Public Health Application Specialists
The pathway to becoming a Public Health Specialty Registrar is a rigorous one, designed to ensure that candidates are well-prepared for the diverse and demanding situations they will face in their career. A crucial part of this selection process is the Situational Judgement Test (SJT), an assessment designed to gauge the readiness of candidates to step into the role of a Public Health Specialty Registrar. In order to excel in this examination, a deep understanding of its structure is indispensable.
The SJT is crafted to evaluate a candidate’s aptitude for the Public Health Specialty Training programme, particularly focusing on non-academic, personal and professional competencies. The exam comprises 54 questions, made up of scenarios that a Public Health Specialty Registrar might encounter. Your responses to these scenarios provide insight into your readiness to assume the responsibilities that come with the position.
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The SJT encompasses two primary types of questions – ranking and most appropriate-style questions. For the ranking questions, candidates are presented with a scenario and a list of possible responses. The task is to rank these responses from the most to the least appropriate, based on the exigencies of the situation presented. On the other hand, most appropriate-style questions require candidates to select the three most suitable responses from a given set of options. These question types are engineered to evaluate your judgement, problem-solving skills, and adherence to the principles of public health practice.
The design of the SJT is in alignment with the National Person Specification for Public Health Specialty Training. This person specification delineates the essential and desirable attributes for a prospective Public Health Specialty Registrar. It encompasses a broad range of areas including understanding of public health principles, effective communication, capability to work within multi-disciplinary teams, ability to handle uncertainty, and a commitment to personal and professional development among others. The SJT is structured to assess these attributes, thereby providing a holistic evaluation of a candidate’s suitability for the role.
The structure of the SJT is such that it not only tests your knowledge and understanding but also your aptitude and attitudes towards real-world public health challenges.
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You are a Public Health Specialty Registrar tasked with addressing a sudden outbreak of an infectious disease in a local community. You are working with a multidisciplinary team.
Rank the following actions from most appropriate to least appropriate:
Answer: A, D, C, B, E
You are a Public Health Specialty Registrar, and your colleague is consistently arriving late for work, which is affecting the team’s morale and work output.
Choose the three most appropriate actions:
Answer: A, B, D
