NHS Ward Clerk Mock Interview
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Tell me about a time you made a mistake in the workplace.
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Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
The interviewer understands it's human nature to make mistakes, so this question is less about your mistake and more about how you handled the situation. They are looking for self-awareness, your ability to identify the mistake, take ownership of it, and learn from the situation, so the mistake isn't repeated. When giving your answer, provide an example of a minor mistake and not one that caused serious injury or harm to anyone or would raise a red flag to the interviewer at the NHS. Consider an example of a mistake that resulted from a misunderstanding or miscommunication, a missed deadline, or an error in a document.
Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
"A few weeks ago, I sent a request for information to another ward and received the information back on the wrong patient. Before jumping to conclusions, I reviewed the original document I faxed and realized that I had made an error and requested the information on the wrong patient. I immediately called that ward and explained my mistake, apologized for the mixup, and told them I had shredded the information as soon as I realized the mistake. I created a new request, triple-checked the patient's name and date of birth, and sent a new request for information. It's a fast-paced environment, but it's important to slow down and double-check for accuracy when doing these tasks."
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