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Nursing Auxiliary – Ward 66 Neurosurgery • Glasgow
NHS Scotland
Thank you for your interest in the position of Nursing Auxiliary – Ward 66 Neurosurgery
in Glasgow
with NHS Scotland.
NHS Scotland
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1. Could you tell us about your previous experience working in a surgical ward and what key skills you developed during that time? Could you tell us about your previous experience working in a surgical ward and what key skills you developed during that time?
2. What motivated you to apply for a position in the Neurosurgery ward specifically, and how do you think your skills align with the demands of this role? What motivated you to apply for a position in the Neurosurgery ward specifically, and how do you think your skills align with the demands of this role?
3. How do you define patient-centred care, and can you provide an example of how you have implemented this approach in your previous roles? How do you define patient-centred care, and can you provide an example of how you have implemented this approach in your previous roles?
4. Describe a time when you had to advocate for a patient’s needs. What steps did you take, and what was the outcome? Describe a time when you had to advocate for a patient’s needs. What steps did you take, and what was the outcome?
5. Working effectively in a team is essential for this role. Can you describe a successful collaboration you have had with colleagues in a previous job? Working effectively in a team is essential for this role. Can you describe a successful collaboration you have had with colleagues in a previous job?
6. How do you handle conflicts or disagreements with team members, especially in high-pressure environments such as a surgical ward? How do you handle conflicts or disagreements with team members, especially in high-pressure environments such as a surgical ward?
7. This position requires flexibility in working hours, including nights and weekends. How do you manage your work-life balance in such a demanding schedule? This position requires flexibility in working hours, including nights and weekends. How do you manage your work-life balance in such a demanding schedule?
8. Can you discuss a time when you had to adapt quickly to changes in a patient's condition or in your work environment? Can you discuss a time when you had to adapt quickly to changes in a patient's condition or in your work environment?
9. How do you stay current with best practices and developments in healthcare? Can you give examples of any recent training or professional development activities you have participated in? How do you stay current with best practices and developments in healthcare? Can you give examples of any recent training or professional development activities you have participated in?
10. What are your long-term career goals, and how do you envision this role contributing to your professional growth? What are your long-term career goals, and how do you envision this role contributing to your professional growth?
11. Can you explain what you believe are the specific needs of patients in a neurosurgical setting and how you would address them as a Nursing Auxiliary? Can you explain what you believe are the specific needs of patients in a neurosurgical setting and how you would address them as a Nursing Auxiliary?
12. How would you approach working with patients who may have communication difficulties or cognitive impairments? How would you approach working with patients who may have communication difficulties or cognitive impairments?
13. Could you explain the importance of PVG scheme membership and the process of ensuring compliance with such regulatory requirements in your work? Could you explain the importance of PVG scheme membership and the process of ensuring compliance with such regulatory requirements in your work?
14. How do you ensure that you adhere to health and safety regulations and infection control policies in your daily tasks? How do you ensure that you adhere to health and safety regulations and infection control policies in your daily tasks?
15. If you noticed a colleague who was struggling to manage their workload, what actions would you take to support them? If you noticed a colleague who was struggling to manage their workload, what actions would you take to support them?
16. Imagine a patient expresses fear or anxiety about their upcoming surgery. How would you address their concerns while ensuring their comfort and safety? Imagine a patient expresses fear or anxiety about their upcoming surgery. How would you address their concerns while ensuring their comfort and safety?
17. How do you ensure that you are respecting and valuing the diversity of patients and colleagues in your role? How do you ensure that you are respecting and valuing the diversity of patients and colleagues in your role?
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nNursing Auxiliary – Ward 66 Neurosurgery with NHS Scotland in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom\n\nNHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included. The shift pattern for this position is 12 hours, days, nights, weekends. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team within the Institute of Neurological Sciences, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Health Care Support Worker to join our team within Ward 66. It is essential that you have previous experience of working in a surgical ward. You Must Be Able To Demonstrate a commitment to patient-centred care continuing professional development an understanding of our service and the specific needs of our patients (or a commitment to learn and develop these skills). You will demonstrate flexibility, and a willingness to participate in service progression and growth. The ability to work effectively in a team is essential. This post requires PVG scheme membership / Disclosure Scotland check. As part of NHSGGC pre employment checking for all appointed candidates. Informal contact: Lesley Diggines, Senior Charge Nurse, 01412012013, Lesley.diggines@ggc.scot.nhs.uk Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately. Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process. NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board. Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process. For application portal/log-in issues, please contact in the first instance"}