{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nHealthcare Assistant with Woodside Medical Practice in Telford, Shropshire\n\n Healthcare Assistants work as part of the team, providing clinical support to the multidisciplinary team and to assist other members of the team to ensure a high standard of patient care. Working under the supervision of a clinician and in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, be responsible for performing specific duties including basic vital observations. The Healthcare Assistant will also undertake basic housekeeping duties as directed by the clinician in charge and have a flexible approach to shift patterns and service needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working. We are looking for a Health Care Assistant on a part to full time basis who will be able: To work efficiently and professionally with the multidisciplinary team to provide a safe and efficient service to all service users and their carer. To competently undertake and record (and after appropriate training) base line observations: - Temperature - Pulse - Respiration - Blood oxygen saturations - Blood pressure - Weight - Urinalysis - Blood Glucose - Peak Flow - ECG Recording - Venepuncture - Diabetic blood appointments, including foot checks. - NHS health checks - Learning Disability Health checks - Assisting with Minor op procedures (coils and implants) Act as first point of contact with patients and/or their carer, maintaining oversight of the waiting room. To liaise with clinicians over the appropriate prioritisation of patients in the waiting room, utilising recommended early warning scores such as PEWS (Paediatric Early Warning Score) or NEWS2 (National Early Warning Score). Able to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to escalate concerns to a registered healthcare professional. Recognising changes in patients observations/condition and reporting them to the nurse in charge/ appropriate registered healthcare professional. Assisting with patient treatment including patient dressings, chaperone and during any medical emergencies, To feedback, report and escalate as appropriate the condition and welfare, including safeguarding, of patients to the appropriate clinician. About us Assisting nursing staff in caring for an individuals hygiene and physical comfort. Dispose of clinical waste in line with health and safety instructions Undertake clinical activities as directed and under the supervision of the Registered Nurse Measure and record routine observations of temperature, pulse, blood pressure, Weight and, urinalysis Apply simple dressings to speciality definition Assist with patient mobility using correct equipment and techniques. Handle and label specimens safely and correctly Assist patients and chaperone whilst clinical examination / procedures are being undertaken Collect drugs required for the appropriate clinical session, ensuring safe return and storage after clinical session has ended Maintain patient confidentiality at all times Assemble nursing documentation, including all stationery requirements for clinical sessions Use EMIS to check clinic lists, reporting any discrepancies to clerical staff / senior nurse on duty Record demographic details of individuals in manual and computerised records Answer telephone courteously, relay messages accurately and promptly, answer general enquiries by visitors Verbally update the Registered Nurse regarding patients condition Support communication with patients, relatives or their carers and encourage participation including assisting patients, relatives and carers where there are specific communication difficulties Support distressed patients and relatives Be aware of and support individual, religious, cultural and psychological needs Ensure correct clinical information is displayed, regularly updated and waiting times monitored Check referral letters, results / x-rays/visual field analysis are available for clinical session, and contact relevant departments to obtain information, if not available Direction of patients to relevant areas for investigations, giving written information as required Work without direct supervision offering assistance to student nurses and new members of staff Prepare clinical area and department prior to start of clinics Maintain, monitor and control stock and equipment within the department, reporting any deficit to senior nurse on duty Prepare specific equipment required within the department prior to clinical procedures Assist in protecting patients, visitors and staff from abuse and assist in managing abusive and aggressive behaviour Be responsible for clinical incident reporting according to the Practice's health and safety standards Escort patients to other departments with out direct supervision Works to well established routine / procedures, may participate in discussions on proposed changes "}