How well do you work under pressure?
As an NHS employee, you must work well under pressure. Some positions are less stressful than others, but the interviewers want to hear that you work well under pressure. Situations will come up that add stress to the workday, and you must be able to manage your stress for a successful outcome. The interviewer wants to hear that you work well under pressure and stay focused on the task at hand. Assure them that you work very well under pressure.
"I work very well under pressure. I can always remain calm and professional when faced with stressful situations. I find the best thing to do when there is a lot of pressure at work is to stay organized. I create a list, prioritize the most urgent assignments, and delegate work where I can. If I stay focused and know exactly what needs to be done, work stressors do not affect me."
"I'm accustomed to working in a busy clinic, so a fast-paced environment like this would not be a cause for concern. I'm often in high-pressure situations where I have competing demands and priorities, and I work through these situations by remaining calm and focused. I can discern what is a true priority, for example, a patient at my desk needing help versus a lesser priority, like refiling charts. I make sure that I prioritize people first, especially those who need immediate care or attention. I keep an open line of communication with my manager, keeping her in the loop if I fall behind on a task or need direction on what is most important to complete that day. I'm very organized and keep my to-do list at the front of my desk, and I also keep my workspace neat, so I don't lose things and constantly have to track them down. If I feel stressed or whelmed, I will ask my manager if I can take a break to regroup or ask a colleague for help."
