NHS Assessments

Psychometric tests are a key component of Accenture’s Application Process. Upon filing the application, depending on the Graduate Programme of your interest, you will be asked to complete the following tests : Situational Judgement Test, Reasoning Test, Personality Tests, Numerical Reasoning Test, Diagrammatic/ Logical Reasoning Test. On each of these tests ,you will be expected to reach a minimum score that will let you to proceed to the next.

The NHS Situational Judgment Test is a set of questions assessing how you might react to hypothetical events and situations that might be encountered in the NHS workplace environment. Based on your answers to these questions it will be verified how aligned you are with NHS values and behaviors. So do your research and try to memorize them by heart (might come in handy in the future!).

There are many factors that could determine who would be successful in a given role or a position. Strong intellectual abilities, years of experience, and outstanding numerical skills are just some of them, but on many occasions, your job performance would be saturated and influence by whatever motivates your actions, and what do you believe is important in your life. In short, this is what we call - personality.

The multiple - choice Numerical Test assesses your ability to evaluate, analyze, and interpret numerical information that will be provided to you in charts, graphs, and tables. You will have limited time to find a correct answer, so all the calculations like percentages, ratios, and basic arithmetic should be executed quickly and accurately.

The NHS Verbal Reasoning Test comprises a series of paragraphs which you will be required to read and a set of questions matching the information provided in paragraphs. Your answer options will be True, False or Cannot Tell.

The diagrammatic and logical reasoning tests will assess your sequence and pattern identification skills, logical thinking and ability to approach a problem and how good you are at solving it. But be careful - it’s easier said than done. You have a limited time to do it - a minute or less per question. The difficulty of questions is also likely to increase gradually. Therefore, good timing is vital.

If everything goes well and your Online Application Form is successful you will be asked to attend an interview with senior leaders from NHS in one of the three offices in London, Leeds, or Nottingham.

Congratulations, you made it to the last level! The NHS Assessment Centres are usually a mix of individual and group activities. The exercises will differ depending on the job position you are applying for, but it is recommended to be well prepared for both scenarios in order to truly stand out from the crowd.