurse in Charge.
- To assist in assessing and caring for patients with complex and ongoing health and social needs, self-care, and health promotion.
- To assist in planning and implementing rehabilitation methods for patients and their carers.
As you can see, there are many duties listed in this job description. The interviewers would like to hear that you were diligent and read the job description in its entirety. Describe what you like the most about the position you are interviewing for.
Written by Krista Wenz on January 28th, 2023
Entry Level Example
"There are many aspects of the job description that are appealing. What I like most about this nursing position is being a patient advocate for vulnerable patients. I enjoy educating my patients on the available services and finding the best resources to improve their quality of life. I also enjoy being able to help find respite care for family members and carers who are working around the clock to care for their loved ones."
Written by Krista Wenz on January 28th, 2023
Answer Example
"As a newly qualified Band 5 nurse, what I find most appealing about this position is the responsibility of all aspects of patient care. I am excited to gain more experience assessing and evaluating patients under the supervision of senior staff and to support the Senior Sister or Charge Nurse with monitoring the safety and quality of care."
Written by Krista Wenz on January 28th, 2023
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