{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nNurse - band 5 equivalent with Wessex Children’s Hospice Trust (Naomi House) in Sutton Scotney, Hampshire\n\n We're currently looking for Nurses (Band 5 equivalent) to join our highly skilled 'family' of nurses. Job role includes caring for children and young adults with life threatening and life limiting conditions, whether they are with us for a relaxing short break, emergency care or for end of life. Day/night/flexible hours contracts available, and applications from newly qualified nurses, registered adult or children's nurses or learning disabilities nurses welcome. A genuinely flexible approach is so important, as well as a combination of excellent clinical skills and a sensitive and compassionate nature. A background in palliative care would be welcomed, but its not essential. We are currently unable to support any applications for sponsorship from candidates residing outside of the UK Key Responsibilities To provide a high standard of palliative care for children, young adults with complex health care needs and members of their families. To develop and maintain the clinical skills required to deliver complex care using practice based on best evidence. To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary Care Team providing care, advice and support in line with professional accountability. To provide supervision and support to other members of the Care Team, valuing the skills and qualities of all Team members, sharing expertise and learning new skills freely and willingly. To be aware of the safety and safeguarding needs of children, young adults, families and other staff and to comply with: The Children Act 2004 DOH No Secrets Guidance on developing and implementing multi-agency policies and procedures to protect vulnerable adults from abuse (Mar 2000) Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 NMC code and guidelines About us Job Description Nurse Reports to Clinical Team Leader Job Summary The post involves working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team providing specialist palliative care and support for children and young people from 0-35 years. The post holder will be expected to work without direct supervision, providing a high standard of holistic care to children and young people with a variety of complex health needs. Effective communication skills are required to support children, young people and their families during their stay in the hospices. The hospices provide care over a 24-hour period and the post holder is expected to work flexibly across all shifts. Key Responsibilities To provide a high standard of palliative care for children, young adults with complex health care needs and members of their families. To develop and maintain the clinical skills required to deliver complex care using practice based on best evidence. To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary Care Team providing care, advice and support in line with professional accountability. To provide supervision and support to other members of the Care Team, valuing the skills and qualities of all Team members, sharing expertise and learning new skills freely and willingly. To be aware of the safety and safeguarding needs of children, young adults, families and other staff and to comply with: The Children Act 2004 DOH No Secrets Guidance on developing and implementing multi-agency policies and procedures to protect vulnerable adults from abuse (Mar 2000) Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 NMC code and guidelines Key Tasks Undertake clinical nursing assessment of the child /young person and develop comprehensive care plans in partnership with family members ensuring practice based on best evidence. Clinical assessment will include evaluation of symptoms and review of symptom management plans in collaboration with the wider multi-disciplinary team. Deliver a high standard of clinical nursing care which is based on best evidence. Communicate effectively and sensitively with children, young people and their families. Be responsible for the safe administration of medication following the Medicines Management policy/SOP and NMC guidance. Lead and co-ordinate a small team during a shift under the supervision of the Site Coordinator organising the care and activities for the shift delegating to non -registered staff appropriately. Maintain accurate records of all types, whether written or electronic and maintain confidentiality at all times. Maintain an up to date knowledge and awareness of issues around the safeguarding of children and young adults, ensuring that appropriate steps are facilitated through effective communication across multidisciplinary agencies. Be responsible for developing and maintaining own skills identified in the Clinical Competency Framework with support from the Practice Education team. Maintain agreed governance processes through incident reporting and risk assessment. Participate in audits as required. Liaise with outside agencies involved in the care and support of the children and young people and their families. Attend meetings as required, including staff meetings and support sessions. Participate in the orientation of new staff and students; act as mentor if requested, on completion of the Mentorship course. Be responsible for personal professional development, maintaining awareness of current developments in palliative care for children, young people and families. All staff are reminded of their responsibility to adhere to Trust and Departmental Infection Protection Policies, including PPE use, cleaning and decontamination of the environment and equipment in order to protect their own health and that of service users, other employees and visitors. This job description does not attempt to describe all the tasks and responsibilities of the post, but rather illustrates with examples the main role of the post-holder. It is therefore subject to alteration and development and will be reviewed jointly with the post-holder and Director of Care. "}