Health and Social Care Interview days

• Adult Nursing (with Foundation Year) BN (Hons)
• MN Integrated Masters (Adult Nursing)

How to prepare for your interview day

Interview Format - Preparation is key

• You will be expected to have researched the field of nursing you have applied for, ready to discuss it with your interviewers. We also recommend researching around the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and current health topics.

The interview will include the following questions:

1. Working in health and social care can be rewarding and challenging what qualities, values and skills do you have that will help you become a knowledgeable and capable nurse?
2. Can you provide an example from your own personal or work experience that has prepared you for a career in nursing?
3. What digital skills or resources did you use when preparing your application for the field or fields of nursing you have applied for?
4. What did you learn about the field or fields of nursing when preparing for your interview?

The individual interview will be with up to three interviewers and will last approximately 15 minutes. The panel will consist of our experienced and friendly academic staff along with service users and/or practice staff and/or third year nursing students.

Please also watch our interview tips video below for some general advice and guidance: 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvXWyZBrOwg

The selection day will start with a programme presentation, followed by a tour of the facilities. Individual interviews will take place after this. Please note that you may be required to stay for up to three hours depending on the time of your interview.

Where will my interview take place?

In person Adult Nursing interviews will take place at one of our four teaching sites. This will be clearly detailed in your invitation email. Please check your invitation email for the location and refer to our website here for travel and transport information. Please check with Admissions if you are unsure.

On the Day

Please arrive in good time for your interview. Our Reception team will direct you where to go to register.

Please bring along the following certificates and documents for us to check.

• Photo ID. E.g. Passport, Driving Licence (to confirm your identity)
• A level and GCSE or equivalent qualification certificates (if already completed)
• Change of name document and/or marriage certificate (if any certificates are in a different name)
• Proof of UK residency/indefinite leave to remain (if applicable)

Please reply to your invitation here 

• Children’s Nursing (with Foundation Year) BN (Hons)
• MN Integrated Masters (Children’s Nursing)

How to prepare for your interview day

Interview Format - Preparation is key

You will be expected to have researched the field of nursing you have applied for, ready to discuss it with your interviewers. We also recommend researching around the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and current health topics.

The interview will include the following questions:

1. Working in health and social care can be rewarding and challenging what qualities, values and skills do you have that will help you become a knowledgeable and capable nurse?
2. Can you provide an example from your own personal or work experience that has prepared you for a career in nursing?
3. What digital skills or resources did you use when preparing your application for the field or fields of nursing you have applied for?
4. What did you learn about the field or fields of nursing when preparing for your interview?

The individual interview will be with up to three interviewers and will last approximately 15 minutes. The panel will consist of our experienced and friendly academic staff along with service users and/or practice staff and/or third year nursing students.

Please also watch our interview tips video below for some general advice and guidance: 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvXWyZBrOwg

The selection day will start with a programme presentation, followed by a tour of the facilities. Individual interviews will take place after this. Please note that you may be required to stay for up to three hours depending on the time of your interview.

Where will my interview take place?

In person Children’s Nursing interviews will take place at our Wheeler building in Chester.  This will be clearly detailed in your invitation email. Please check your invitation email for the location and refer to our website here for travel and transport information. Please check with Admissions if you are unsure.

On the Day

Please arrive in good time for your interview. Our Reception team will direct you where to go to register.

Please bring along the following certificates and documents for us to check.

• Photo ID. E.g. Passport, Driving Licence (to confirm your identity)
• A level and GCSE or equivalent qualification certificates (if already completed)
• Change of name document and/or marriage certificate (if any certificates are in a different name)
• Proof of UK residency/indefinite leave to remain (if applicable)

Please reply to your invitation here 

• Learning Disability Nursing (with Foundation Year) BN (Hons)
• MN Integrated Masters (Learning Disability Nursing)

How to prepare for your interview day

Interview Format - Preparation is key

You will be expected to have researched the field of nursing you have applied for, ready to discuss it with your interviewers. We also recommend researching around the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and current health topics.

The interview will include the following questions:

1. Working in health and social care can be rewarding and challenging what qualities, values and skills do you have that will help you become a knowledgeable and capable nurse?
2. Can you provide an example from your own personal or work experience that has prepared you for a career in nursing?
3. What digital skills or resources did you use when preparing your application for the field or fields of nursing you have applied for?
4. What did you learn about the field or fields of nursing when preparing for your interview?

The individual interview will be with up to three interviewers and will last approximately 15 minutes. The panel will consist of our experienced and friendly academic staff along with service users and/or practice staff and/or third year nursing students.

Please also watch our interview tips video below for some general advice and guidance: 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvXWyZBrOwg

The selection day will start with a programme presentation, followed by a tour of the facilities. Individual interviews will take place after this. Please note that you may be required to stay for up to three hours depending on the time of your interview.

Where will my interview take place?

In person Learning Disability Nursing interviews will take place at our Wheeler building in Chester. Please see our website here for travel and transport information. There is a catering outlet on site should you wish to purchase refreshments.

On the Day

Please arrive in good time for your interview. Our Reception team will direct you where to go to register.

Please bring along the following certificates and documents for us to check.

• Photo ID. E.g. Passport, Driving Licence (to confirm your identity)
• A level and GCSE or equivalent qualification certificates (if already completed)
• Change of name document and/or marriage certificate (if any certificates are in a different name)
• Proof of UK residency/indefinite leave to remain (if applicable)

Please reply to your invitation here 

How to prepare for your interview day

The interview questions will be based around the role of the midwife, The Code (Nursing and Midwifery Council [NMC], 2018), Government initiatives in midwifery, and will include value-based scenario questions. Value-based recruitment assists to identify potential students based on their individual values and behaviours which align with the values of the NHS Constitution (Health Education England, 2016).

Please ensure you download the following PowerPoint to give you further insight into the BSc (Hons) Midwifery programme and interview.

BSc (Hons) Midwifery Interview Presentation 2023.pptx

The individual interview will be with up to three interviewers. The panel will consist of our experienced and friendly academic staff along with service users and/or practice staff and third year midwifery students.

Each interview will last approximately 30 minutes and will be scored out of a maximum 20 points.

Please also watch our interview tips video below for some general advice and guidance:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvXWyZBrOwg

Where will my interview take place?

In person Midwifery interviews will take place at our Wheeler building in Chester. Please see our website here for travel and transport information. There is a catering outlet on site should you wish to purchase refreshments.

On the Day

Please arrive in good time for your interview. Our Reception team will direct you where to go to register.

Please bring along the following certificates and documents for us to check.

• Photo ID. E.g. Passport, Driving Licence (to confirm your identity)
• A level and GCSE, or equivalent, qualification certificates (if already completed)
• Change of name document and/or marriage certificate (if any certificates are in a different name)
• Proof of UK residency/indefinite leave to remain (if applicable)

Please reply to your invitation here

Please note your interview invitation will NOT appear on UCAS Track.

Final Selection

The interview score, along with information from your UCAS application, will be reviewed against the course’s selection criteria and a final decision made.

Please be aware final decisions will not be made until the last interviews have taken place in March/April time. Some candidates may receive a decision sooner, however, you should expect to wait until then to hear from us.

If your application is not successful, feedback will be available from the Health and Social Care Admissions team.

Applicants Days

All applicants will have the opportunity to book on to one of our Applicant Days in 2024. Please check back later this year for further details.

Important Information

We realise that you may want to share your experience of the interview with others, however, we ask that you do not discuss the specific topics or questions with other applicants, friends, or online. We would appreciate your cooperation with this.

If you require any additional support or assistance during the interview day due to a disability, medical condition or learning need, please contact the Health and Social Care Admissions team in advance.

• BA (Hons) Social Work with a Foundation Year

How to prepare for your interview day

Interview Format - Preparation is key

Selection will be based on the following elements:

1. Written exercise

   The handwritten exercise will be given to you on the day.  This will involve writing an account based on your previous experience.  You will be given 20 minutes for this exercise. Your ability to express your ideas in writing will be assessed.

   Please note: if you require any additional support or assistance during the written test, because of a disability, medical condition or learning need, please contact Health and Social Care Admissions in advance of your interview.

2. Group work activity

   This will last approximately 10-15 minutes.  The group activity is designed to assess your communication and interpersonal skills.

3. Individual interview and presentation

   An individual interview which will last approximately 20 minutes. You will be interviewed by a member of academic staff and a person with lived experience of social work services and/or a social work practitioner.  Please prepare a 5-minute talk to deliver at the start of your interview to your interviewers with the title: ‘My understanding of professional social work’.  Your talk should demonstrate some prior reading/ research - here are some suggestions that you may wish to include:

   	What do social workers do?
   	What might be seen as some of the challenges?
   	How might social workers improve the lives of vulnerable people?
   	The role of legislation and policy

   Please note: no presentation aids (e.g. power-point) are to be used. 

Watch our interview tips video below for more information:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqBjWUjymfw

Where will my interview take place?

In person Social Work interviews will take place at University Centre Warrington at either Remond House, or Times Square.  The exact location will be clearly detailed on your invitation email. Please see our website here for travel and transport information to our Warrington sites.

On the day

Please arrive in good time for your interview. Our Reception team will direct you where to go to register.

Please bring along the following certificates and documents for us to check.

• Photo ID. E.g. Passport, Driving Licence (to confirm your identity)
• A level and GCSE or equivalent qualification certificates (if already completed)
• Change of name document and/or marriage certificate (if any certificates are in a different name)
• Proof of UK residency/indefinite leave to remain (if applicable)

Please reply to your invitation here 

Please note your interview invitation will NOT appear on UCAS Track.

Outcome

The criteria used for selection is detailed below:

1. Applicants must demonstrate that they have awareness of the changing nature of social work and have a realistic awareness of the requirements of professional social work today.
2. Applicants must show that they have undertaken relevant academic study and be prepared to demonstrate how life/work experience has helped to prepare them for social work training also to demonstrate their learning from their experiences at the appropriate life stage
3. Applicants must be able to present information, ideas and opinions clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
4. Applicants should demonstrate a beginning level of understanding/awareness of the roles and tasks of a social worker.
5. Applicants should show a beginning level of understanding/awareness of discrimination, prejudice and oppression, and demonstrate the potential to promote positive social work practice.
6. Applicants must demonstrate a beginning level of self-awareness and the ability to question their own values and beliefs.

After the interview, all the information we have gathered from your application form, presentation, written test, and individual interview will be reviewed against the course’s selection criteria and a final decision made.

We will aim to inform you of the outcome of your interview as soon as possible, usually within 24 hours. If you have not received a UCAS decision after a week please contact Health and Social Care Admissions to check.

If you do not receive an offer of a place on the course, feedback is available from the Health and Social Care Admissions team should you require it.

Experience Days

All applicants will have the opportunity to book on to one of our Experience Days or virtual events starting in 2023. Please check back for further details later this year.

Important Information

We realise that you may want to share your experience of the interview with others, however, we ask that you do not discuss the specific topics with other applicants, friends, or online. We would appreciate your co-operation with this.

Your selection day will usually last around 4-5 hours. It may occasionally overrun, so please take this into account when arranging any onward travel plans.

If you require any additional support or assistance during the virtual interview day due to a disability, medical condition or learning need, please contact the Health and Social Care Admissions team in advance.