{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nRenal Transplant Sister/Charge Nurse with St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in London, United Kingdom\n\n Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Renal Transplant outpatients' service. We are looking for anexperienced renal nurse who is an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual and has a strong sense of team spirit to lead our friendly team. Renal experience is essential as well as sound leadership and change management skills. Your role will include coordinating the day to day running of the service as well as providing clinical support to patients in the nurse led clinics. In addition, you will work alongside the Transplant Surgeons and Nephrologists, while also supporting and managing all staff. Cross covering other renal transplant specialist nurses, such as Lead Donor and Recipient Coordinators and Lead Nurse is an opportunity which will be given to enhance your knowledge and skills as well as improving patient experience. Main duties of the job As a Band 7 you will: Be a clinical expert in all aspects of renal transplantation. Lead the team and be a role model in line with St Georges trust values. Lead on quality improvement projects within the service. Have excellent communication skills Develop practices in line with BTS and RA guidelines About us We are a tertiary centre for renal patients and have close links with St Helier Hospital Renal Transplant Services and Royal Sussex County Hospital Renal Transplant Services. Our transplant service achieved a milestone in 2019 when over 170 kidney transplants were performed. Our patients' outcomes are some of the best in the UK and we continuously strive to improve and expand our service. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to be part of the integration preparations and service expansion of the two Renal Units (St George's and Epsom St Helier Hospital) This is an exciting time to join our renal team at St Georges. Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for the coordination and management of the Renal Transplant Clinic in conjunction with the multidisciplinary teams. To ensure the smooth running of the Transplant Clinic and ensure that patients always receive high quality care. To provide education/information and support to relatives and carers and staff. To ensure that positive attitudes prevail in the transplant programme. To maintain a highly effective communications network. To expand and develop the role of the transplant clinic nursing staff in clinical practice. To ensure that administrative and support services are designed to meet the highest standards of care delivery. To provide a visible, accessible, and authoritative presence for whom patients and their families can approach for advice and support. To provide professional and personal support to nursing and admin staff within the transplant area and to create a service that is patient focused and incorporates all elements of Clinical Governance. To take specific responsibility for staff recruitment and development, managing financial resources and improving the quality of clinical services. To provide professional and educational support to other areas within the renal service. To initiate or support audit/ research projects within the service. To lead the team in implementing quality improvement changes. To develop transplant information leaflets, appropriate for patient education. To be familiar with current legislation on transplantation. Act as a specialist resource on renal transplantation within the Trust. Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for the coordination and management of the Renal Transplant Clinic in conjunction with the multidisciplinary teams. To ensure the smooth running of the Transplant Clinic and ensure that patients always receive high quality care. To provide education/information and support to relatives and carers and staff. To ensure that positive attitudes prevail in the transplant programme. To maintain a highly effective communications network. To expand and develop the role of the transplant clinic nursing staff in clinical practice. To ensure that administrative and support services are designed to meet the highest standards of care delivery. To provide a visible, accessible, and authoritative presence for whom patients and their families can approach for advice and support. To provide professional and personal support to nursing and admin staff within the transplant area and to create a service that is patient focused and incorporates all elements of Clinical Governance. To take specific responsibility for staff recruitment and development, managing financial resources and improving the quality of clinical services. To provide professional and educational support to other areas within the renal service. To initiate or support audit/ research projects within the service. To lead the team in implementing quality improvement changes. To develop transplant information leaflets, appropriate for patient education. To be familiar with current legislation on transplantation. Act as a specialist resource on renal transplantation within the Trust. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered General Nurse and Recognised renal course Recognised mentorship course Evidence of continuing education & clinical & professional development Knowledge of current nursing issues Knowledge of professional responsibilities Desirable Evidence of audit or research project Degree or equivalent with evidence of further professional development Experience Essential Three years' experience within renal nursing at Junior Sister/Senior Staff Nurse level Or Band 6 Renal Transplant Clinic experience Up to date experience, knowledge, and skills in and renal nursing Proven experience of change management Desirable Budgetary management Skills Essential Leadership skills Ability to manage change People management skills and evidence of dealing with difficult situations Ability to prioritise own workload and that of other staff Computer literate Excellent organisational skills Excellent communication & interpersonal skills Teaching and assessing skills Competent in cannulation and venepuncture Desirable Evidence of implementing change Clinical leadership programme certification Management training Presentation skills Knowledge Essential Demonstrates knowledge of the application of evidence based practice Demonstrates an understanding of the assessment process for student nurses and of creating a learning environment Knowledge & experience of performance review processes Understanding of current NHS issues Knowledge of National service Framework for renal services Knowledge of audit and standard setting Awareness of recruitment, selection, and disciplinary processes Desirable Knowledge of Human Resources policies IPR/Appraisal certificate Clinical Leadership programme certificate Knowledge & experience of recruitment, selection and disciplinary procedures Other Essential Motivates and demonstrates enthusiasm for renal nursing Demonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to patient care and supportive to colleagues Adaptable and responsive to changing needs Demonstrated willingness to learn and able to use initiative Ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation. Ability to manage conflict Demonstrates ability to problem solve, decision making and negotiating skills Desirable Clean driving licence Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered General Nurse and Recognised renal course Recognised mentorship course Evidence of continuing education & clinical & professional development Knowledge of current nursing issues Knowledge of professional responsibilities Desirable Evidence of audit or research project Degree or equivalent with evidence of further professional development Experience Essential Three years' experience within renal nursing at Junior Sister/Senior Staff Nurse level Or Band 6 Renal Transplant Clinic experience Up to date experience, knowledge, and skills in and renal nursing Proven experience of change management Desirable Budgetary management Skills Essential Leadership skills Ability to manage change People management skills and evidence of dealing with difficult situations Ability to prioritise own workload and that of other staff Computer literate Excellent organisational skills Excellent communication & interpersonal skills Teaching and assessing skills Competent in cannulation and venepuncture Desirable Evidence of implementing change Clinical leadership programme certification Management training Presentation skills Knowledge Essential Demonstrates knowledge of the application of evidence based practice Demonstrates an understanding of the assessment process for student nurses and of creating a learning environment Knowledge & experience of performance review processes Understanding of current NHS issues Knowledge of National service Framework for renal services Knowledge of audit and standard setting Awareness of recruitment, selection, and disciplinary processes Desirable Knowledge of Human Resources policies IPR/Appraisal certificate Clinical Leadership programme certificate Knowledge & experience of recruitment, selection and disciplinary procedures Other Essential Motivates and demonstrates enthusiasm for renal nursing Demonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to patient care and supportive to colleagues Adaptable and responsive to changing needs Demonstrated willingness to learn and able to use initiative Ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation. Ability to manage conflict Demonstrates ability to problem solve, decision making and negotiating skills Desirable Clean driving licence Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Blackshaw Road Tooting SW17 0QT Employer's website "}