UOB Interview

Question 1

(a)

Can you tell us why you have applied for nursing at the University of Birmingham?

Answer 1

• Adult nursing is varied and dynamic – suits how I work best
• Care for adults 18+ with acute & chronic conditions
• Nurses support people at vulnerable times → requires resilience, teamwork & communication
• Most of my experience is communicating with adults

Question 2

Why UOB?

Answer 2

• Simulation facilities → develop clinical skills safely before practice
• Nursing across diverse groups of people

Question 3

My qualities

Answer 3

• Compassion, communication, teamwork
• Professionalism & resilience
• Developed through volunteering, part time jobs, school events

Question 4

Teamwork is essential in Nursing. Can you describe a specific experience where you worked as part of a team – (whether at school, work, or volunteering) and explain how you contributed to the team.

Answer 4

• Part-time job at River Island, Busy Christmas period, High customer demand and pressure
• I picked up extra shifts to support the team
• Worked closely with colleagues to manage workload
• Communicated clearly during busy periods
• Stayed calm and adaptable under pressure
• Team worked efficiently despite pressure
• Maintained good customer service and safety
• Showed reliability, resilience & teamwork
• Learned teamwork is essential when workloads increase
• Nursing requires this

Question 5

A patient who you are looking after refuses to let you care for them. Discuss how you would respond to this situation?

Answer 5

• Respect autonomy, dignity & choice
• Follow NMC Code and NHS Values
• Stay calm and professional
• Listen & reassure
• Explore reasons for refusal
• Communicate clearly
• Respect individual needs
• Involve patient in decisions
• If refusal continues
• Escalate appropriately

Question 6

You are on the bus home from placement, and you hear a peer talking about a patient whilst on their way home. Discuss how you would respond to this situation?

Answer 6

• Breach of confidentiality Against NMC Code & NHS Values
• Stay calm & professional
• Discreetly stop the conversation
• Remind them it’s inappropriate to discuss patients in public
• Encourage reflection
• Escalate if necessary via placement policy
• Protect patient dignity, trust & professionalism