Liverpool Nursing Interview Questions & Tips

Liverpool provide a good level of detail on what they are looking for in both the personal statement and at interview. You’ll need to show experience of frontline caring, in accordance with the values and behaviours expected in the NHS constitution. Secondary experience in voluntary or paid healthcare or wellbeing environments is also necessary. Having seen the practice of Nursing in either the acute or community setting is beneficial. Through these experiences, you should ensure that you reflect in detail and show learning.
 
You should be able to display a capability for digital and technological literacy – whilst seemingly obvious, try to think of ways to evidence your computer literacy. Doing simple, reputable online qualifications could be a quick route.
 
You will be expected to be highly active in school and outside of it; take part in peer mentoring and take up any other available roles in your school’s support system. Make sure you are able to discuss why you chose to do this, how it has benefited your personal development, and how you have shown empathy. Additionally, use your time outside school for the benefit of others; raise money for charity or other good causes. If you think your experience here could be bolstered, think about additional work you could do in the next few months, and how best to reflect on the experience you have gained in this area.
 
Make sure that you are very confident answering questions on teamwork – have strong examples and detailed reflection ready. You should be able to talk about showing leadership, alongside communicating within a team. You will need strong verbal communication, and the ability to ‘express ideas clearly and logically, and to listen to the point of view of others.’ This will be tested through a group exercise.