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Interview processes for neurodivergent staff: Strategies to perform at your best

You know your experience, achievements and strengths, but interviews do not always make it easy to demonstrate them. If you've ever walked away from an interview wishing you'd given a better account of yourself, this webinar will share practical strategies to help you prepare effectively and perform with greater confidence. 

This practical webinar will share realistic strategies if you're neurodivergent, to help you prepare effectively, communicate your strengths and handle common interview challenges, so you can present a clearer picture of what you can bring to a role.
Date Thursday, 22 October 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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What you'll learn

  • Why interviews can be particularly challenging for neurodivergent staff
  • Practical ways to prepare and build confidence before an interview
  • Techniques for structuring strong answers and showcasing your strengths
  • How to manage anxiety, processing time and communication under pressure
  • Understanding reasonable adjustments and how to request them
  • Simple tools and strategies to help you perform at your best

 

Who should attend?

 

This webinar is designed for neurodivergent NHS staff who are preparing for interviews, considering their next career move or looking to progress into a new role. It is also suitable for managers who want to better understand the interview challenges neurodivergent colleagues may face and how they can offer meaningful support.

 

Lead facilitators

Rob Wright

Rob Wright’s niche is leadership career pathways in the NHS. He was previously Head of Executive Talent & Appointments at NHS England where he worked on CEO talent strategy, the creation of the Leadership Competency Framework and the appointments to the ICB boards.

Prior to that, as a Senior Programme Lead in the NHS Leadership Academy, he helped establish the NHS Executive Search team that supported board appointments in the NHS. He was also worked on the national Aspiring CEO programme, the Clinical Executive Fast Track, the Aspiring Director of Nursing, HR Director and Medical Director programmes and as well as the Aspire Together regional talent boards.

He has a background in search and selection and also took a time out to complete an internship with the RSPB, as an Education Officer – a position which involved encouraging school parties to explore the natural world.

Sue Kong

Sue has 30 years of operational, strategic and board experience in the NHS, largely in London and the East Midlands. She is passionate about developing young people and promoting diversity in the NHS. Sue has an MBA (distinction), specialising in marketing and is a CIM Chartered Marketer. Sue is an editorial board member for the Journal of Patient Experience (SAGE) and has presented at Warwick Business School, the Institute of Directors and the 2020 Arab Health Congress. Sue holds the ILM Level 7 Diploma in Executive Coaching and Mentoring, is a member of the Association for Coaching and is passionate about coaching and mentoring colleagues from all backgrounds and disciplines in the NHS and is also keen on researching and testing use of AI in coaching. In 2024, Sue has been recruited to sit on the selection panel for the prestigious Oxford University & Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Ellison Scholars programme to find and fund students who will help solve some of humanity’s most challenging and enduring problems.

Additional Information

We aim to make all NHS Elect webinars accessible and inclusive. If you have any accessibility or learning needs, please let us know when booking. Presentation materials may be made available in advance where required as a reasonable adjustment. We will also explain participation options at the start of the session to ensure everyone can engage in a way that works for them.