Healthcare Support Worker • Burslem Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Thank you for your interest in the position of Healthcare Support Worker
in Burslem
with Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
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The whole thing should take you less than five minutes.
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First, we'll enable your camera & microphone and then ask you to record a short introduction about yourself, about 30 seconds long, to make sure your camera is working ok.
Then, we'll ask you to answer one or more questions of your choice from the list below:
1. Can you describe your previous experience in caring for others, whether professionally or personally? Can you describe your previous experience in caring for others, whether professionally or personally?
2. What motivated you to apply for the Healthcare Support Worker position? What motivated you to apply for the Healthcare Support Worker position?
3. How do you demonstrate 'Care' and 'Compassion' in your daily interactions with patients? How do you demonstrate 'Care' and 'Compassion' in your daily interactions with patients?
4. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to show 'Courage' in a difficult situation while caring for someone? Can you provide an example of a time when you had to show 'Courage' in a difficult situation while caring for someone?
5. What does 'Communication' mean to you in a healthcare setting, and how do you ensure effective communication with both patients and colleagues? What does 'Communication' mean to you in a healthcare setting, and how do you ensure effective communication with both patients and colleagues?
6. What transferable skills do you have that would make you a great addition to our team? What transferable skills do you have that would make you a great addition to our team?
7. How do you prioritise patient safety and dignity during personal care tasks? Can you provide an example? How do you prioritise patient safety and dignity during personal care tasks? Can you provide an example?
8. Describe how you would handle a situation where a patient is reluctant to accept help with personal care. Describe how you would handle a situation where a patient is reluctant to accept help with personal care.
9. Can you talk about your experience working as part of a team? How do you contribute positively to team dynamics? Can you talk about your experience working as part of a team? How do you contribute positively to team dynamics?
10. How would you handle a conflict with a colleague regarding patient care? How would you handle a conflict with a colleague regarding patient care?
11. Discuss a time when you noticed a change in a patient's condition. How did you respond? Discuss a time when you noticed a change in a patient's condition. How did you respond?
12. What approach do you take when assisting a patient with medication management? What approach do you take when assisting a patient with medication management?
13. How do you encourage independence in patients while ensuring their safety and comfort? How do you encourage independence in patients while ensuring their safety and comfort?
14. What strategies would you use to engage patients in their own care plans? What strategies would you use to engage patients in their own care plans?
15. Why do you think ongoing training and development are essential for healthcare support workers? Why do you think ongoing training and development are essential for healthcare support workers?
16. How do you stay updated on best practices in patient care and support? How do you stay updated on best practices in patient care and support?
17. What do you believe is the most challenging aspect of being a Healthcare Support Worker, and how would you address it? What do you believe is the most challenging aspect of being a Healthcare Support Worker, and how would you address it?
18. Can you share an experience that had a significant impact on your desire to work in healthcare? Can you share an experience that had a significant impact on your desire to work in healthcare?
19. Do you have any questions for us about the role or the organisation? Do you have any questions for us about the role or the organisation?
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Role:Healthcare Support WorkerinBurslem
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nHealthcare Support Worker with Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Burslem\n\n Have you ever cared for a relative, friend or neighbour? Do you havegood communication skills, a positive attitude and a genuine desire to care with some transferable skills that would make you a fantastic Healthcare Support Worker on our team at the Haywood Hospital or Cheadle Hospital? This could be your opportunity to begin your career with us in care. We are looking for people who display the right values and behaviour to come and join our amazing teams. We are looking for experienced and new to care, Healthcare Support Workers with roles available at Award-Winning Haywood Hospital and temporarily at our Cheadle Hospital. We offer: Permanent and Fixed Term Contracts. The option to complete your care certificate within the role. Career development and progression opportunities. The Community Hospitals pride themselves on the delivery of quality care to all inpatients, many with complex needs. All of our wards are dementia friendly and the admission age is 18 years old onwards. All wards promote the philosophy of self-care and the promotion of independence whilst offering the facilities of rehabilitation and assessment. The 6 C Principals are embedded in all we do: Care*Compassion*Competence*Communication*Courage*Commitment *Can you please outline in your Supporting Statement on the application form any transferable skills you may have that would make you a great addition to the team as a Healthcare Support Worker* Consider the 6 C's principal outlined above. As a Healthcare Support worker you will work as part of a team and as part of this role you will be expected to: Monitor patients and report any changes that identify the need for review of the patients' care Ensure peoples comfort, safety and dignity whilst also maintaining confidentiality at all times Enable, encourage and/or assist patients (where appropriate) with personal care such as; bathing, showering, toileting, hygiene continence care, skin integrity, meal prep and medication Assist/support or prompt the patient in managing medication Deliver support plans and safeguarding vulnerable people Contribute to outcome focused reviews Encourage peoples independence, choice, health and wellbeing Encourage individuals use of equipment and assistive technology Facilitate individuals transition to alternative services and support if needed Engage in organisational learning and development Provide excellence patient care and support Recording Care - complete documentation and feedback About us Please find attached the job description and person specification for more information. **Can you please outline in your Supporting Statement on the application form any transferable skills you may have that would make you a great addition to the team as a Healthcare Support Worker.** Consider the 6 Cs principals: Care*Compassion*Competence*Communication*Courage*Commitment "}