{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nWard Clinical Sister/Charge Nurse with George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust in Nuneaton, United Kingdom\n\nGeorge Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women's, children's, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people. The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire. Our vision is \"to EXCEL at patient care\". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join #TeamEliot. Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour aren't as likely to apply unless they meet every qualification of non specialist roles. We're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role and meet our values, but your experience doesn't align perfectly with everything in the Job Description or Person Specification- apply anyway or email the Recruiting Manager to discuss the role further We are proud to support the Armed Forces community. We are a Veteran Aware and Reservist Friendly organisation and welcome applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Instructors, and family members of serving personnel. Job overview Job Title -Victoria Ward Clinical Sister/Charge Nurse Hours per week: 37.50 Permanent/Fixed Term Salary: £35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata Closing Date: 15/05/2024 Interview Date: 30/052024 This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly. All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas. A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. Careers at George Eliot - 'Where you make a difference' Main duties of the job Victoria ward is a 27 bedded Acute Medicine ward where we provide safe, compassionate, and comprehensive care for our patients using integrated team approach. You will have the opportunity to link with all stakeholders both within and external to the organisation, which will be crucial to delivering excellent patient focused care and experience on Victoria and support the Acute Medicine Services. Provide clinical leadership and clinical management of the service 24 hours 7 days a week and continuously monitor and maintain clinical standards and quality care. Monitor effectiveness of protocols and patient triage requirements and escalate level of care for acutely ill patients where necessary. Working for our organisation Here at George Eliot our vision to ' excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate employees who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are: E ffective Open Communication e x cellence and safety in everything we do C hallenge but support E xpect respect and dignity L ocal health that inspires confidence Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking. Detailed job description and main responsibilities • Responsibilities include leading the nursing team clinically and providing direction. - Conducting comprehensive, systematic, and precise nursing assessments of patients as needed. - Ensuring a high standard of nursing care that adheres to best practices for patient safety and experience. - Creating and using opportunities to enhance the health and well-being of patients. - Working clinical shifts as required. - Operating within NMC Guidelines and Trust Policies, acknowledging personal capabilities and limitations. - Encouraging teamwork among nurses and the multidisciplinary team to maintain high care standards. - Engaging in clinical audits to monitor and elevate care quality. - Maintaining effective communication with the multidisciplinary team while respecting patient and relative confidentiality. - Participating in all aspects of direct patient care, including hydration, nutrition, continence, pressure area care, and injury prevention. - Completing all trust documentation related to patient care and departmental safety to a high standard. - Executing treatments, investigations, diagnostics, and referrals according to patient care plans. - Practicing in accordance with NMC Guidelines and Trust Policies, recognizing personal strengths and weaknesses. - Fostering positive relationships within the nursing teams and offering appropriate advice and support. - Instructing, mentoring, and supervising students and junior staff to ensure competence. - Promptly responding to deteriorating patients and supporting junior staff in such situations. Person specification Experience and Knowledge Essential criteria Experience of working as a band 6 within an acute specialism or band 5 with experience working in acute settings Experience of supervising junior staff Managerial experience Experience in managing and delivering sustained change Understanding of clinical governance Audit and research/Evidence base practice Qualification(s) and Professional Training Essential criteria Qualified Nurse - on current NMC registered Evidence of continuous professional development Mentoring/teaching qualification History taking and assessment Skills and Abilities Essential criteria Teaching and presentation skills Competent holistic patient assessment Intravenous administration Venepuncture, Cannulation, CVC access IT skills Ability to write reports Experience of clinical supervision Personal Qualities Essential criteria Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to communicate at senior nurse level to both internal and external agencies Motivated and enthusiastic Other Essential criteria Valid driving licence Please note: George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust utilises a third party recruitment system (TRAC). When applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into TRAC where all subsequent information regarding your application will be generated. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages via the NHS Jobs website. Furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any emails/messages sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. By applying for this post you are consenting to George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system, TRAC. The Job application data you provide will be used to assess your application for employment at GEH, to verify your information and conduct reference checks, and to communicate with you. If you accept employment with GEH, the information collected will become part of your employment record and will be used for employment purposes. All information provided will be used for recruitment purposes only and processed in a lawful, fair and transparent manner. Other: The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice, if appropriate for the role, it is a mandatory requirement for all newly appointed staff to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service application. In response to NICE guidance and to support the reduction of health harm from tobacco, the Trust has a smoke-free site policy which applies to anyone on Trust sites. Staff who smoke will be supported to quit or not smoke whilst on Trust sites. George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees as they are at the heart of our patients journey. Our aim is to ensure that employees are equally valued, respected, empowered and included within an organisation that is representative of all members of the community. We define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual - taking pride in that we value employees, job applicants, students, volunteers, patients and visitors as people. This is reflected within our excel behaviours with a vision to create a workplace that represents a culture of kindness, joy and inclusion. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download Victoria Band 6 JD (PDF, 888.2KB) Victoria Band 6 PS (PDF, 552.5KB) Vicotira FRF (PDF, 648.5KB) GE Hospital Staff Campaign Interactive (PDF, 1.9MB) Functional Requirements (PDF, 620.0KB) "}