Thank you for your interest in the position of LR201195 Porter
in Aberdeen
with NHS Grampian.
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The whole thing should take you less than five minutes.
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Then, we'll ask you to answer one or more questions of your choice from the list below:
1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your work experience related to this role? Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your work experience related to this role?
2. Why did you apply for the Porter position with NHS Grampian? Why did you apply for the Porter position with NHS Grampian?
3. Do you have previous experience working in a hospital environment or a similar role? If so, can you describe your responsibilities? Do you have previous experience working in a hospital environment or a similar role? If so, can you describe your responsibilities?
4. This role involves transferring patients. How would you ensure the safety and comfort of patients during the transfer process? This role involves transferring patients. How would you ensure the safety and comfort of patients during the transfer process?
5. How comfortable are you with handling and transporting clinical waste and other sensitive materials? What safety measures would you take? How comfortable are you with handling and transporting clinical waste and other sensitive materials? What safety measures would you take?
6. Good communication is essential in this role. Can you give an example of a time you effectively communicated in a team setting? Good communication is essential in this role. Can you give an example of a time you effectively communicated in a team setting?
7. How do you approach working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and staff members? How do you approach working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and staff members?
8. Can you describe a situation where you resolved a conflict or misunderstanding with a colleague? What was the outcome? Can you describe a situation where you resolved a conflict or misunderstanding with a colleague? What was the outcome?
9. The job requires flexibility to work across various sites. How do you adapt to changes in your work environment? The job requires flexibility to work across various sites. How do you adapt to changes in your work environment?
10. Can you provide an example of a time when you faced an unexpected challenge at work? How did you handle it? Can you provide an example of a time when you faced an unexpected challenge at work? How did you handle it?
11. What do you understand about the importance of health and safety procedures in a healthcare setting? What do you understand about the importance of health and safety procedures in a healthcare setting?
12. How would you ensure that you follow safe lifting practices when moving patients or equipment? How would you ensure that you follow safe lifting practices when moving patients or equipment?
13. NHS Scotland values diversity and inclusivity. Can you share your thoughts on these values and how they relate to teamwork? NHS Scotland values diversity and inclusivity. Can you share your thoughts on these values and how they relate to teamwork?
14. What motivates you to work as a Porter in a healthcare setting, and how do you think you can contribute to our team? What motivates you to work as a Porter in a healthcare setting, and how do you think you can contribute to our team?
15. Do you hold a full clean manual driving license, and are you comfortable driving in various conditions? Do you hold a full clean manual driving license, and are you comfortable driving in various conditions?
16. The role requires working on a rota between Monday and Sunday. Are you able to commit to this schedule? The role requires working on a rota between Monday and Sunday. Are you able to commit to this schedule?
17. Do you have any questions for us about the role or NHS Grampian? Do you have any questions for us about the role or NHS Grampian?
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nLR201195 Porter with NHS Grampian in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom\n\n NHS GRAMPIAN PORTER - Band 2 Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Woodend Hospital, Royal Cornhill Hospital, all City and Shire Sites An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Porter to work based at our hospital site at ARI. On occasion there may be a requirement to assist other hospital sites within the NHS Grampian region, so flexibility is required. Hours of work are 37 hours working between Monday to Sunday on a rota. Duties And Responsibilities May Include All Portering and driving tasks. Transferring of patients between various areas of the hospital Ensuring the safe movement of medical equipment Transporting clinical waste and dangerous materials Delivering patient notes Must have the ability to carry out all aspects of the role safely Good oral and written communication skills are essential to the role Applicants must hold a full clean manual driving licence. Successful candidates will undergo a PVG check. Full training will be provided. In the event a large volume of applications are received, the vacancy may close earlier than stated. For Informal enquires email: chris.mcguile@nhs.scot NHS 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. 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 short listing purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: To View Our Accessibility Statement, Please Follow This Link Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates. Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - 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 member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian. Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.** NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values."}