Qpercom
Qpercom will be used by a range of specialties to conduct virtual interviews
What is Qpercom?
A system that enables the delivery of virtual multi-station interviews through an integrated video platform. The system allows candidates to move from station to station where they are interviewed by different panellists.
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Video: Overview of Qpercom
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As an applicant scheduled for an interview,
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you will have been sent instructions
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on how and when to register on Qpercom
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by the lead recruiter for the specialty
you have applied for.
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To activate your account,
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navigate to the homepage,
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mdrs.qpercom.com
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and click on "Initial Login/Forgot Password?"
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You should use the email address that
you have registered within Oriel
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and click "Submit".
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You will then receive an automated email with a link
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to activate your account and set a new password.
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Once you click "Submit", input your email and new password.
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Please note, this is only possible to do after you have received your invite to interview
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advising you to login to Qpercom.
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If you try this before then,
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you may not be able to set up your account yet.
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When you log in, you will see your profile dashboard
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which will have a list of all upcoming events and tasks
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such as upload evidence or upcoming interviews.
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For each new event,
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you will see a Diagnostic Test under Outstanding Tasks.
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This needs to be completed for each event
you participate in.
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It is recommended that you do this in advance
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so that you have time to rectify any
device or set up issues
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prior to your event taking place.
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The system will determine whether your
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device clock is out of sync to the system clock
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in which case, you will need to adjust this
on your device settings.
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Qpercom will prompt you to provide access
to your device camera and microphone
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so that you can fully participate in virtual interviews.
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You will also be asked to check if you are able
to scroll a PDF document
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as you may have media shared with you
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during your Reading Time or Interview.
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On the day and allotted time of your interview,
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click "Choose" on the relevant assessment
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and if you've already completed your Diagnostic Test,
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you will be taken straight to your waiting area
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where the circuit will be in the Camera/Mic Check state.
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On interview day,
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you will be able to see the live assessment state in green
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at all times in the timeline on the top of the page
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and you will receive prompts accompanied by
audible notifications
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to guide you through your interview.
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You can close each prompt by clicking on the x.
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If you find the notification ping to be distracting,
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you can turn the sound off by clicking on the bell icon.
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You can turn on Closed Captions if needed
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so that subtitles appear during your time on the system.
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You can also adjust your
camera and microphone settings
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by clicking on the cog icon.
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If the setting for Share Screen has been enabled,
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you can share your screen by clicking on the
"Share Screen" button.
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You will be told in advance by your recruitment team
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whether your interview will be invigilated
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in which case the system will also make you aware
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by a monitoring icon above your camera.
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The interview will move from Camera/Mic Check
to Applicant ID Check
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when the start time for your interview will be approaching.
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You will remain in your waiting area
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and an administrator will connect to you
to perform an ID Check
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and brief you on the running of the day.
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From Applicant ID Check,
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the circuit moves to Reading Time.
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This is a timed state,
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and for some interviews you may be asked to read a scenario
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or look at an image prior to going into the station.
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You should close the instructions
when you have finished reading,
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and you can reopen them whenever you
need to refer back
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for the duration of each station.
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You will see the station time countdown
on the right of your screen
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which you can move up and down
by holding and dragging the box.
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From here you will have access to your camera and microphone
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to toggle them on and off.
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From Reading Time,
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the panel or circuit moves to the Interview state
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where you will meet your panellists.
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You can focus on a specific interviewer
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by unpinning other panellists from view
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by clicking the pin in the top right
of their video tile.
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This will move their video
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to the bar underneath the main video boxes.
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We advise that you pin your own camera
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and any cameras that are off, such as observers.
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You will see the station time countdown
on the right of your screen.
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From here you will have access to your
camera and microphone.
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If you would like more space on the screen,
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you can collapse the right of the screen
by clicking the arrow.
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Click it again at any time to make it reappear.
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If you finish a station early
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and you and the panel are satisfied
you've answered all the questions,
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you can select "Leave Station".
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You will be asked to confirm if you are
sure you want to perform this action
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as it cannot be undone.
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By clicking "Yes", you will be removed from
the virtual interview room
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and return to the waiting area
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until the next rotation begins.
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From Interview,
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the panel or circuit moves to End of Interview/Station
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and you will have completed your station
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and returned to your waiting area before
moving on to the next station.
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Should you experience any issues,
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you can click on the "Help" bubble to report
to the interview administrator
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who will then see your message.
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They may start a chat with you
or connect to you directly.
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You will move through your stations
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and when they are all completed
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the adminstrator will send you a notification
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to say your interview has finished
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and you will see the Finished state at the top of your page.
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At this point, you can log out of Qpercom.
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If you receive feedback on your performance,
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it will be available to view on your dashboard
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in one centralised location.
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To navigate to this,
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click on "Feedback" in your dashboard
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and select the event you wish to view
your feedback for.
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Some helpful troubleshooting tips
to help your assessment.
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It is important you keep your connection active.
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If you have a delay in your assessment,
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we recommend you refresh your page every 5 minutes.
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Make sure you have no VPN or Firewalls
enabled on your device.
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Some anti-virus softwares, like Norton,
conflicts with Qpercom
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so you may need to disable this
for the duration of the assessment.
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Ahead of your assessment,
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we recommend you turn off any battery saving or sleep modes
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to ensure you stay connected.
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You can switch these back on at
the end of your assessment.
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We hope this video has helped you
feel more confident using the system
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and ready to perform at your best.
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We wish you success in your upcoming interviews.
Media last reviewed: 13 November 2025
Next review due: 13 November 2026
How do I register to use the system?
Once you are contacted by the lead recruiter for the specialty you have applied for, you will need to navigate to Qpercom, click on Initial Login/Forgot password and enter the email address you used to submit your application on Oriel.
You will then receive an email to your inbox to activate your account.
You should not attempt to register on the system until you have been advised to by the lead recruiter. If you have applied to multiple specialties, you will only need to register on the system once.
Avoiding problems
There are a number of steps you can take to avoid experiencing problems in the interview process.
- Ensure you register and login to the system ahead of the interview date.
- The system will prompt you to complete a diagnostics tool to ensure that you have the right setup including operating system, browser, camera and audio settings. This should be done ahead of the interview day so that any issues can be resolved. This diagnostic tool should be completed on the device, and in the location you intend to complete the interview. It is advisable that you read the full technical requirements before your interview.
- There have been reports of NHS trust firewalls preventing users from using the system successfully, it is recommended that you interview using a non NHS trust/Health Board network device.
- Mobile Hotspots or VPNs should not be used to connect to the system.
It is a your responsibility to ensure you have a stable internet connection and the correct setup.
Who do I contact if I experience issues using the system?
You should contact the lead recruiter for the specialty which you are applying for support.
Page last reviewed: 17 November 2025
Next review due: 17 November 2027
Related information
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Technical requirements for Qpercom Remote Assessments
Ensure you read the full technical requirements