Describe where you see yourself in five years.
In recent years, the NHS has developed an agenda for change so that pharmacists can progress in their careers more effectively. The agenda for change allows pharmacists to progress to team leader or supervisory positions if they wish to advance their careers. The interviewers ask this question for two reasons. They want to see if you have professional goals and a plan to achieve them. Setting goals to improve and grow professionally shows you are motivated and dedicated to your profession. The interviewers also want to see if your plans include working for the NHS, as they invest a lot of money and time in hiring and training employees. The interviewers want to know that you will be a long-term employee and a worthwhile investment if hired.
"I have set high goals for myself since starting this career path. In five years, I see myself as a lead pharmacist for clinical governance in an NHS trust. I am interested in medication safety management, which requires a high level of strategic and clinical management experience. This position will utilize my hard and soft skills, and I am prepared to relocate if necessary. I also enjoy teaching and see myself working at least one day per week as a teacher practitioner and mentor."
