{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nHead of Nursing (Internal Only) with East Cheshire NHS Trust in Victoria Road, Macclesfield\n\n **This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.** An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional nurse leader to join the Acute and Integrated Community Care Directorate with a specific focus on patient quality, safety and standards of care to deliver a good patient experience. The Directorate of Acute and Integrated Community Care is made up of 3 service lines Acute, Urgent and Community Care with a varying range of specialties including Emergency & Acute Medicine, Critical Care, Medical Specialties and 5 Care Communities. You will be a key member of the Directorate working alongside the Deputy Director and Clinical Director. We are looking for someone who has a proven track record and substantial experience in the care of patients across a range of specialties and significant experience in a senior nurse leadership role. You should be able to demonstrate dynamic, inspirational and compassionate leadership skills to help us meet the local and national challenges. We are looking for someone committed to continually striving to achieve excellence in patient focused care. Hours per week: 37.5 Interview date: 7th January 2025 Working under the direction of the Deputy Chief Operating Officer and professionally led by the Director of Nursing the post holder will lead on the following key aspects: Professional and operational leadership Clinical Governance and quality Nursing/Midwifery/AHP workforce planning Service Development Managing nursing/AHP performance You will embody our values, have a passion for operational delivery, a passion for patient care and have excellent communication skills. A proven track record of innovation and success in senior operational and clinical management roles is essential, including high levels of engagement with staff and external partners. You will be accountable for the professional development of nursing staff. You will provide professional leadership that will enable, influence, negotiate and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders to improve patient care and nurse leadership. As a very senior nurse, you will work with the Director of Nursing and Quality to ensure that professional standards are maintained across the Trust and that the organisation fulfils in total, its mandatory responsibilities concerning safety, risk and governance. If you are a confident, well organised, strong, and a visible leader with high standards, excellent clinical skills and knowledge with extensive experience of working within an acute trust this is the ideal opportunity for you. About us Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application. "}