What is the NHS Future Potential Assessment?
The Future Potential Assessment is the first online assessment stage after registration and application. According to the NHS GMTS recruitment information, this stage takes approximately 45 minutes to complete, although it is not time limited. Candidates are also given the opportunity to practise each question type before starting the assessment.
This part of the assessment is designed to help identify whether a candidate has the potential, judgement, and working style needed for the scheme. It is likely to explore how you respond to realistic workplace situations, how you make decisions, how you approach competing priorities, and how naturally your strengths match the demands of NHS management. During this assessment you will encounter three types of questions:
- Situational Judgement
- Numerical Reasoning
- Verbal Reasoning
What is the NHS GMTS Alignment Assessment
The NHS GMTS Alignment Assessment is the next online stage for candidates who pass the Future Potential Assessment. It includes two key exercises:
Situational Judgement Test
This exercise presents further workplace-based scenarios, often focused on values, leadership potential, working with others, responding to challenges, and making decisions that reflect the expectations of NHS management.
GMTS Alignment Interview
This is usually a video-based interview where candidates answer questions about their motivation, strengths, values, experience, and suitability for the scheme. It gives candidates the opportunity to explain why they want to join the NHS GMTS, how they align with NHS values, and how they would approach the responsibilities of a future NHS leader.
What is the best way to prepare for the NHS Assessment Tests?
In our experience, and having consulted several previous NHS GMTS applicants, the most effective way to prepare is to undertake numerous sample test questions under timed conditions. By practicing under timed conditions it enables you to improve your scores dramatically. When preparing for the NHS numeracy and literacy test, follow these 3 simple steps:
STEP 1: Obtain examples of NHS future potential and alignment assessment, SJT, Verbal and Numerical and interview questions. Read them and gain an understanding of the format. If you understand the style of questions you will have to answer, the real test will be less daunting.
STEP 2: Practice sample test questions regularly in the build-up to the real test. Little and often is far better than cramming the night before your test.
STEP 3: The most important step when preparing for your NHS GMTS assessment test is to make sure you practice the test questions under strict timed conditions. During the real assessment, you will undoubtedly be nervous. By practicing numerous multiple-choice example questions under tined conditions it helps to increase your speed of working and competency levels.
