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Senior Nurse • Norwich
Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Thank you for your interest in the position of Senior Nurse in Norwich with Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust.

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1. Can you describe your experience in rehabilitation and end-of-life care and how it has prepared you for this role? Can you describe your experience in rehabilitation and end-of-life care and how it has prepared you for this role?

2. How do you ensure that the nursing care you provide is evidence-based and aligned with current best practices? How do you ensure that the nursing care you provide is evidence-based and aligned with current best practices?

3. Describe an instance where you acted as an advocate for a patient. What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them? Describe an instance where you acted as an advocate for a patient. What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?

4. How do you approach communicating complex medical information to patients and their families? How do you approach communicating complex medical information to patients and their families?

5. Can you give an example of how you have collaborated within a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes? Can you give an example of how you have collaborated within a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes?

6. What strategies do you employ to maintain high morale and motivation within your nursing team? What strategies do you employ to maintain high morale and motivation within your nursing team?

7. How do you handle conflict within your team or between team members and patients? How do you handle conflict within your team or between team members and patients?

8. Describe your experience with managing resources effectively within a nursing team. How do you ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining care quality? Describe your experience with managing resources effectively within a nursing team. How do you ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining care quality?

9. How do you approach mentoring and educating less experienced staff or nursing students in the ward? How do you approach mentoring and educating less experienced staff or nursing students in the ward?

10. How do you monitor compliance with infection control policies, and what steps do you take to address any non-compliance? How do you monitor compliance with infection control policies, and what steps do you take to address any non-compliance?

11. What system do you use to ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care? What system do you use to ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care?

12. Can you discuss a time when you initiated or participated in a clinical audit? What was the outcome? Can you discuss a time when you initiated or participated in a clinical audit? What was the outcome?

13. How do you stay current with nursing and clinical developments? Can you provide an example of how you've applied new knowledge to your practice? How do you stay current with nursing and clinical developments? Can you provide an example of how you've applied new knowledge to your practice?

14. What has been your role in developing and implementing training programmes for nursing staff? What has been your role in developing and implementing training programmes for nursing staff?

15. What attracted you to this specific role at Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust? What attracted you to this specific role at Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust?

16. How would you typically respond to a stressful situation in the clinical environment? Can you provide an example? How would you typically respond to a stressful situation in the clinical environment? Can you provide an example?

17. Can you share an experience where you had to adapt your communication style to meet the needs of a patient or colleague? Can you share an experience where you had to adapt your communication style to meet the needs of a patient or colleague?

18. How do you see your role evolving within the rehabilitation setting at the Trust? How do you see your role evolving within the rehabilitation setting at the Trust?

19. In what ways do you hope to influence change within the service as a Senior Nurse? In what ways do you hope to influence change within the service as a Senior Nurse?

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1. Can you describe your experience in rehabilitation and end-of-life care and how it has prepared you for this role?

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Role: Senior Nurse in Norwich

Interviewed on Wednesday 23 April 2025 at 20:30.

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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nSenior Nurse with Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust in Norwich\n\n An exciting opportunity has arisen within our 24 bedded inpatient unit providing rehabilitation and end of life care. Our patients come following medical or surgical treatments, and sometimes arriving directly from their own homes for palliative or end of life support. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and well motivated Senior Nurse into this full time post. You will work as an integral part of the rehabilitation team and be responsible for providing high standards of rehabilitation care to a group of patients. You will be required to deliver evidence based care to a high standard. Excellent communication skills and a supportive approach to team working within a rehabilitation setting are key to the success of this service. This is a key role working with all disciplines to deliver and achieve the best outcome for the patients who access this service. This post is real opportunity for member of staff who is keen to explore their role within rehabilitation and develop their skills at a Band 6 level and influence change within the service. About us Professional/Clinical To be wholly accountable for his/her own actions in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct. To act as an advocate for patients within the ward or department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines. In conjunction with senior clinical staff and specialist nurses, set monitor and evaluate standards of care for patients, and to take a lead role in clinical benchmarking. To advise on the promotion of health and prevent of illness, communicating effectively with patients, relatives and carers and ensuring that their education/information needs are met. To ensure that nursing care is based on sound and current research and initiate participate and promote nursing research and evidence-based practice. To liaise closely with members of the multidisciplinary team in developing integrated care pathways. To take a lead role in monitoring the patient experience through to discharge. To liaise with other agencies and organisation including voluntary sector. To ensure that all patient care is documented accurately and legibly and that information systems are maintained in a timely manner. To always ensure safe control and custody of drugs within the ward as per the Trusts policy. To check departmental equipment is correct and in working order, ensuring cleanliness after use and reporting defects promptly to the ward housekeeper, ensuring that the repairs are undertaken. To attend and participate in departmental meetings and ward rounds and help to promote new ideas and methods for the delivery of care and assist in their implementation through liaison and co-operation with the multidisciplinary team. To exercise a cost effect, high quality approach to patient care. Maintain up to date records. Ensuring that confidentiality is respected and that the NMC standards for Record Keeping are met. To ensure that infection control policies including hand washing are adhered to and to communicate any related issues to the appropriate person. Management Responsibility In conjunction with the Ward Manager and Quality Matron to provide clear and consistent leadership to a team of nurses, achieving and maintaining high morale based on sound organisation and clear relationships. To be responsible for the ordering, controlling and monitoring of resources within the ward, keeping with the agreed budgetary and establishment figures. Education & Professional Development To assess own educational needs via annual appraisal and PDP and take steps to keep up to date with clinical and nursing development in line with requirements of the Nursing & Midwifery Council. Participate in the education and assessment of staff undertaking courses. To facilitate the development of nursing staff within the ward to develop skills through mentorship, regular individual performance review and personal development plans. Assist the Ward Manager to ensure that clinical based teaching programmes are in place for ward staff and maintain accurate training records. In accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council Scope of Professional Practice continue to develop and expand your nursing role. To contribute to local and directorate teaching programmes and staff development initiatives including clinical supervision, for qualified and unqualified staff and students. To maintain a positive learning environment for all grades of nursing staff and students. Personnel Responsibilities In conjunction with the Ward Manager ensure that appropriate written induction programmes are available and utilised for all new staff within the ward. Assist with the implementation of, and work within the Trusts Personnel policies on all staff matters, including sickness, capability and disciplinary issues. To assist in the implementation and maintenance of clinical supervision for a peer group. Work with the Ward Manager in the recruitment, selection, appointment and retention of staff. Ensure that vacant posts are filled with a minimum of delay. To act as a role model, giving guidance, counselling and support to other staff and students. To ensure that new and temporary staff are fully introduced to the department and their duties and to actively participate in staff induction programmes. To actively participate in the business planning process. To allocate staff effectively making the best use of resources for effective and cost-efficient service provision. To provide information as required, including notification of incidents and accidents to staff, patient and visitors. To promote the ward as a centre of excellence and provide expert advice to other departments. "}