{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nSurgery/Critical Care Pharmacy Technician with East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in Ashford, United Kingdom\n\n Job summary We are looking for a passionate, caring and self motivated pharmacy technician to join our Surgical & Critical Care Team at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford. This post is rotational between working on our surgical wards as well as working on our ITU which means you can really feel you make a difference to our patients. This post would be suitable for either a newly qualified pharmacy technician or community pharmacy technician looking to start their hospital career as a band 4 to 5 progression. To progress to the band 5, the successful applicant would need to display that they could conduct the medicines reconciliation process, approach clinicians with confidence and resolve medicines related issues independently (within scope). As part of the progression, the applicant would also need to display specialist knowledge in the surgical speciality and demonstrate understanding of treatment pathways and the impact on medicines for the patients in this environment. Main duties of the job The main responsibilities will include: Completing detailed lists of medications a patient was taking prior to admission and reconciling this with the medications prescribed on the chart. Evaluating suitability of patient's own drugs for use whilst in the hospital environment. To participate in the discharge planning of patients with ward staff and other healthcare professionals both in secondary and primary care. To counsel patients on new or changed medication to help promote compliance. Completing audits. Supporting governance work for the ITU and surgery care groups. You must be an excellent communicator with outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills. You will need to be forward thinking and enthusiastic, with a commitment to continuing professional development. You must have a strong passion for improving patient care, be a good problem solver and self-motivated. About us Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'. Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in hospital setting Experience as clinical technician Desirable Community pharmacy experience Skills Essential Good customer care skills Good organisational skills, presentation skills Ability to work under pressure, Ability to multitask and delegate, Team player Desirable Working as part of multidisciplinary team working Knowledge Essential Legislation surrounding dispensing and supply of all classes of drugs Knowledge of clinical pharmacy Desirable Knowledge of JAC and other hospital systems Qualifications Essential National Medicines Management or equivalent experience GPhC registration as a Pharmacy Technician Desirable Practice Supervisor qualification ACPT Other Desirable Member of APTUK Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in hospital setting Experience as clinical technician Desirable Community pharmacy experience Skills Essential Good customer care skills Good organisational skills, presentation skills Ability to work under pressure, Ability to multitask and delegate, Team player Desirable Working as part of multidisciplinary team working Knowledge Essential Legislation surrounding dispensing and supply of all classes of drugs Knowledge of clinical pharmacy Desirable Knowledge of JAC and other hospital systems Qualifications Essential National Medicines Management or equivalent experience GPhC registration as a Pharmacy Technician Desirable Practice Supervisor qualification ACPT Other Desirable Member of APTUK 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address William Harvey Hospital Ashford TN24 0LZ Employer's website "}