Domestic Assistant - Orchard House Health Centre • Stirling NHS Scotland
Thank you for your interest in the position of Domestic Assistant - Orchard House Health Centre
in Stirling
with NHS Scotland.
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First, we'll enable your camera & microphone and then ask you to record a short introduction about yourself, about 30 seconds long, to make sure your camera is working ok.
Then, we'll ask you to answer one or more questions of your choice from the list below:
1. What do you know about Orchard House Health Centre and our values? What do you know about Orchard House Health Centre and our values?
2. What previous experience do you have in domestic cleaning or a similar role? What previous experience do you have in domestic cleaning or a similar role?
3. Can you describe a time when you had to manage your time effectively while completing a cleaning task? How did you prioritise your duties? Can you describe a time when you had to manage your time effectively while completing a cleaning task? How did you prioritise your duties?
4. This role requires the ability to work with minimum supervision. Can you provide an example of how you have successfully worked independently in the past? This role requires the ability to work with minimum supervision. Can you provide an example of how you have successfully worked independently in the past?
5. What cleaning methods or products are you familiar with, and how do you determine which products are appropriate for different areas? What cleaning methods or products are you familiar with, and how do you determine which products are appropriate for different areas?
6. How do you ensure that your cleaning meets health and safety standards, especially in a healthcare setting? How do you ensure that your cleaning meets health and safety standards, especially in a healthcare setting?
7. Waste management is a key part of this role. How do you handle waste disposal, especially hazardous waste, in a responsible and compliant manner? Waste management is a key part of this role. How do you handle waste disposal, especially hazardous waste, in a responsible and compliant manner?
8. How do you approach communication with other team members in a clinical setting? Can you give an example? How do you approach communication with other team members in a clinical setting? Can you give an example?
9. Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a team. How did you contribute to achieving the team’s goals? Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a team. How did you contribute to achieving the team’s goals?
10. This position requires flexibility. Can you provide an example of a time you had to adapt to changing circumstances at work? This position requires flexibility. Can you provide an example of a time you had to adapt to changing circumstances at work?
11. How do you handle unexpected tasks or changes in your work schedule? How do you handle unexpected tasks or changes in your work schedule?
12. What strategies do you use to stay motivated when working independently, especially in a routine job like domestic cleaning? What strategies do you use to stay motivated when working independently, especially in a routine job like domestic cleaning?
13. How do you ensure that your work maintains a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene? How do you ensure that your work maintains a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene?
14. Are you familiar with the Standard Police Act Disclosure Scotland Check process, and can you confirm your readiness to undergo this check? Are you familiar with the Standard Police Act Disclosure Scotland Check process, and can you confirm your readiness to undergo this check?
15. How do you stay updated on compliance regulations and safety practices in a healthcare environment? How do you stay updated on compliance regulations and safety practices in a healthcare environment?
16. What does equality and diversity in the workplace mean to you, and how would you promote these values in your role? What does equality and diversity in the workplace mean to you, and how would you promote these values in your role?
17. Have you ever worked in an environment that encourages diversity? What was your experience? Have you ever worked in an environment that encourages diversity? What was your experience?
18. Can you tell us a little about yourself and why you applied for this role at NHS Scotland? Can you tell us a little about yourself and why you applied for this role at NHS Scotland?
19. Do you have any questions about the role or about working with NHS Scotland? Do you have any questions about the role or about working with NHS Scotland?
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Role:Domestic Assistant - Orchard House Health CentreinStirling
Interviewed on Sunday 22 June 2025
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are 10 good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nDomestic Assistant - Orchard House Health Centre with NHS Scotland in Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom\n\nWe are looking for Domestic Assistants for Orchard House Health Centre and applications are invited for the following part-time post: DOMESTIC ASSISTANT : 14.90hrs hours Monday – Friday The successful applicant will be required to provide a high quality efficient service, which will include domestic cleaning incorporating waste management. You will require to be self motivated, conscientious and must be flexible, having the ability to work with minimum supervision. The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Standard Police Act Disclosure Scotland Check. For any informal information please contact Karen Nimmo, Customer Services Manager on 01786 434002. Certificate of Sponsorship In line with the current UK Immigration Rules, this post does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship to support a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health & Care Worker Visa. Overseas nationals should review alternative immigration options before applying for this role. Further information: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration. Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates. NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview. NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society."}