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A value based interview

“If you have been invited for a Value Based Interview (VBI), the first thing to remember is that there are no right or wrong answers.”

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustWhat to expect from a VBI

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

No right or wrong answers

Use a true example, not the answer you think they want.

Example

“The interview panel will ask between two and four questions depending on the job role, all of which will relate to the Trust values .”

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustWhat to expect from a VBI

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Two to four questions

Which of the Trust’s values does each example show?

Example

“The process is relatively informal, but structured to ensure fairness and consistency.”

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustWhat to expect from a VBI

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Informal, but structured

Every candidate gets the same questions.

Example

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