SJ
Situational Judgement
Assesses your capacity to understand real-world situations and identify appropriate behaviour.
26 minutes
69 questions
~23s per question
Banded 1-4 (not scored 300-900)
Question Formats
~46 items
Rank Appropriateness
Rank actions from Most Appropriate to Least Appropriate in a given scenario
~23 items
Rate Importance
Rate considerations as Very Important, Important, Of Minor Importance, or Not Important at All
Skills Tested
- Understanding professional ethics and values
- Prioritising patient safety and wellbeing
- Recognising when to escalate concerns
- Demonstrating empathy and communication skills
- Working effectively in a team
Top Strategies
1.Think like a junior doctor — patient safety always comes first
2.The most appropriate action usually involves honest, open communication
3.Escalate when patient safety is at risk — don't try to handle everything alone
4.Avoid confrontational or dishonest responses
5.Consider the GMC's Good Medical Practice guidelines as your framework
SJ Scoring Bands
Band 1
85%+
Demonstrates excellent professional attributes
Band 2
65%+
Demonstrates good professional attributes
Band 3
40%+
Demonstrates some professional attributes
Band 4
<40%
Needs development in professional attributes
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