{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nGynaecology Nurse incl Early Pregnancy with George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust in Nuneaton, United Kingdom\n\nGeorge Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women's, children's, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people. The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire. Our vision is \"to EXCEL at patient care\". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join #TeamEliot. Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour aren't as likely to apply unless they meet every qualification of non specialist roles. We're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role and meet our values, but your experience doesn't align perfectly with everything in the Job Description or Person Specification- apply anyway or email the Recruiting Manager to discuss the role further We are proud to support the Armed Forces community. We are a Veteran Aware and Reservist Friendly organisation and welcome applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Instructors, and family members of serving personnel. Job overview Job Title - Gynaecology Nurse incl Early Pregnancy Hours per week - 37.50 Perm/Fixed Term - Permanent Salary - According to experience Closing Date: 25th June 2024 Interview Date: 8th July 2024 Are you an experienced nurse who is passionate about women's health care services? Are you committed to delivering high quality, compassionate and effective care? If so, we want to hear from you. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 nurse to join the gynaecological outpatient team within the Women & Children's Service at GEH. We are a forward thinking, passionate and compassionate service providing a wide variety of care to women. A key part of the team that delivers services such as Colposcopy and Hysteroscopy and nurse led clinics such as cervical screening and the early pregnancy assessment unit. This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly. All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas. A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. Careers at George Eliot - 'Where you make a difference' Main duties of the job To provide clinical leadership through effective monitoring and implementation of standards and evidence-based practice. Provide clinical leadership and direction to nursing team. Act as a role model for all nursing staff within the unit always promoting professional practice. To take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the clinical area. To deputise for the lead nurse in their absence. Co-ordinator of the shift and the rostered allocation of staff, referring to other CNS's if appropriate or available. Have a fundamental understanding of Early pregnancy and Gynaecology. Attending relevant training that is required for these areas. Have an expert knowledge of early pregnancy, management options (including associated side effects and evidence-based use of complementary therapies) and be able to sign post to other services or support groups. Be able to communicate with women and health care professionals at all levels, in both primary and secondary care; demonstrate excellence in written, verbal and telephone skills, including documentation. Undertake consultations independently, including assessment, history taking, physical and psychological assessment and Early pregnancy ultrasound. Be competent in the use of and interpreting diagnostic skills such as speculum examination, vaginal examinations, and assisting in clinical procedures. venepuncture, and cannulation, administering medication. Working for our organisation Here at George Eliot our vision to ' excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are: E ffective Open Communication e x cellence and safety in everything we do C hallenge but support E xpect respect and dignity L ocal health that inspires confidence Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Patient Care Provide specialist nursing expertise, ensuring all staff are supported in their practice on day to day and ongoing basis. To ensure the assessment, development and evaluation of programmes of care in order to co-ordinate the holistic needs of women. Uses advanced decision making skills to utilise all available resources to deliver nursing care effectively and efficiently in a timely manner. To take measures to ensure the safety of women, which includes delegation of patient care to nurses and/or support staff with the appropriate levels of skills at all times, making adjustments as workload and caseload alters, using developed decision making skills. To report any incidents/accidents to the matron, completing Datix when appropriate Lead and/or assist in investigation of complaints and implement recommendations arising from these investigations. To facilitate research based practice within the department and ensure appropriate implementation. To ensure that Nursing and Clinical Pathways/Guidelines/Protocols are implemented and maintained. To ensure good standards of practice in the department, through participation in effective quality assurance measures such as clinical audit programmes. Audit and evaluate the emergency gynaecology service in order to develop staff and practice. To manage and effectively support patients through the delivery of difficult news, e.g. diagnosis of miscarriage, termination or ectopic pregnancy. Provide care to bereaved patients and their relatives introducing the bereavement team for specialised care and follow up. Communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary professionals and agencies, ensuring seamless care at a high standard. Produce patient information , ensuring it is updated to reflect current research based practice. To engage with service users, ensuring feedback is actively shared and supports developments within the service. Work two clinical shifts per week in the clinical area and provide support where necessary where staffing limits fall short of the required limits Management and ensure that duty rotas for the staff will provide effective and well balanced cover to meet with the requirements of the service and ensure the presence of suitably qualified and experienced nurses and support staff at all times. Develop new ways of working if workload requires this. To liaise with other ward/department managers and Lead Sonographer within the Directorate as necessary, to ensure workload and skill mix are effectively managed. Inform and discuss with Matron any problems highlighted. Participate in audit programmes and present results. Respond appropriately to incidents reported via the Datix system and investigations with monitoring of action plans To develop and embed evidence based care ensuring national guidance is implemented. Communicate complex and sensitive patient and staff information facilitating good working relationships. Ensure all resources are used to the optimum and manage the department's budget. To ensure all staff are conversant and comply with Trust policies and regulations and attend mandatory updates as instructed. To monitor the safe and effective use of all equipment and the economic use of supplies and ordering equipment replacement, together with maintenance of that equipment. To maintain accurate management records relating to all aspects of department management. To lead, motivate and develop staff to provide high standards of nursing care and be responsible for the management of Health & Safety matters, identifying that their work areas comply with all Health & Safety regulations. To carry out annual Personal Development Reviews of staff within the unit. To have knowledge and ability to appropriately escalate to matron ensuring safe practice and care at all times. To provide support to medical staff who are working in the department Education & Training To be a senior supervisor and assessor and preceptor to junior nurses and student nurses, working closely with education providers. To ensure staff are able to reach their full potential by enabling them to develop professional, clinical, managerial and communication skills, which will be identified through the use of appraisals and effective communication skills. To plan and participate in the teaching programmes of students, working closely with the Universities. To develop the nursing role within the area, providing training and assessment to extend clinical skills, as appropriate to the area. To identify areas for development of skills in line with the local and national guidance. To monitor and effectively manage all staff compliance within ESR for their statutory and mandatory training. Professional To take all measures to ensure safety and report all accidents/incidents to the Matron and to monitor the safe and effective use of all equipment and the economic use of supplies. Maintain accurate management records at all times, ensuring appropriate reporting mechanisms are used. To maintain a professional attitude at all times, developing the role of the nurse in the best interest of the patient and profession in accordance with the NMC documents. To promote a positive attitude for the profession and the Trust within which you are working. To be aware of personal and professional development. To attend courses and conferences as recommended and approved by the matron. To co-ordinate the development and implementation of the policies and protocols with particular emphasis on those that relate to gynaecology. To be conversant and comply with the gynaecology services guidelines and attend mandatory updates as instructed. Participate in research projects where appropriate, reporting findings within a multi-disciplinary framework and Implement research where appropriate. To be professionally accountable for one's own nursing practice, acting in a professional manner at all times abiding by the Code of Conduct and all other relevant NMC and Trust practice protocols and guidelines. To be responsible for the maintenance and improvement of own professional knowledge and competence in keeping with the practice and CPD standard laid down by the NMC to ensure continued professional registration. Personnel To participate in the selection, interviewing and induction of new members of staff. To be involved in manpower requirements in line with identified service developments, making recommendations on improvements in service as appropriate. To be responsible for the maintenance of day to day discipline within the ward/department and to undertake, where necessary, initiation of the disciplinary procedure. To counsel staff in relation to professional and personal matters including the management of sickness absence. To manage hazards/unsafe practices and ensure all accidents/untoward incidents are recorded in accordance with the laid down procedures, escalating to Matron/Operational Manager when required. Monitor staff performance with mandatory training. Organise staff appraisals, ensuring that developmental needs are linked to the maternity training plan. Person specification Person Specification Essential criteria Previous nursing experience at Band 6 (5 years) Evidence of being up-to-date with current issues relating to professional practice Knowledge of key national policy drivers for acute care including a desire to improve services and the patient experience Can demonstrate practical application of quality standards within the clinical setting e.g. Care Quality Commission, NICE guidance First level NMC nursing registration Degree or working towards Evidence of further Professional Development relevant to current post. Desirable criteria Evidence of implementing change in the workplace Able to promote equality, diversity and rights Mentorship of student nurses Evidence of advanced nursing studies, Master's degree (or working towards) Please note: George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust utilises a third party recruitment system (TRAC). When applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into TRAC where all subsequent information regarding your application will be generated. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages via the NHS Jobs website. Furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any emails/messages sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. By applying for this post you are consenting to George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system, TRAC. The Job application data you provide will be used to assess your application for employment at GEH, to verify your information and conduct reference checks, and to communicate with you. If you accept employment with GEH, the information collected will become part of your employment record and will be used for employment purposes. All information provided will be used for recruitment purposes only and processed in a lawful, fair and transparent manner. Other: The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice, if appropriate for the role, it is a mandatory requirement for all newly appointed staff to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service application. In response to NICE guidance and to support the reduction of health harm from tobacco, the Trust has a smoke-free site policy which applies to anyone on Trust sites. Staff who smoke will be supported to quit or not smoke whilst on Trust sites. George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees as they are at the heart of our patients journey. Our aim is to ensure that employees are equally valued, respected, empowered and included within an organisation that is representative of all members of the community. We define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual - taking pride in that we value employees, job applicants, students, volunteers, patients and visitors as people. This is reflected within our excel behaviours with a vision to create a workplace that represents a culture of kindness, joy and inclusion. 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 (PDF, 760.5KB) Person Specification (PDF, 448.6KB) Functional requirements (PDF, 512.6KB) "}