What would be your greatest weakness as a team leader? What steps would you take to improve this area if hired?

"While I'm confident that I would come to the NHS with all of the skills and traits needed to be a great leader and colleague, my lack of intimate knowledge of the NHS and this department is certainly a deficiency that I'm aware of. While I've done a lot of reading and learning about the organisation and this program before the interview, I would continue to do that if I'm fortunate enough to be hired for this job. I would become a student of the program on my first day of work to become an expert not long after starting. I would also learn from my fellow team leaders and the team I oversee."

As you answer this question, focus on a weakness that is not an essential job duty. On the other hand, you do not want to tell your interviewer that you don't have any weaknesses because they will see right through that. Feel free to speak openly about any deficiency you would have on day one on the job and come to your interview with a plan to get up to speed in this area. Your interviewer will appreciate your honesty.