{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nShropshire Rural Alliance PCN Enhanced Nurse with Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom\n\n Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Enhanced Nurse to join our Primary Care Network (PCN). The post holder will be the focal point for and work closely with our Primary Care Network member practices and clinicians to ensure that the Shropshire Rural Alliance PCN delivers the contractual elements of the Network Direct Enhanced Service (DES) contract. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be working at an enhanced level within primary care and will be able to deliver quality individualised care to our patients. The Enhanced Nurse will be expected to utilise their skills in clinical assessment and diagnostics reasoning to make decisions to determine and initiate changes to treatment. About us The following practices are members of the Shropshire Rural Alliance PCN: Clive Medical Practice: High Street, Clive, Shrewsbury, SY4 5PS Knockin Medical Centre: Knockin, Oswestry, SY10 8HL Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice: Hall Bank, Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, SY6 0RF Shawbury Medical Practice: 47 Poynton Road, Shawbury, Shrewsbury, SY4 4JS Westbury Medical Centre: Vennington Road, Westbury, SY5 9QX Job description Job responsibilities Primary Responsibilities Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to provide chronic disease management in accordance with clinically based evidence and NICE guidelines. This will include working alongside the PCN Pharmacy team and GP supervisor to support our Care Home residents. Responsible for managing and running long-term condition clinics, with the possibility of running these clinics in our Extended Access service. As required, be able to prescribe for the caseload of patients within your proven scope of practice. Using your knowledge, you will provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regiments, side-effects, and interactions. Communicate proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the multi-disciplinary team, attending and contributing to meetings as required. Collaborate with other members of the PCN including doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, accepting referrals, using clinical reasoning skills to recognise when referral to them for specialist care may be required. Maintain accurate and contemporaneous health records appropriate to the consultation, ensuring accurate completion of all necessary documentation associate with patient health care and registration with the practice. Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care Secondary Responsibilities Enhance own performance through continuous professional development, keep up to date with current evidence-based practice, impart own knowledge and skills to PCN colleagues to meet the needs of the service. Work in partnership with other clinical teams to collaborate on improving the quality of healthcare by responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate. Participate in clinical audits, research projects, and implement changes as required, including the development, and updating of practice protocols / guidelines and procedures locally. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events. Take personal responsibility for own learning and development. Job description Job responsibilities Primary Responsibilities Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to provide chronic disease management in accordance with clinically based evidence and NICE guidelines. This will include working alongside the PCN Pharmacy team and GP supervisor to support our Care Home residents. Responsible for managing and running long-term condition clinics, with the possibility of running these clinics in our Extended Access service. As required, be able to prescribe for the caseload of patients within your proven scope of practice. Using your knowledge, you will provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regiments, side-effects, and interactions. Communicate proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the multi-disciplinary team, attending and contributing to meetings as required. Collaborate with other members of the PCN including doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, accepting referrals, using clinical reasoning skills to recognise when referral to them for specialist care may be required. Maintain accurate and contemporaneous health records appropriate to the consultation, ensuring accurate completion of all necessary documentation associate with patient health care and registration with the practice. Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care Secondary Responsibilities Enhance own performance through continuous professional development, keep up to date with current evidence-based practice, impart own knowledge and skills to PCN colleagues to meet the needs of the service. Work in partnership with other clinical teams to collaborate on improving the quality of healthcare by responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate. Participate in clinical audits, research projects, and implement changes as required, including the development, and updating of practice protocols / guidelines and procedures locally. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events. Take personal responsibility for own learning and development. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of working as a Nurse Practitioner Experience in chronic disease management Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions Personal qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations Able to effectively communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Clinical knowledge and skills Essential Ability to effectively assess and diagnose Wound care Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Diabetes Hypertension Asthma CHD Understands the importance of evidence-based practice Broad knowledge of clinical governance Ability to record accurate clinical notes Understanding of clinical risk management Understanding of the audit process Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding of when to refer to GPs Desirable Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Knowledge of health-promotion strategies Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Level 7 Post Graduate certificate in Clinical Practice Desirable Non-Medical Independent Prescriber Qualification V300 Other Essential Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational health clearance Registration with appropriate professional body Possess a valid driving license and transport Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem-solving and analytical skills Desirable Previous use of EMIS system Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of working as a Nurse Practitioner Experience in chronic disease management Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions Personal qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations Able to effectively communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Clinical knowledge and skills Essential Ability to effectively assess and diagnose Wound care Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Diabetes Hypertension Asthma CHD Understands the importance of evidence-based practice Broad knowledge of clinical governance Ability to record accurate clinical notes Understanding of clinical risk management Understanding of the audit process Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding of when to refer to GPs Desirable Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Knowledge of health-promotion strategies Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Level 7 Post Graduate certificate in Clinical Practice Desirable Non-Medical Independent Prescriber Qualification V300 Other Essential Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational health clearance Registration with appropriate professional body Possess a valid driving license and transport Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem-solving and analytical skills Desirable Previous use of EMIS system 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice Address Hall Bank Pontesbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0RF Employer's website "}