{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nBank Staff Nurse with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester, United Kingdom\n\n Detailed job description and main responsibilities Professional Manage and generally supervise the ward in the absence of senior staff. Take individual responsibility for the nursing care of a group of patients as a registered nurse Provide a supportive role on the ward for nursing, medical and clerical Staff Undertake the nursing care of patients, ensuring privacy & dignity is maintained whilst being aware of physical and psychological needs To give a clear and accurate update at change of duties and ensure accurate documentation of nursing interventions To participate in the emergency care of patients and give any necessary instructions, including transfer information Participate in nursing procedures appropriate to the department Support and assist in the induction/training of junior staff/Health Care Assistant's acting as mentor to designated staff To welcome patients to the ward and its routine Be able to act as ward co-ordinator and ensure the safe and timely through put of patients, liaising closely with triage/admission staff, medical staff and other wards To liaise with medical and para medical personnel and community organisations To highlight areas of improvement/development within the department and undertake relevant projects To act as support for other ward nurses in relation to care of the surgical patient Safely escort patients to other areas and collect blood products from key departments Assist in the provision of meals / refreshments for patients whilst meeting their nutritional needs Assist in the general housekeeping duties of the ward Help to maintain a safe environment and report faults/risks etc to the nurse in charge Liaise with staff member responsible for stores/stationery and ordering and assist in the maintenance of stock levels Handles patients personal possessions, ensure cash and valuables kept securely as per policy Correct care and custody of controlled drugs and aid the safe storage of medicines Assist medical staff with procedures Carry out certain procedures such as cannulation and 12 lead ECG's and be prepared to learn new skills EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT The staff nurse is responsible for their own personal development and maintaining a personal development plan To complete the Ward introductory pack and preceptor pack Complete Principles and Practice of Intravenous Skills Programme and Cannulation Skills Training and update annually Annually attend all mandatory study days as per Trust and unit guidance PERSONAL Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship Show professional and courteous manner when answering the telephone and other enquires Maintain confidentiality with regard to patient information both at work and outside of working hours To be aware of and adhere to all policies including; sickness and absence, confidentiality, uniform and responsibilities under the Health and Safety at work act and be familiar with all risk assessments pertinent to the MAU Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy To be aware of limitations and utilise the preceptor system for any issues that arise To show respect for members of the team and endorse the ward philosophy of giving mutual support Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria RGN Degree or Diploma in Health Care Studies Desirable criteria Post Graduate certificate in cancer care / oncology/surgery Post graduate certificate in teaching and assessing Experience Essential criteria Experience in an acute surgical setting Desirable criteria Previous oncology experience Previous surgical experience Skills Essential criteria Good communication skills Ability to delver high standard of nursing care Computer literacy Understanding need for evidence based practice Desirable criteria Venepuncture Cannulation skills ECG'S Knowledge Essential criteria Participate in personal development Desirable criteria Knowledge of enhanced recovery pathways Other Essential criteria Rotation to night duty Team player Willingness to be involved with ward/unit/Trust initiatives Desirable criteria Understanding/experience of current national initiatives The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants. We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit. We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure. By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer. Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website. You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 740.8KB) The Christie Values and Behaviours (PDF, 919.5KB) Strategy Brochure (PDF, 1.0MB) Trust Membership - Christie Talent (PDF, 23.0KB) Travel to The Christie (PDF, 3.8MB) "}