{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nHealth Care Assistant - STHK Various Areas with Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Prescot, England, United Kingdom\n\n Job Summary To be considered for this fantastic opportunity and to be interviewed on the day, please submit your online application form and confirm your first, second and third preference. Healthcare Assistants Are a Vital Part Of Our MWL Team, They Support Nursing Staff And Patients Across a Wide Range Of Specialties, Wards, And Department Across The Trust.We Have Exciting Opportunities Available Across Both Whiston And St. Helens Sites At Mersey And West Lancashire Teaching Hospital In The Following Areas: You must be available to work ALL required shifts over 7 days including earlies, lates and nights due to service demands. We welcome and encourage a range of individual with various race, ethnicity and cultural backgrounds to join our outstanding team and consider a career as a Healthcare Assistant. Becoming an HCA can be the perfect entry point into the NHS with the qualities and skills required. Many individuals possess the right transferrable skills and core values developed from different sectors and have experiences providing care for others. Main duties of the job The post-holder will carry out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse. To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high standards of nursing care to patients. To assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conductive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families. To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake. To ensure where entries are made in nursing documentation, that these are correct, legible and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse. To understand and adhere to all Trust Policies. To ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time. About us Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care. Our Services: Acute Care Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites. Primary Care Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital. Community Services Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre. Specialist Regional Services We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales. Achievements: Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018 Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal) National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum (pro rata if part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 409-6627556-A Job locations Whiston and St. Helens Hospital Warrington Road Prescot L35 5DR Job Description Job responsibilities To work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge. To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high standards of nursing care to patients. To assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conductive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families. To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake. To ensure where entres are made in nursing documentation, that these are correct, legible and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse. To understand and adhere to all Trust Policies. To ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To ensure that privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and is not compromised. To ensure that all patient information is confidential and is not disclosed to a third party except with permission of the Nurse in Charge. To report any untoward incidents/occurrences. To ensure that all patient care is delivered with the highest degree of professionalism. To present an appearance which gives a positive image of the Trust and a manner which is appropriate and which inspires confidence. To attend specifically fire and lifting and handling lectures annually and ensure appropriate updates are attended once H.C.A. training is complete. To participate in an annual performance review undertaken with the Ward Manager to identify personal development needs. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures. Job description Job responsibilities To work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge. To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high "}