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NHS Band 6 Occupational Therapy Mock Interview

Question 2 of 30 for our NHS Band 6 Occupational Therapy Mock Interview

NHS Band 6 Occupational Therapy was updated by on February 24th, 2023. Learn more here.

Question 2 of 30

The NHS promotes professional growth amongst our team members. What are your five-year professional growth goals?

"My five-year professional growth goals are to receive my specialization in paediatric occupational therapy while working for the NHS. With my specialization, I would like to utilize my skills working in the paediatric wing for the next three or four years before moving into a part-time clinical research position. I am interested in research but also want to continue providing patient care, so a combination of research and patient care position would be ideal."

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How to Answer: The NHS promotes professional growth amongst our team members. What are your five-year professional growth goals?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a NHS Band 6 Occupational Therapy job interview.

  • 2. The NHS promotes professional growth amongst our team members. What are your five-year professional growth goals?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      When researching the NHS's website, you will see that training and career development are listed on the occupational therapist webpage. The NHS offers annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) check-ins, where they will discuss your career aspirations and how they can help you achieve your goals to ensure you are always moving forward. Also mentioned is how you can pursue a speciality, move into education or research, or work overseas. The interviewers are curious about your five-year career goals to determine if you are a highly motivated occupational therapist who desires to advance in your career.

      Written by Krista Wenz on February 24th, 2023

      Answer Example

      "My five-year professional growth goals are to receive my specialization in paediatric occupational therapy while working for the NHS. With my specialization, I would like to utilize my skills working in the paediatric wing for the next three or four years before moving into a part-time clinical research position. I am interested in research but also want to continue providing patient care, so a combination of research and patient care position would be ideal."

      Written by Krista Wenz on February 24th, 2023

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "When I did my RtoP I aimed to progress back to Band 6 which I achieved within 1 year and to learn on rotations eventually finding a specialty. I would love and be able to develop a specialism. That's why I'm here today. In 5 years I'd like to gain confidence and experience in the community and contribute to service development and patient improvement."

      Jaymie's Feedback

      Good job! Also, reassure the interviewer that you plan to remain with the organization and grow within the NHS.

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