{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nParamedic with Lion Health in Stourbridge, West Midlands\n\n The Paramedic will provide specialist and accurate resources and be an integral team member of Lion Health and the multi-disciplinary team providing clinical and administrative duties and home visits.You will use your advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose and treat patients, informing them of correct and appropriate clinical treatment choices or refer/signpost patients, if applicable. The post holder will administer various clinics such as face to face and telephone triage, taking responsibility for patients who have requested urgent appointments. You will ensure that you assist with medical reports, clinical support and safeguarding. Dependent upon your training, you will be authorised to undertake treatments and procedures which are within the College of Paramedic Guidelines standard framework, along with access to appropriate clinical supervision to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis. About us The post holder will: Clinical Responsibilities Perform specialist health checks and reviews in line with national and local guidelines Assess and triage patients and as appropriate define treatment or make necessary referrals to other members of the practice Perform and interpret ECGs Perform investigatory procedures as required Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, etc. Perform home visits as applicable Record clear consultation notes and accurate completion of documentation associated with the patients health care records Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, and where appropriate family members and/or carers Maintain confidentiality at all times Prescribe, issue and review medications as appropriate following practice, local and national guidelines Clinically examine and assess patients and plan clinical care to the patients needs Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately in patient complex, emergency or urgent situations, including the initiation of effective emergency care Provide/educate appropriate preventative health care and advice Provide clinical services required, within own competencies Undertake clinical sessions of telephone and face to face consultations Organise investigation, treatment and referral where appropriate Effectively manage the nominated areas of responsibility as allocated Implement and participate in vaccination programmes as appropriate Develop harmonious and effective relationships across all practice teams and with patients Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care Record or dictate and review the history of patients in consultations Support and implement patient safety initiatives and systems required by the practice Participate and utilise the audit to evaluate the quality of self-work and the team and where required implement improvements Administration Responsibilities Ensure accurate and timely summarising of patient medical records using appropriate written and electronic documentation according to the practice guidelines and policies Contribute and participate in audits, research, evaluation and clinical standard setting within the Practice Work with all governance and internal systems relating to the management of clinical systems and data Record clear IT based consultation notes to agreed standards. Ensure all practice policies are fully applied Fully document all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes Training and Responsibilities Be actively involved in own development and training Implement and participate in vaccination programmes as appropriate Undertake effective professional development as necessary to keep up to date with current requirements and in line with Practice policy Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the HCPC and College of Paramedics Undertake any relevant training as required relating to organisational standards and changes to software or systems Support and work closely with administrative and other clinical members of staff in the organisation/improvement of the practice systems for Clinical Governance and Quality Indicator targets Demonstrate skills and activities to others who may be undertaking similar work Attend courses and/or study days (internal and external) required to ensure professional development and improvements are met with new guidelines To keep up to date with latest developments/guidelines Quality Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet organisational needs. Effectively manage own time and workload. Contribution to the Implementation of Services Have a working knowledge, and contribute to Surgery handbooks, internal policies and procedures. Leave the workstation area tidy and ready for incoming colleague with information on any unresolved queries. Be conversant with and implement the Health and Safety at Work Act, Employment Law, The Data Protection Act and other legislation relative to the role. Be conversant with the CQC outcomes and ensure they are complied with. Undertake any relevant training as required relating to organisational standards and changes to software or systems. Develop harmonious and effective relationships across all practice teams and with patients. Undertake effective professional development as necessary to keep up to date with current requirements and in line with Practice policy. Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance. Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work. The above list of duties is not exhaustive and may be subject to change as deemed necessary. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be main to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CBR) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Infection Prevention & Control In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role. The Act requires the post holder to attend infection prevention and control training on induction and at regular updates and to take responsibility for the practical application of the training in the course of their work. Infection prevention and control must be included in any personal development plan or appraisal. THE ABOVE LIST OF RESPONSIBILITES IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AFTER DISCUSSION WITH MANAGER WHERE APPROPRIATE. WORKING CONDITIONS The post holder will be required to use VDU frequently, for prolonged periods of time. "}