{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nHealth Care Assistant with Hospiscare in Exeter, Devon\n\n Job Description 1. JOB DETAILS Job Title: Health Care Assistant Band: 3 Location: Searle House, Exeter EX2 5JJ Hours: As on contract, including rotation to nights Team/Directorate: Inpatient Unit (IPU) Responsible To: Ward Manager Responsible For: N/A Accountable to: Head of Inpatient Services and Clinical Quality 2. JOB PURPOSE To work within a multi-disciplinary team and alongside registered nursing staff to deliver a high standard of evidence-based specialist palliative care. To provide holistic and person-centred care and support for patients with complex life-limiting illnesses. 3. KEY RESULT AREAS/PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 3.1 Main Responsibilities Assist with the implementation of planned care for patients and those close to them under the supervision of registered colleagues to ensure a high standard of nursing care at all times. Assist in monitoring patients conditions on a continuous basis, in partnership with patients, families and carers, to ensure appropriate escalation to senior colleagues when required. Develop communication skills to be able to interact with patients in a sensitive and professional manner in order to promote and maintain Hospiscares values. Undertake completion of HCA competencies to be able to deliver simple clinical observations and provide input to patient care plans. Assist in general housekeeping and monitoring of stock/supplies to ensure smooth running of the ward to a high standard. Adhere to Hospiscares clinical recordkeeping policy when providing and sharing verbal, digital or written information and instructions, to ensure patient confidentiality is observed at all times. Infection Prevention and Control Maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees is everyones responsibility. All staff are required to adhere to Hospiscares Infection Prevention and Control Policy and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection prevention and control at all times. This includes ensuring personal and team compliance with all relevant policies and procedures, and acting upon or reporting any identified risks. Disclosure and Barring Service This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced level check with Adults and Children Barred Lists. 3.2 Key Contacts Internal Ward Manager Inpatient Unit team Medical team Reception and Front of House team Catering and Estates teams Supportive Care team Volunteers Student Nurses and trainees External Patients and those close to them 3.3 Health & Safety Ensure that Health and Safety guidelines and fire regulations are strictly adhered to Comply with safe working practices as defined by Hospiscare Complete online training as and when required Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by acts or omissions at work Report any accidents, incidents or near misses as soon as reasonably practicable Manage own work life balance and general wellbeing, including any relevant pressures in respect of lone working, travel, difficult environments and challenging situations 3.4 General Be aware of and adhere to Hospiscare policies and procedures at all times Take part in progress/performance reviews throughout the year Cooperate with other Hospiscare departments Attend training courses and complete online training modules as required to meet the requirements of the post Take responsibility for own personal development, seeking out opportunities to learn new skills Undertake any other duties as requested by management which are reasonably deemed to be within the scope of the role 3.5 Other Apply the Hospiscare values and behaviours to every aspect of the role at all times Promote and maintain the brand standards of Hospiscare As a Health Care Assistant on our IPU, you will work alongside registered nursing staff in the multi-disciplinary team, helping to provide holistic and person-centred care and support for patients with complex life-limiting illnesses.  You will have experience in delivering care in a clinical setting, alongside awareness of the complexities of working with individuals at times of distress and conflict. Some experience of working in specialist palliative care would be an advantage. You will work equally well on your own initiative, managing a delegated workload and escalating issues as appropriate, or co-operatively as part of the team.  Your developed communication and interpersonal skills will also be essential to be effective in this role.  Assist with the implementation of planned care for patients and those close to them under the supervision of registered colleagues to ensure a high standard of nursing care at all times. Assist in monitoring patients’ conditions on a continuous basis, in partnership with patients, families and carers, to ensure appropriate escalation to senior colleagues when required. Develop communication skills to be able to interact with patients in a sensitive and professional manner in order to promote and maintain Hospiscare’s values. Undertake completion of HCA competencies to be able to deliver simple clinical observations and provide input to patient care plans. Assist in general housekeeping and monitoring of stock/supplies to ensure smooth running of the ward to a high standard. Adhere to Hospiscare’s clinical recordkeeping policy when providing and sharing verbal, digital or written information and instructions, to ensure patient confidentiality is observed at all times. "}