Resilience & Adaptability

Question 1

📌 Common SJT Scenarios:

Answer 1

A senior being unprofessional or hostile towards you

Struggling emotionally with workload, stress, or mistreatment

Supporting a colleague facing illness, bereavement, or burnout

Adapting to a policy change or new system on the ward

Reacting constructively to criticism or personal challenges

Question 2

How should you respond to persistent criticism from a senior that feels personal?

Answer 2

→ Stay calm, seek private discussion, then escalate if unresolved — but remain composed.

Question 3

What’s the best approach if you’re struggling with new ward protocols?

Answer 3

→ Seek help early, express willingness to improve, avoid blaming others or delaying action.

Question 4

How should you support a colleague who’s losing motivation due to personal struggles?

Answer 4

→ Engage, empathise, and help them find the right support — don’t ignore or offload the issue.

Question 5

What’s the lowest-ranked option if you’re upset about unfair treatment?

Answer 5

→ Reacting with anger, sarcasm, or avoidance — these betray poor emotional control.

Question 6

How can you show adaptability in a difficult work environment?

Answer 6

→ Remain open to change, flexible in role, and committed to solutions despite difficulty.