{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nSenior Healthcare Support Worker with NHS Scotland in Irvine, Scotland, United Kingdom\n\nNHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. Who We Are NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. Our Purpose Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran. Our Values Caring, safe, respectful To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net) What You Will Do We have a number of vacancies within our inpatient Forensic, Rehabilitation and Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit at Woodland View, Irvine. As Band 3 Health Care Assistant you will work as part of an inter-disciplinary team, providing person-centred, recovery focused interventions under supervision of Registered Nursing staff. A genuine interest in working with people experiencing complex mental health needs and often physical health challenges is essential to the role and applicants should have relevant experience of working in care settings delivering high quality care. You will display a positive attitude towards enhancing the care experience of service users. You will have a willingness to engage in training opportunities to enhance your knowledge base and be able to provide evidence of professional development. A flexible approach to shift patterns will be essential with a focus upon working weekends and night shift. Positions available (please indicate preferred positions, in order of preference on you application) For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job Training is provided to enable the Senior HCSW to comply with the Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland 2009; and with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers, both as amended from time to time. Understands and complies with HCSW mandatory induction standards and code of conduct. Completion and maintenance of statutory & mandatory learning activities. Awareness, understanding and compliance of policies and practices e.g. Escort Policy, Prevention and control of infection and Health and Safety. Can demonstrate knowledge and competence of equipment used within the department to support the Registered Nurse and ensure that they are compatible and in good working order. Will escalate any concerns to a registered nurse. For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification Hours Ward 6 (Forensic Low Secure) 2 posts at 37 hours per week. Ward 7C (Forensic Rehabilitation) 1 Post at 37 hours per week Ward 8 (IPCU) 5 posts at 37 hours per week If you want to find out more about the role, please contact: Ward 6 SCN Mark McColgan, Mark.mccolgan@aapct.scot.nhs.uk, 01294322370 Ward 7C Senior Charge Nurse Lindsay Porter, 01294 322364 Ward 8 Senior Charge Nurse Dougal McClarty or Deputy Charge Nurse Ricky Young and Myra Jane McKinstray on 01294 322373 From 1 April 2024, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37.5 to 37 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings. NHS Ayrshire and Arran will implement this change but it may not be possible to fully transition from 1 April and there may therefore be some areas of the organisation where implementation may take longer. If the department is currently unable to safely accommodate the reduced hours from 1st April, you may be required to work 37.5 hours per week (pro rata for part-time staff) until the department can meet the requirements without impacting patient safety - you will, of course, be remunerated accordingly. NHS Ayrshire and Arran is committed to full implementation of the 37 hour working week across all areas as soon as it is safe to do so Additional Information For Candidates You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted. For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates. Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub : https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home - for advice and support with any system issues. We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain. Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments. Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran. Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence. NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further informa"}