All healthcare professionals who directly care for people should follow best practices when providing care. This means delivering compassionate care and achieving excellent health and well-being outcomes for all patients of the NHS.

To establish and maintain quality care, the NHS Commissioning Board developed a method of care known as Compassion in Practice. This introduces the concept of the six Cs, which underpins the strategy and the level of care professionals should provide. As a nurse, you should be familiar with the six Cs before your interview, as you may be asked about them.

When responding to this question, you can say you are compassionate, but giving an example where you have helped others is a better way to let the interview panel see your compassionate nature. For example, you can describe your volunteer experience, how you cared for an elderly relative, held the hand of a dying patient, or comforted a grieving family member. Give an example that shows you have compassion for others.