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GR - Healthcare Support Workers - NHS Lothian • Edinburgh
NHS Scotland
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NHS Scotland
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1. Can you describe your relevant experience in healthcare and how it has prepared you for the role of a Healthcare Support Worker? Can you describe your relevant experience in healthcare and how it has prepared you for the role of a Healthcare Support Worker?
2. What do you understand about the SCQF level 6/7 qualifications, and how do these relate to the responsibilities of a Band 3 Support Worker? What do you understand about the SCQF level 6/7 qualifications, and how do these relate to the responsibilities of a Band 3 Support Worker?
3. Have you previously worked in a multi-disciplinary team? Can you tell us about your experience and your role within that team? Have you previously worked in a multi-disciplinary team? Can you tell us about your experience and your role within that team?
4. How would you define patient-centred care, and why do you think it is important in a healthcare setting? How would you define patient-centred care, and why do you think it is important in a healthcare setting?
5. Can you share an example of a time when you went above and beyond to support a patient or service user? What was the outcome? Can you share an example of a time when you went above and beyond to support a patient or service user? What was the outcome?
6. NHS Lothian emphasises its core values. Which of these values resonates most with you, and why? NHS Lothian emphasises its core values. Which of these values resonates most with you, and why?
7. How do you handle ethical dilemmas in a healthcare environment? Can you provide an example? How do you handle ethical dilemmas in a healthcare environment? Can you provide an example?
8. What transferrable skills do you possess that will benefit you in this healthcare role? What transferrable skills do you possess that will benefit you in this healthcare role?
9. How do you ensure effective communication with patients, especially those who might be distressed or confused? How do you ensure effective communication with patients, especially those who might be distressed or confused?
10. Can you describe a time when you faced a significant challenge within a healthcare team? How did you contribute to resolving the issue? Can you describe a time when you faced a significant challenge within a healthcare team? How did you contribute to resolving the issue?
11. The healthcare environment can often change rapidly. How do you adapt to unexpected situations or changes in patient needs? The healthcare environment can often change rapidly. How do you adapt to unexpected situations or changes in patient needs?
12. What are your views on continuous professional development in healthcare, and how do you plan to further your skills while working with NHS Lothian? What are your views on continuous professional development in healthcare, and how do you plan to further your skills while working with NHS Lothian?
13. If selected for a Trainee Band 3 position, how do you plan to approach your training and development over the next 9-12 months? If selected for a Trainee Band 3 position, how do you plan to approach your training and development over the next 9-12 months?
14. What motivated you to apply for the Healthcare Support Worker position specifically at NHS Lothian? What motivated you to apply for the Healthcare Support Worker position specifically at NHS Lothian?
15. Where do you see yourself in five years within the healthcare field, and how does this role align with your career aspirations? Where do you see yourself in five years within the healthcare field, and how does this role align with your career aspirations?
16. Imagine a situation where a colleague is struggling with their workload and is visibly stressed. How would you approach this? Imagine a situation where a colleague is struggling with their workload and is visibly stressed. How would you approach this?
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nGR - Healthcare Support Workers - NHS Lothian with NHS Scotland in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom\n\nNHS Lothian are recruiting Healthcare Support Workers and have opportunities available at Band 3 and Trainee Band 3 levels. NHS Lothian provide a Generic Recruitment process, no need for multiple applications or interviews. We accept one application, you will have one interview and there will be one decision, with your skills, experience and preference choice being taken into consideration to match to one of our vacancies. A link to the NHS Lothian Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan can be found via the following link: https://services.nhslothian.scot/nursingandmidwifery/strategic-plan-2023-2028/ We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals who put patients first and who will work within our values. By joining our friendly and supportive teams, NHS Lothian will provide you with the opportunity to gain a wide range of transferrable skills and experience. Band 3 Trainee Healthcare Support worker This role is not an entry level role, and some relevant experience is required. You will be paid at a Band 2 level, while undertaking educational and clinical competencies to enable you to take on the full range of duties within the Band 3 Job descriptions. Following successful completion of the training program you will progress into the Band 3 pay scale, ideally within 9-12 months of starting. Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker This role is suitable for someone with experience in healthcare and/or has attained SCQF level 6/7 in a health care related subject. This role encompasses the full duties within the Band 3 Job Description. Current Vacancies For Trainee Band 3 Healthcare Support Workers There are currently no trainee band 3 posts available Current Vacancies for Band 3 Healthcare Support Workers (experience in healthcare/SCQF level 6/7 in a healthcare related subject required): Royal Infirmary Hospital - Interventional Radiology (fixed term) Royal Infirmary Hospital - Respiratory & Lung Cancer Nurse Spec Team Royal Edinburgh Hospital - Robert Fergusson Unit Royal Edinburgh Hospital - Merchiston Ward, Acute Mental Health Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion - Ward E2 East Lothian Community Hospital - Ward 2 Older, Adult Mental Health (1x 22hrs, 1x 30hrs) Edinburgh District Nursing Edinburgh Hospital To Home Royal Hospital for Children and Young People - Dalhousie (long stay medical ward) Royal Hospital for Children and Young People - Outreach Service (based in the Scottish Borders - nightshift only) HMP Addiewell Midlothian Community Mental Health Team Midlothian - Complex & Exceptional Needs Service (ACENS) St John's Hospital - Endoscopy Please note that the list is subject to constant change. When completing the online application form please note if you have an area of preference. For more information on the vacancies available, please see the attached flyers below with contact details for the clinical areas. If you would like to have an informal, visit or have a tour of any of our areas, please email the Generic Recruitment Team, who will be able to help arrange this for you: loth.genericrecruitment@nhs.scot About If you are an internal NHS Lothian Band 3 candidate we will not proceed with shortlisting and interview and instead you will move to our internal transfer process. To find out more about the internal transfer process, please click on the link below: Internal recruitment application process for nursing vacancies (scot.nhs.uk) If You Would Like To Arrange a Careers Conversation To Discuss Your Career, Career Pathways And Opportunities Within NHS Lothian Please Click On The Link Below Career Conversations (scot.nhs.uk) Please note that we anticipate that the interviews for this advert will take place on 17/10/2024 at the Comely Bank Centre in Edinburgh. Find out what our staff say about working in NHS Lothian at: https://careers.nhslothian.scot/acute-specialist-nurses/who-we-are/ **Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage** Please note that this advert is for substantive posts only and not the staff bank."}