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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nGP HCA with SHAWBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE in Shrewsbury\n\n Due to the relocation of one of our colleagues, we are looking to recruit an experienced HCA to join our Nursing Team. The successful candidate be supported by our Practice Team which includes Practice Nurses, HCAs, GPs, Administrators, Dispensers and a range of new ARRS roles. We are looking for an experienced and qualified HCA who is friendly and enthusiastic to provide a high quality of care to our patients. The successful candidate will also be confident, have excellent organisational skills, be able to self-manage and be IT proficient. Job summary We are looking for an experienced HCA to support the Practice Nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering high quality care to patients within a safe and efficient working environment. The HCA will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education. About us Shawbury Medical Practice In Brief Are you a looking for an exciting new opportunity? Due to the relocation of one of our colleagues, we are looking to recruit an experienced HCA to join our Nursing Team. The successful candidate be supported by our Practice Team which includes Practice Nurses, HCAs, GPs, Administrators, Dispensers and a range of new ARRS roles. We are looking for an experienced and qualified HCA who is friendly and enthusiastic to provide a high quality of care to our patients. The successful candidate will also be confident, have excellent organisational skills, be able to self-manage and be IT proficient. As a patient focused surgery, we are looking for someone with a kind and patient approach and we would envisage the successful applicant would be able to demonstrate: previous experience in a clinical setting, whether in general practice or elsewhere previous experience of comparable HCA work the ability to work well under pressure as part of a rewarding but highly demanding role good organisational skills good IT / computer skills All posts at the practice are worked on an agreed rota, within the core hours of 8.00am to 6.00pm. Disclosure and Barring Service Check All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Shawbury Medical Practice About The Post : Hours are full time, with Five mornings per week 8.00 12.30 covering our Phlebotomy provision (22.5 hours per week) and Four afternoons of up to 18 hours per week providing broader HCA services (details below) and finale details will be agreed with the successful candidate 25 days FTE Annual Leave per year + 8 days Statutory Leave Days (pro rata) Salary commensurate with experience The HCA is responsible for providing HCA and Phlebotomy services to the practice population, within the boundaries of the role. About You: The successful candidate will have: previous HCA experience in general practice (full role scope detailed below) previous knowledge/experience of EMIS web clinical system the willingness and drive to develop the post, in partnership with the practice team including gaining experience and knowledge suitable to the post problem solving, proactive approach to the role flexible, team working approach the ability to work well under pressure as part of a rewarding but highly demanding role good organisational skills good IT / com good computer skills kind and patient approach with patients, colleagues and visitors Job Description Job summary and scope Job summary We are looking for an experienced HCA to support the Practice Nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering high quality care to patients within a safe and efficient working environment. The HCA will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a suitable number of high-quality applications, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Main duties of the job Phlebotomy Service Dressing Service including the undertaking and overview of various dressing, of differing levels of complexity and variety commensurate with experience and qualification. With the willingness to develop these skills further with appropriate support etc. Wound Care Service - including the provision of and overview of various wound care, of differing levels of complexity and variety commensurate with experience and qualification. With the willingness to develop these skills further with appropriate support etc. Support the Practice Nurses with health promotion programmes. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Support the Practice Nurses with the management of chronic disease clinics Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required and assist GP with minor procedures such as coil fitting IM injections such as vitamin B12 Administer flu vaccinations and other vaccines if appropriately trained Carry out ECGs as requested Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Monitoring stock control Other administrative and clinical duties that might be required from time to time Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Ensure fridges are monitored and cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working within the NHS or Primary Care Experience of working in a GP practice Experience as a Health Care Assistant Awareness of QOF Health Promotion experience Phlebotomy Good communication skills Team player but also able to manage their own workload Strong IT skills Time management skills Dependable, adaptable and flexible Positive outlook Confident, assertive and resilient Willingness to maintain skills and education Good standard of education Care Certificate/qualification Experience of EMIS Vaccine administering qualification "}