{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nBand 6 Senior Staff Nurse - Benjamin Weir Ward (Cardiac Surgery) with St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in London, United Kingdom\n\n Job summary Senior Staff Nurse - Benjamin Weir Ward (Cardiac Surgery) To support and deputise for the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure the provision of excellent nursing care and the effective management of staff and other resources. To co-ordinate the day-to-day management of the ward/department and ensure excellent communication is maintained & facilitate patient flow through the department. To ensure that there are education and training opportunities for all staff, including pre and post registration students and /or providing specialist knowledge if working in a clinical area where a post registration course is essential. To assist the ward sister in maintain safe staffing levels. Main duties of the job St George's Hospital is one of the country's leading teaching hospitals with an international reputation for patient care, education and research. Benjamin Weir ward is a 28 bedded ward that specialises in the care of patients undergoing cardiac surgery, stepping down patients from CTICU on day 1 post surgery. Benjamin Weir ward is a dynamic ward that is changing with the increasing demands on the St George's cardiac surgery service, a regional tertiary centre delivering high quality care. We are looking for applicants with strong leadership skills and experience. Ideally you should have a minimum of 18 months experience within Cardiac surgery.You will be expected to work as an excellent role model as you develop your clinical and leadership skills providing excellent patient care. You will take charge and lead the team with the support of the Senior Sister and Junior Charge Nurse with an emphasis to drive and continually improve patient care and customer service. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working closely with doctors, surgeons, Nurse Practitioners, teams of physiotherapists and occupational therapists, as well as the Cardiothoracic ITU. So if you are ambitious and have excellent leadership skills and can make a real difference while caring for cardiac surgery patients this is the job for you. About us The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust vision of:Since 2015 we have been a thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement. We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflect these. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RN (general) Desirable 3 years post registration experience, of which 18 months within the speciality Awareness of professional responsibilities Knowledge of current nursing issues Desirable Relevant specialist course Organisational Management Essential Ability to prioritise work and to co-ordinate the ward or department Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care according to individual needs. Demonstrates an understanding of the application of leadership skills Has good verbal and written communication abilities Desirable Computer literate Education and Research Essential Demonstrates knowledge of the application of evidence based practice Demonstrates an understanding of the assessment process for student nurses Has knowledge of performance review Desirable Education/Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification Evidence of audit or research project Attended IPR course / knowledge of performance review General Essential Demonstrates enthusiasm for the clinical speciality Demonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to patient care Adaptable and responsive to changing needs Ability to motivate and lead staff for a shift Ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation. Desirable Clinical Leadership Course Person Specification Qualifications Essential RN (general) Desirable 3 years post registration experience, of which 18 months within the speciality Awareness of professional responsibilities Knowledge of current nursing issues Desirable Relevant specialist course Organisational Management Essential Ability to prioritise work and to co-ordinate the ward or department Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care according to individual needs. Demonstrates an understanding of the application of leadership skills Has good verbal and written communication abilities Desirable Computer literate Education and Research Essential Demonstrates knowledge of the application of evidence based practice Demonstrates an understanding of the assessment process for student nurses Has knowledge of performance review Desirable Education/Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification Evidence of audit or research project Attended IPR course / knowledge of performance review General Essential Demonstrates enthusiasm for the clinical speciality Demonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to patient care Adaptable and responsive to changing needs Ability to motivate and lead staff for a shift Ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation. Desirable Clinical Leadership Course Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address St George's Blackshaw Road London SW17 0QT Employer's website "}