Assistant Practitioner/Nurse Associate - AXESS Sexual Health • Warrington Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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in Warrington
with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust .
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1. Could you describe your experience working in sexual health services, particularly with young people and the LGBTQI+ community? Could you describe your experience working in sexual health services, particularly with young people and the LGBTQI+ community?
2. What specific safeguarding procedures have you followed in your previous roles, particularly for vulnerable groups? What specific safeguarding procedures have you followed in your previous roles, particularly for vulnerable groups?
3. How do you ensure you stay updated with the latest clinical guidelines and procedures in sexual and reproductive health? How do you ensure you stay updated with the latest clinical guidelines and procedures in sexual and reproductive health?
4. Can you walk us through your approach to conducting a patient assessment and reporting any significant changes to the clinical team? Can you walk us through your approach to conducting a patient assessment and reporting any significant changes to the clinical team?
5. Describe a situation where you had to undertake partner notification for a patient. How did you handle it? Describe a situation where you had to undertake partner notification for a patient. How did you handle it?
6. How do you approach working within a multi-disciplinary team, and what role do you typically take during team discussions? How do you approach working within a multi-disciplinary team, and what role do you typically take during team discussions?
7. In what ways have you previously contributed to the education and development of other team members or students? In what ways have you previously contributed to the education and development of other team members or students?
8. Describe an instance where you had to supervise or support a less experienced colleague. What challenges did you face, and how did you address them? Describe an instance where you had to supervise or support a less experienced colleague. What challenges did you face, and how did you address them?
9. How do you ensure that you maintain patient confidentiality and privacy during consultations? How do you ensure that you maintain patient confidentiality and privacy during consultations?
10. Can you provide an example of how you have effectively communicated complex health information to a patient with low health literacy? Can you provide an example of how you have effectively communicated complex health information to a patient with low health literacy?
11. How do you handle situations where a patient may be anxious or distressed about their sexual health? How do you handle situations where a patient may be anxious or distressed about their sexual health?
12. What does lifelong learning mean to you, and how have you incorporated it into your professional practice? What does lifelong learning mean to you, and how have you incorporated it into your professional practice?
13. Give an example of how you've contributed to the quality of care in your previous role. What measures did you implement to ensure compliance with clinical governance? Give an example of how you've contributed to the quality of care in your previous role. What measures did you implement to ensure compliance with clinical governance?
14. How do you identify and manage risk issues that could affect patient care? How do you identify and manage risk issues that could affect patient care?
15. Can you discuss your proficiency with clinical procedures such as venepuncture, cryotherapy, or immunisation? Can you discuss your proficiency with clinical procedures such as venepuncture, cryotherapy, or immunisation?
16. Describe your experience with IT systems in your previous roles. How do you ensure accurate documentation and data management? Describe your experience with IT systems in your previous roles. How do you ensure accurate documentation and data management?
17. The role involves adaptability to various community settings. Can you share an experience where you had to adjust your approach in a fluctuating environment or non-traditional clinical setting? The role involves adaptability to various community settings. Can you share an experience where you had to adjust your approach in a fluctuating environment or non-traditional clinical setting?
18. How would you approach a situation where you feel uncomfortable with a task due to its ethical implications? How would you approach a situation where you feel uncomfortable with a task due to its ethical implications?
19. How do you promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in your practice, particularly within the services you provide? How do you promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in your practice, particularly within the services you provide?
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nAssistant Practitioner/Nurse Associate - AXESS Sexual Health with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Warrington\n\n We are looking for a qualified band 4 assistant practitioner or nurse associate to join the Warrington & Halton axess team. In axess we provide an integrated and innovative approach to sexual health through combining expertise in contraception & reproductive health, STIs & HIV, system leadership, digital health & postal testing The service has a mobile clinic that can be adapted for use in health promotion and community events. The post holder will be responsible for providing a high standard of sexual reproductive healthcare with specific focus on young people, LGBTQI+ and will have experience and knowledge of safeguarding practice and procedures (children and adult). They will provide general/specific care for these client groups and will be proficient and competent to work across professional disciplines, referring clients for assessment and treatment or to other agencies as required. The successful candidate will work alongside and / or under the supervision of the sexual health Practitioners, and other clinical staff within the axess Sexual Health team to deliver and evaluate care interventions developed to meet those needs. Supervision may be direct/indirect depending upon competency/complexity of work. The post holder will continue to develop and undertake a range of delegated tasks and will report to a Registered Practitioner. They will provide general/specific care for a client group and will be proficient and competent to work across professional disciplines, referring clients for assessment and treatment or to other agencies as required. About us Clinical Initiate patient triage to be able to manage patient lists independently Undertake asymptomatic screening in fast track clinics and be able to order routine bloods/investigations and have a basic understanding of normal and altered values. Undertake a designated range of patient assessments such as reviewing a medical history and reporting any changes to the clinical team. Utilise clinical skills appropriately to enhance the delivery of patient care e. g. Venepuncture, immunisation and provision of medication under direction of Patient Specific Directions (PSDs). Manage and maintain own treatment lists for Chlamydia and a range of routine contraceptions, with use of PSDs. Manage and administer cryotherapy treatment where appropriate to relevant and appropriate patients. Undertake partner notification (PN) and/or support patients to use online e-PN. Assess those patients with special needs such as those under 16 and discuss with clinical team where appropriate and , ensuring all necessary safeguarding procedures are undertaken according to Trust and local service guidelines Manage recall of patients such as Hepatitis A/B & HPV vaccinations, repeat Chlamydia testing and Depo Provera injection. Function as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team Chaperone as required including assistance in LARC clinics Maintain clear concise and legible documentation adhering to prescribed standards and protocols Use IT systems for relevant tasks g . accessing patient records & results, requesting investigations, data collections. Obtain consent in accordance with Trust Consent Policy To maintain a patient orientated approach towards care delivery and to plan and deliver high standards of care (in conjunction with relevant professionals where appropriate) Undertake a designated range of interventions (according to protocol) to promote patient wellbeing e.g. smoking cessation, obesity, alcohol intervention and safe sex practices. Recognise the need for referral and undertake appropriate referrals to nurse practitioner &/or services within the NHS, independent & voluntary sectors Undertake, monitor & record the following basic observations:- - Temperature, Blood pressure, Pulse, Respiration - With readings outside of normal parameters referred/discussed appropriately within the clinical team Undertake pregnancy testing according to clinical protocols liaising with clinical team where appropriate according to clinical guidelines. Work alongside axess outreach practitioners in the community where appropriate. Leadership/Interpersonal To maintain health, safety and security and report any concern To maintain patient confidentiality at all times To contribute to effective communications with patients, relatives and members of the Sexual Health team To acknowledge own limitations and to work with the confines of the remit of the assistant practitioner and the knowledge and skills framework To supervise others relevant to grade and participate in their education and development To ensure effective and efficient use of physical resources To contribute to the development of services Education and Development To develop and maintain own clinical skills and knowledge using a competency framework to ensure effective care delivery To ensure compliance with mandatory training and personal development plans To adopt a lifelong learning approach to developments and maintain a portfolio of practice and development To contribute to the assessment and development of others where appropriate Participate in the induction and orientation of newly appointed staff and students to the team. To assist in and promote evidence based care Clinical Governance To ensure compliance with policies and procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others Maintain the work environment in line with infection control policies To report any concern regarding patient care Identify risk issues which could affect patient care Undertake risk assessments where appropriate To participate in patient and public involvement activities Support and promote peoples equality, diversity and rights To participate in audit & research, benchmarking and any other initiatives as required Conform to safe practices "}