Breast & Endocrine Physician Associate • London St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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in London
with St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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1. Can you describe your experience in taking patient histories and performing physical examinations? What protocols do you follow to ensure thoroughness? Can you describe your experience in taking patient histories and performing physical examinations? What protocols do you follow to ensure thoroughness?
2. What specific training do you have in the assessment and treatment of breast and endocrine conditions? What specific training do you have in the assessment and treatment of breast and endocrine conditions?
3. How do you keep up-to-date with the latest developments and best practices in your field, particularly regarding breast and endocrine health? How do you keep up-to-date with the latest developments and best practices in your field, particularly regarding breast and endocrine health?
4. Could you provide an example of a complex case you handled and how you approached the diagnostic and treatment process? Could you provide an example of a complex case you handled and how you approached the diagnostic and treatment process?
5. The Trust emphasises values such as Excellent, Kind, Responsible, and Respectful. Can you share an example of how you have embodied these values in your previous roles? The Trust emphasises values such as Excellent, Kind, Responsible, and Respectful. Can you share an example of how you have embodied these values in your previous roles?
6. How do you approach building rapport with patients, especially in sensitive scenarios involving breast and endocrine issues? How do you approach building rapport with patients, especially in sensitive scenarios involving breast and endocrine issues?
7. Describe a situation where you had to demonstrate responsibility in a clinical setting. What was the outcome? Describe a situation where you had to demonstrate responsibility in a clinical setting. What was the outcome?
8. How do you ensure that all your interactions and care delivery align with the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults? How do you ensure that all your interactions and care delivery align with the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults?
9. Can you explain the protocols you follow when identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns? Can you explain the protocols you follow when identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns?
10. Have you encountered a situation involving a safeguarding issue? How did you handle it, and what steps did you take? Have you encountered a situation involving a safeguarding issue? How did you handle it, and what steps did you take?
11. What is your approach to working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals? Can you provide an example where teamwork was crucial in delivering patient care? What is your approach to working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals? Can you provide an example where teamwork was crucial in delivering patient care?
12. How do you communicate complex clinical information to non-medical colleagues or patients? How do you communicate complex clinical information to non-medical colleagues or patients?
13. The role may require you to work within various healthcare settings, including community and specialist services. How do you adjust your practice to suit different environments? The role may require you to work within various healthcare settings, including community and specialist services. How do you adjust your practice to suit different environments?
14. What are your thoughts on the role of research and education in improving patient outcomes, particularly in the field of breast and endocrine health? What are your thoughts on the role of research and education in improving patient outcomes, particularly in the field of breast and endocrine health?
15. What do you consider the biggest challenges facing Physician Associates in the NHS today, especially in the realm of breast and endocrine care? How would you address these challenges? What do you consider the biggest challenges facing Physician Associates in the NHS today, especially in the realm of breast and endocrine care? How would you address these challenges?
16. Can you describe a time when you faced a significant clinical challenge? What did you learn from the experience? Can you describe a time when you faced a significant clinical challenge? What did you learn from the experience?
17. Why are you interested in this particular role at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust? Why are you interested in this particular role at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nBreast & Endocrine Physician Associate with St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London\n\n The potholder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust vision of: A thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement. We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust,being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflects these. St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share in this commitment. The Trust is clear that all staff have a responsibility to be aware of children and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and that each member of staff, clinical and non-clinical, will attend child or adult safeguarding training that is provided at an appropriate level to suit their role. The Trust has the additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to take. M Clinical / professional Take part in all of the treatment and assessment services of the department as and when requested, and work within the policies and procedures of the organisation. Take patient histories and perform physical examinations of a patient. Record the history and examination in the medical records. Perform other tasks, not prohibited by law in which the physician assistant has been trained and is proficient to perform About us *****Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role***** "}