Health, Nursing and Therapies Interviews
Welcome to our FAQs page.
Here you can find outline information about what to expect during your interview if you have applied for one of our interviewing health courses. Full details will be emailed to you in your interview invite.
Where will my interview take place?
Face-to-face interviews will take place in the Learning Hub at the Waterside Campus
Virtual interviews will take place on Microsoft Teams. For an online interview, you will require a device with the video capabilities. Please make sure you’re in a quiet place free from interruption.
What will my interview involve?
Full details will be included in your interview invite however you will be expected to demonstrate a good knowledge of Adult Nursing and what it involves.
Is there any preparation work to do before my interview?
You should do some research beforehand to ensure that you are prepared.
We advise you to visit the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) website, where you will find helpful resources relating to nurse education.
We also recommend you keep up to date with current health care and nursing issues in national newspapers and by visiting the following sites:
Full details will be included in your interview invite.
How long will my interview take?
Your interview with the interview panel will last approximately 30 minutes. For face to face interviews, you may be campus for longer than this as you will need to register.
What do I need to bring with me to my interview?
You will need to present a form of identification at your interview (driving license, passport, or visa)
If you attend your interview online, you will also need to:
- Check your microphone and camera is working and find a quiet place free from interruption
- Join your interview using the link that has been sent to you.
Who can I contact if I have any questions regarding my interview?
If you have any questions regarding your interview, please email anna.oneill@northampton.ac.uk.
Where will my interview take place?
Face-to-face interviews will take place in the Learning Hub at the Waterside Campus
Virtual interviews will take place on Microsoft Teams. For an online interview, you will require a device with the video capabilities. Please make sure you’re in a quiet place free from interruption.
What will my interview involve?
Full details will be included in your interview invite however you will be expected to demonstrate a good knowledge of Children and Young People’s Nursing and what it involves. You should do some research beforehand to ensure that you are prepared.
Is there any preparation work to do before my interview?
You should do some research beforehand to ensure that you are prepared.
We advise you to visit the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) website, where you will find helpful resources relating to nurse education.
We also recommend you keep up to date with current health care and nursing issues in national newspapers and by visiting the following sites:
- NHS Constitution
- BBC Health
- NHS England
- Department of Health
- Nursing Children and Young People
- Nursing Times
Full details will be included in your interview invite.
How long will my interview take?
Your face-to-face interview with the panel will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, including time for registration and a short waiting period before your interview. For virtual interviews, the total time will be around 30 minutes.
What do I need to bring with me to my interview?
You will need to present a form of identification at your interview (driving license, passport, or visa)
If you attend your interview online, you will also need to:
- Check your microphone and camera is working and find a quiet place free from interruption
- Join your interview using the link that has been sent to you.
Who can I contact if I have any questions regarding my interview?
If you have any questions regarding your interview, please email Gail Reoch-Gamble (Children and Young People’s Nursing academic) at gail.reoch-gamble@northampton.ac.uk.
Where will my interview take place?
Face-to-face interviews will take place in the Learning Hub at the Waterside Campus.
Virtual interviews will take place on Microsoft Teams. For an online interview, you will require a device with the video capabilities. Please make sure you’re in a quiet place free from interruption.
What will my interview involve?
Full details will be included in your interview invite however you will be expected to demonstrate a good knowledge of Learning Disability Nursing and how your skills and personal values would enable you to provide the best possible care to people with learning disabilities.
Is there any preparation work to do before my interview?
Before your interview, please watch these videos:
- About the vision for Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare
- What is Learning Disability Nursing
- The 6 C’s in Nursing
We recommend you keep up to date with current health care and nursing issues in national newspapers and by visiting the following sites:
How long will my interview take?
Your interview with the interview panel will last approximately 30 minutes. For face to face interviews, you may be campus for longer than this as you will need to register.
What do I need to bring with me to my interview?
You will need to present a form of identification at your interview (driving license, passport, or visa)
If you attend your interview online, you will also need to:
- Check your microphone and camera is working and find a quiet place free from interruption
- Join your interview using the link that has been sent to you.
Who can I contact if I have any questions regarding my interview?
If you have any questions regarding your interview, please email emma.gooding@northampton.ac.uk.
Where will my interview take place?
Face-to-face interviews will take place in the Learning Hub at the Waterside Campus.
Virtual interviews will take place on Microsoft Teams. For an online interview, you will require a device with the video capabilities. Please make sure you’re in a quiet place free from interruption.
What will my interview involve?
Full details will be included in your interview invite however you will be expected to demonstrate a good knowledge of Mental Health Nursing and what it involves.
Is there any preparation work to do before my interview?
Prior to your interview, please watch this video “A new vision for Nurses, Midwives and Care Staff” on the vision for Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare.
We advise you to visit the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) website, where you will find helpful resources relating to nurse education.
We also recommend you keep up to date with current health care and nursing issues in national newspapers and by visiting the following sites:
- NHS Constitution
- BBC Health
- NHS England
- Department of Health
- Nursing Standard
- Nursing Times
- Royal College of Nursing
Full details will be included in your interview invite.
How long will my interview take?
Your interview with the interview panel will last approximately 30 minutes. For face to face interviews, you may be campus for longer than this as you will need to register.
What do I need to bring with me to my interview?
You will need to present a form of identification at your interview (driving license, passport, or visa)
If you attend your interview online, you will also need to:
- Check your microphone and camera is working and find a quiet place free from interruption
- Join your interview using the link that has been sent to you.
Who can I contact if I have any questions regarding my interview?
If you have any questions regarding your interview, please email karen.graves3@northampton.ac.uk.
Where will my interview take place?
Face-to-face interviews will take place in the Learning Hub at the Waterside Campus. As part of your interview you will be given an opportunity to have a tour of facilities.
Virtual interviews will be held on an online platform called Blackboard Collaborate. We advise that you use Google Chrome to join. Unless you already have it, we recommend you install Google Chrome before your scheduled interview on a device that is capable of video calling.
What will my interview involve?
There will be a pre-interview task as part of the selection process and more information on what is required will be on your invite email. On the day, you will have a series of mini-interviews. As a part of your face-to-face interview day, you may be given the opportunity to have a tour of the facilities by our current Midwifery students and a chance to ask them any questions that you may have about being a student midwife at the University of Northampton.
Is there any preparation work to do before my interview?
Full details will be included in your interview invite however you may find the following links helpful:
- YouTube video on the main concepts behind the NHS Constitution (2021)
- Links on our Midwifery course webpage
- Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) website has details about the professional standards required of midwives.
- Parliamentary Birth Trauma Inquiry Report
- East Kent Report: Reading the signals – Maternity and neonatal services in East Kent
- Ockenden Report – Findings, Conclusions and Essential Actions
- NHS England choice and personalised care in maternity services
- NHS England – Personalised care and support planning in maternity services (YouTube)
- NHS England – Personalised care and support planning guidance: Guidance for local maternity systems
- The NHS Longterm Plan
- Lancet Midwifery Series
- Midwifery Continuity of carer
- UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative Standards
- The Best start for Life
How long will my interview take?
Face to face interviews will last approximately 3 hours. Virtual interviews will last approximately 1 hour.
What do I need to bring with me to my interview?
You will need to bring a form of identification with you to your interview (driving license, passport, or visa).
If you attend your interview online, you will also need to:
- Check your microphone and camera is working and find a quiet place free from interruption
- Join your interview using the link that has been sent to you.
Who can I contact if I have any questions regarding my interview?
If you have any questions regarding your interview, please email MidwiferyAdmissions@northampton.ac.uk.
Where will my interview take place?
Your interview will take place online using Microsoft Teams. For online interviews you will need a device with video capability to participate.
If invited to interview, you will receive an email with your interview link and detail how to download and access the Microsoft Teams.
How long will my interview take?
Your interview will last approximately 30 minutes.
What will my interview involve?
During the interview, you will be asked to discuss why you want to be a Nursing Associate and the relevant attributes that you have.
More information will be included in your interview invite.
Is there any preparation work to do before my interview?
Full details will be included in your interview invite, however you may find the following links helpful:
- The NHS England 6Cs of Nursing
- The NHS Constitution (NHS Values)
- NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates
What should I do on my interview day?
- Please have a form of photographic ID (passport/driving licence/college card/visa) ready to present
- Check your microphone and camera is working.
- Find a quiet place free from interruption.
- Join your interview using the link that has been sent to you. Please wait for the academic to welcome you.
Who can I contact if I have any questions regarding my interview?
If you have any questions regarding your interview, please email Nicky Peasnell (Nursing Associate academic) at nicky.peasnell@northampton.ac.uk.
Where will my interview take place?
Your interview will take place online using Microsoft Teams. For online interviews you will need a device with video capability to participate.
Your interview invite email will detail how to download and access the Microsoft Teams.
How long will my interview take?
Your interview will last approximately 30 minutes.
What will my interview involve?
There will be a pre-interview task as part of the selection process and more information on what is required will be on your invite email. On the day, your interview will be held online and you will be interviewed individually.
Is there any preparation work to do before my interview?
In preparation for your interview, you may want to complete some research into the role of the occupational therapist and the occupational therapy profession.
For further research, you may also want to look at:
Full details will be included in your interview invite.
What should I do on my interview day?
- Please have a form of photographic ID (passport/driving licence/college card/visa) ready to present.
- Check your microphone and camera is working.
- Find a quiet place free from interruption.
- Join your interview using the link that has been sent to you. Please wait for the academic to welcome you.
Who can I contact if I have any questions regarding my interview?
If you have any questions regarding your interview, please email otadmissions@northampton.ac.uk.
Where will my interview take place?
Face-to-face interviews will take place in the Learning Hub at Waterside Campus.
Virtual interviews will take place on Microsoft Teams. Please make sure you’re in a quiet place free from interruption.
How long will my interview take?
Face-to-face interviews will last about 7 hours, but you may be on campus longer than this as you will need to register.
Virtual interviews are 7.5 hours.
Is there any preparation work to do before my interview?
We recommend that you complete some research into the role of a Paramedic and paramedic science profession.
Full details will be included in your interview invite.
You may also want to look at:
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- NHS website
- College of Paramedics
- The UON Paramedic Science course page
What do I need to bring with me to my interview?
You will need to present a form of identification at your interview (driving license, passport, or visa). Also due to the length of the interview, feel free to bring snacks with you.
If you attend your online interview, you will also need to:
- Check your microphone and camera is working and find a quiet place free from interruption
- Join your interview using the link that has been sent to you.
Who can I contact if I have any questions regarding my interview?
If you have any questions regarding your interview, please email Steve Buckle (Paramedic Science Admissions Tutor) at steve.buckle@northampton.ac.uk.
Where will my interview take place?
Virtual interviews will take place online using Microsoft Teams. For virtual interviews, you will need a device with video capability to participate. You will receive a Microsoft Teams link and instructions for your interview before your interview day.
How long will my interview take?
Virtual interviews will last approximately 20 minutes.
Is there any preparation work to do before my interview?
As part of your interview preparation, you can research the role of a Physiotherapist and physiotherapy profession. Here are a few places to get started:
- The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- HCPC guidance on conduct and ethics for students
- UON Physiotherapy course webpage
What do I need to bring with me to my interview?
Make sure you have identification ready (driving license, passport, or visa)
If you attend virtual interviews, you will also need to:
- Check your microphone and camera is working and find a quiet place free from interruption
- Join your interview using the link that has been sent to you.
Who can I contact if I have any questions regarding my interview?
If you have any questions regarding your interview, please email PhysioAdmissions@northampton.ac.uk.
Where will my interview take place?
Interviews will take place online using Microsoft Teams. You will receive a Microsoft Teams link and instructions for your interview before your interview day.
How long will my interview take?
Interviews will last approximately 30 minutes.
Is there any preparation work to do before my interview?
Full details will be included in your invite but as part of your interview preparation, you can research the role of a Podiatrist and podiatry profession. Here are a few places to get started:
- The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- NHS
- Royal College of Podiatry
- Our Podiatry Clinical Unit in Northampton
What should I do on my interview day?
- Make sure you have identification ready (driving license, passport, or visa)
- If you attend your online interview, you will also need to:
- Check your microphone and camera is working and find a quiet place free from interruption
- Join your interview using the link that has been sent to you.
Who can I contact if I have any questions regarding my interview?
If you have any questions regarding your interview, please email Paul Fletcher (Podiatry Admissions Tutor) at podiatryadmissions@northampton.ac.uk.
Where will my interview take place?
Face-to-face interviews will take place at the Learning Hub at Waterside Campus.
Virtual interviews will take place online using Microsoft Teams.
How long will my interview take?
Face-to-face interviews will last approximately 1 hour. Virtual interviews will last up to half an hour.
What will my interview involve?
You’ll have a pre-interview written task as part of the selection process and you’ll receive more details in your invitation email. Kindly ensure that your submission is in Word format. On the day, you’ll take part in a brief introduction followed by your individual interview.
Is there any preparation work to do before my interview?
We recommend that you complete some research into the role of a social worker and the profession. Full information can be found on your interview invite email but you may also want to look at the following websites:
- Community Care
- British Association of Social Workers (BASW)
- BASW Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF)
- Global Definition of Social Work (IFSW)
- Social Work England Professional Standards
What do I need to bring with me to my interview?
You will need to present a form of identification at your interview (driving license, passport, or visa).
If you attend your online interview, you will also need to:
- Check your microphone and camera is working and find a quiet place free from interruption
- Join your interview using the link that has been sent to you.
Who can I contact if I have any questions regarding my interview?
If you have any questions regarding your interview, please email socialwork.admissions@northampton.ac.uk
