{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nLarch Ward Sister with Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust in London, England, United Kingdom\n\n Job Summary We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated senior nurse who will provide professional and clinical leadership to Larch ward, a 20 bed surgical ward specialising primarily in emergency & elective gynaecology and general surgery. This is a busy and acute ward offering diverse experience and is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate. The successful candidate will lead the team. They will promote quality and excellence in nursing care, enhancing and developing clinical standards. They will ensure that the patient experience is of the highest quality - inspiring patient and public confidence. The Surgical Unit at Lewisham hospital provides elective and emergency care across a range of specialties - Gynaecology, Ear, Nose & Throat, Orthopaedics, General, Urology and Colorectal Surgery. The trust is committed to developing leadership expertise and is offering degrees in management via the apprenticeship route, which is a fully funded and accredited degree as part of one's personal/professional development. We also have in house University of Greenwich accredited Surgical and Orthopaedic courses. We are committed to developing all staff by providing training programs to enable them to gain a wide range of skills and experience including in house surgical skills, Urology, Spinal and Gynaecology study days. Main duties of the job The Ward Manager focuses on the delivery of high quality, safe and effectivecare focused on improving outcomes and experiences for patients, familiesand carers. Nurses/Midwives in this role will: Have continuous responsibility for a defined clinical area; Be the key contact member for the multidisciplinary teamProvide professional leadership and line management for a team of Nursing/midwifery and support staff;Delegate work and supervise colleagues accordingly;Assess patients, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based care;Provide expert clinical advice;Ensure patient pathways are optimally managed;Manage budgets and resources efficiently and effectively; Be responsible for the safety of the clinical environment; Champion a culture of learning and quality improvement in the clinical area. Ensure his/her group of patients have a managed pathway and beds in the ward are optimally utilised, seeking expert support if required. About Us Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Plus HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 197-LC6531 Job locations Lewisham Larch ward, Lewisham hospital, London SE136LH Job Description Job responsibilities Have continuous responsibility for a defined clinical area; Be the key contact member for the multidisciplinary team Provide professional leadership and line management for ateam of nursing/midwifery and support staff; Delegate work and supervise colleagues accordingly; Assess patients, plan, implement and evaluate evidence basedcare; Provide expert clinical advice; Ensure patient pathways are optimally managed; Manage budgets and resources efficiently and effectively; Be responsible for the safety of the clinical environment; Champion a culture of learning and quality improvement in the clinical area. Ensure his/her group of patients have a managed pathway and beds in the ward are optimally utilised, seeking expert support if required. Responsibilities Job description Job responsibilities Have continuous responsibility for a defined clinical area; Be the key contact member for the multidisciplinary team Provide professional leadership and line management for ateam of nursing/midwifery and support staff; Delegate work and supervise colleagues accordingly; Assess patients, plan, implement and evaluate evidence basedcare; Provide expert clinical advice; Ensure patient pathways are optimally managed; Manage budgets and resources efficiently and effectively; Be responsible for the safety of the clinical environment; Champion a culture of learning and quality improvement in the clinical area. Ensure his/her group of patients have a managed pathway and beds in the ward are optimally utilised, seeking expert support if required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Nursing or Equivalent RN - Part 1 Relevant specialist course or similar Mentorship course (supervising and assessing) Desirable Knowledge of quality standards MSC Experience Essential Senior clinical experience within their speciality Audit and Research Experience Evidence of clinical leadership qualities Ability to prioritise and organise workload Desirable Lead an audit Leading a ward Knowledge Essential Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Computer Skills Ability to conduct own project successfully and follow them through Desirable Change management Statistics and report writing Counselling skill Personal Qualites Essential Maturity and self-"}