Linen Porter • Kettering Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Thank you for your interest in the position of Linen Porter
in Kettering
with Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a video practice interview and we use your
computer's webcam & microphonedevice's cameraphone's camera
to record your answers.
We record your answers one at a time.
The whole thing should take you less than five minutes.
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First, we'll enable your camera & microphone and then ask you to record a short introduction about yourself, about 30 seconds long, to make sure your camera is working ok.
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 why you are interested in this position? Can you tell us a bit about yourself and why you are interested in this position?
2. What do you know about Kettering General Hospital and its values? What do you know about Kettering General Hospital and its values?
3. Have you had any previous experience in a similar role, such as in healthcare or facilities management? If so, can you describe what your responsibilities were? Have you had any previous experience in a similar role, such as in healthcare or facilities management? If so, can you describe what your responsibilities were?
4. Linen porters often work closely with clinical staff and other colleagues. How would you describe your communication style in a team environment? Linen porters often work closely with clinical staff and other colleagues. How would you describe your communication style in a team environment?
5. If you notice a shortage of linen that could affect patient comfort, what steps would you take to resolve the situation? If you notice a shortage of linen that could affect patient comfort, what steps would you take to resolve the situation?
6. What health and safety practices do you believe are important in a role like this, particularly regarding the handling of linen? What health and safety practices do you believe are important in a role like this, particularly regarding the handling of linen?
7. Given that this position requires flexibility, how do you manage your time when faced with multiple priorities? Given that this position requires flexibility, how do you manage your time when faced with multiple priorities?
8. What does providing a high-quality service mean to you in the context of patient safety and comfort? What does providing a high-quality service mean to you in the context of patient safety and comfort?
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Role:Linen PorterinKettering
Interviewed on Sunday 19 January 2025
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nLinen Porter with Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Kettering\n\n The portering department is looking for a motivated individual to join the linen distribution team on a part time basis of 32.5 hrs per week, over 5 days. The linen team pays a pivotal role in supporting patient comfort and safety and the successful candidate will work closely with clinical staff members and facilities colleagues; to ensure a high quality linen provision service. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: To order and receive clean laundry from the laundry provider. Assist in the recording of linen stock, deliveries, shortages and orders. To check delivery stock levels are correct and match provider delivery advice notes, advising the supervisor of any shortages. Identify ward and department daily linen requirements. Sort, pack, and deliver linen and associated items to wards and departments. Carry out visual maintenance checks of linen cages, electric tugs, trolleys reporting issues and requesting maintenance when required. Carry out cleaning duties in the linen room and linen cupboards. Provide occasional assistance to general portering. About us For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document. "}