{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nWard Host with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Christchurch, England, United Kingdom\n\n Job Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ward Host to join the team at the Macmillan Unit. The inpatient ward at the Macmillan Unit provides palliative and End of Life Care to patients with life limiting disease. The successful candidate needs to have good interpersonal skills. Base Location: Christchurch Hospital Interview Date: 14th April 2025 Main duties of the job To assist and maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene, in line with Infection Control guidelines and food safety standards, for the meal delivery service. To support the nutritional and social wellbeing of our patients. To assist in the preparation of all patient food services, working in conjunction with the ward and specialist teams to provide a high quality service to patients at the required times ,ensuring that the patients' oral intake is adequately reported to the trained nurse. To assist in providing a professional and friendly environment for the patients. To achieve the operational and timely delivery of a full range of catering services withinthe ward environment. To prepare and serve hot/cold snacks and drinks as requested. In conjunction with nursing staff, to ensure that patients are appropriately positioned inthe bed/chair to be able to eat and drink safely. To keep the patients' beverage area and dining room clean and tidy and restock asrequired. In partnership with the ward cleaner, to take responsibility for the ward kitchen ensuring it is clean and tidy and complies with hygiene requirements. About us Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview. Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pa pr Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 153-SP04368 Job locations Christchurch Hospital Fairmile Road Christchurch BH23 2JX Job Description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Responsibilities Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Numeracy and Literacy Good standard of general education Desirable Food Hygiene Certificate Experience Essential Life experience Experience of employment Desirable Previous experience in healthcare Previous experience in the NHS Tecnical Skills Competency Essential Basic IT skills Good interpersonal skills Ability to establish & maintain effective communication skills in person and on the telephone Understanding of the importance of confidentiality Desirable Experience with people who have cognitive impairment Experience with caring for people with co-morbidities Knowledge Essential Basic understanding of the emotional needs of patients and their families Other requirements specific to the role Essential Be enthusiastic and motivated Ability to show a caring attitude Ability to work under pressure Personal Attributes Essential Neat, tidy appearance Ability to show initiative + prioritize work effectively Show sensitivity to the needs of others Emotionally able to work within the field of Palliative Care Ability to work as a part of the team Ability to work in a demanding environment Desirable Commitment to personal training and development Language requirement Essential Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role Person Specification Qualifications Essential Numeracy and Literacy Good standard of general education Desirable Food Hygiene Certificate Experience Essential Life experience Experience of employment Desirable Previous experience in healthcare Previous experience in the NHS Tecnical Skills Competency Essential Basic IT skills Good interpersonal skills Ability to establish & maintain effective communication skills in person and on the telephone Understanding of the importance of confidentiality Desirable Experience with people who have cognitive impairment Experience with caring for people with co-morbidities Knowledge Essential Basic understanding of the emotional needs of patients and their families Other requirements specific to the role Essential Be enthusiastic and motivated Ability to show a caring attitude Ability to work under pressure Personal Attributes Essential Neat, tidy appearance Ability to show initiative + prioritize work effectively Show sensitivity to the needs of others Emotionally able to work within the field of Palliative Care Ability to work as a part of the team Ability to work in a demanding environment Desirable Commitment to personal training and development Language requirement Es"}