{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nStaff Nurse Band 5 with WILLOWBROOK HOSPICE in Prescot, United Kingdom\n\n Job summary At Willowbrook Hospice, we are always interested in meeting nurses who would like to come and work for us on a permanent basis for our Inpatient Unit on a full internal rotation, delivering skilled and compassionate care to our patients and their families Main duties of the job To be responsible for the delivery of the highest standards of specialist palliative care support and advice to patients. You should possess good communication skills, excellent care values and a strong sense of team spirit. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Margaret McConaghy, Head of Inpatient Services on 0151 430 8736 or e-mail MargaretM@willowbrookhospice.org.uk About us Willowbrook Hospice is a purpose built independent hospice opened in 1997. It is an adult hospice caring for patients with specialist palliative care needs, serving the community of St Helens and Knowsley. It was built with the support of local people. Willowbrook hospice is not just a building, it is a way of caring for people. The Hospice works to improve the lives of people who have a life-limiting or terminal illness, helping them to live well before they die. Willowbrook Hospice not only takes care of peoples physical needs but looks after their emotional, spiritual and social needs as well. It also supports carers, family members and close friends, both during a persons illness and in bereavement. Job description Job responsibilities Having knowledge of, and abide by, the NMC Code: Standards of conduct, performance, and ethics for nurses and midwives. To maintain confidentiality in respect of information concerning patients and their relatives at all times. To effectively assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for each allocated patient as determined by the nurse-in-charge. To ensure effective communications with the Medical Team and other health care professionals when providing individualised nursing care. To ensure effective communications with the Clinical Director To set the highest possible standards of care considering the holistic needs of the patient and his/her family/carer. To develop specialist knowledge to provide advice and counselling skills to patients and carers on the holistic needs which arise with terminal illness. To ensure the needs of the bereaved are fully met by the most appropriate individual or external agencies if required. To participate in areas of nursing research and be able to apply the findings of pertinent research and nursing practice, to the workplace. To adhere to and ensure that the requirements are achieved. To demonstrate organisational/time management skills relevant to the position. To be able to recognise and respond to stress and anxiety in self, colleagues and volunteers. To deal promptly and sensitively with complaints, resolving where possible, and referring to the Senior Nurse in charge. To liaise with all external organisations as appropriate in undertaking care management of patients. To have knowledge of current Fire and Health and Safety Policies and ensure they are practiced correctly. To be actively involved with staff meetings, working parties and liaison with voluntary and multi-professional services as required. To participate in discussions during multi-professional ward meetings presenting patients as appropriate. To be involved and have knowledge of audit and continuous quality improvement. To ensure that all Hospice supplies are used effectively and economically at all times. To maintain a personal commitment to the expansion and development of professional skills and knowledge in line with NMC requirements and those developments related to annual individual performance review, taking ownership for own development needs. Understand and comply with the policies and practices of the organisation. The post holder will observe the organisations No Smoking policy. You are required on an annual basis to attend and comply with the mandatory training requirements, plus any other training as deemed appropriate. Maintain confidentiality in respect of all information To be an effective representative of Willowbrook Hospice and to act at all times in a professional manner, promoting a positive company image. Undertake any other duties which commensurate with the post at the request of the IPU Manager or other Willowbook Hospice Manager. This is an outline of the post holders duties and responsibilities. It is not intended as an exhaustive list and may change from time to time in order to meet the changing needs of Willowbrook Hospice. It is the responsibility of all employees to support Willowbrooks vision of promoting a positive approach to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of Equality & Diversity Strategies and Policies. It is the responsibility of all employees to work with managers to achieve a healthy and safe environment, and to take reasonable care of themselves and others. The post holder must safeguard the welfare of patients, visitors, staff and volunteers in accordance with Health & Safety regulations under the Health & Safety At Work Act 1974. The prevention and control of infection is the responsibility of everyone who is employed by Willowbrook Hospice. Employees must be aware of infection control policies, procedures and the importance of protecting themselves and others in maintaining a clean and healthy environment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and is covered by the Exceptions Order of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Job description Job responsibilities Having knowledge of, and abide by, the NMC Code: Standards of conduct, performance, and ethics for nurses and midwives. To maintain confidentiality in respect of information concerning patients and their relatives at all times. To effectively assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for each allocated patient as determined by the nurse-in-charge. To ensure effective communications with the Medical Team and other health care professionals when providing individualised nursing care. To ensure effective communications with the Clinical Director To set the highest possible standards of care considering the holistic needs of the patient and his/her family/carer. To develop specialist knowledge to provide advice and counselling skills to patients and carers on the holistic needs which arise with terminal illness. To ensure the needs of the bereaved are fully met by the most appropriate individual or external agencies if required. To participate in areas of nursing research and be able to apply the findings of pertinent research and nursing practice, to the workplace. To adhere to and ensure that the requirements are achieved. To demonstrate organisational/time management skills relevant to the position. To be able to recognise and respond to stress and anxiety in self, colleagues and volunteers. To deal promptly and sensitively with complaints, resolving where possible, and referring to the Senior Nurse in charge. To liaise with all external organisations as appropriate in undertaking care management of patients. To have knowledge of current Fire and Health and Safety Policies and ensure they are practiced correctly. To be actively involved with staff meetings, working parties and liaison with voluntary and multi-professional services as required. To participate in discussions during multi-professional ward meetings presenting patients as appropriate. To be involved and have knowledge of audit and continuous quality improvement. To ensure that all Hospice supplies are used effectively and economically at all times. To maintain a personal commitment to the expansion and development of professional skills and knowledge in line with NMC requirements and those developments related to annual individual performance review, taking ownership for own development needs. Understand and comply with the policies and practices of the organisation. The post holder will observe the organisations No Smoking policy. You are required on an annual basis to attend and comply with the mandatory training requirements, plus any other training as deemed appropriate. Maintain confidentiality in respect of all information To be an effective representative of Willowbrook Hospice and to act at all times in a professional manner, promoting a positive company image. Undertake any other duties which commensurate with the post at the request of the IPU Manager or other Willowbook Hospice Manager. This is an outline of the post holders duties and responsibilities. It is not intended as an exhaustive list and may change from time to time in order to meet the changing needs of Willowbrook Hospice. It is the responsibility of all employees to support Willowbrooks vision of promoting a positive approach to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of Equality & Diversity Strategies and Policies. It is the responsibility of all employees to work with managers to achieve a healthy and safe environment, and to take reasonable care of themselves and others. The post holder must safeguard the welfare of patients, visitors, staff and volunteers in accordance with Health & Safety regulations under the Health & Safety At Work Act 1974. The prevention and control of infection is the responsibility of everyone who is employed by Willowbrook Hospice. Employees must be aware of infection control policies, procedures and the importance of protecting themselves and others in maintaining a clean and healthy environment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and is covered by the Exceptions Order of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Person Specification Qualifications Essential First Level registration. Recent professional development. Desirable Foundation course-specialist palliative care / end of life care. Spiritual Care Training. Bereavement Training. Experience Essential Genuine interest in Palliative Care. Ability to demonstrate development of clinical expertise in symptom control. Committed to furthering professional skills & development. Clinically up to date in general nursing care. Experience of working in a multi-professional team. Understanding of the nature of palliative nursing. Knowledge of clinical governance requirements. Ability to deputise effectively for Senior Staff Nurse. Desirable 12 months post registration experience as Staff Nurse. Palliative care experience. Experience working with volunteers. Person Specification Qualifications Essential First Level registration. Recent professional development. Desirable Foundation course-specialist palliative care / end of life care. Spiritual Care Training. Bereavement Training. Experience Essential Genuine interest in Palliative Care. Ability to demonstrate development of clinical expertise in symptom control. Committed to furthering professional skills & development. Clinically up to date in general nursing care. Experience of working in a multi-professional team. Understanding of the nature of palliative nursing. Knowledge of clinical governance requirements. Ability to deputise effectively for Senior Staff Nurse. Desirable 12 months post registration experience as Staff Nurse. Palliative care experience. Experience working with volunteers. 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 WILLOWBROOK HOSPICE Address PORTICO LANE PRESCOT L34 2QT Employer's website "}