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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nHealth Care Support Worker with NHS Scotland in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom\n\nNHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included. The shift pattern is Monday Monday Friday flexible hours to suit service demands (Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours. NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board. This is a permanent post and the hours are currently Monday-Friday day shift, although may change to 7 days/combination hours of shifts to cover the unit opening hours of 8am 8pm. The Acute Oncology Assessment Unit at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre is a nurse-led unit run by experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioners. The unit provides unscheduled care to patients who present acutely unwell as a result of an oncological emergency or as a side effect of their cancer/cancer treatment. Patients can be admitted from out-patient and day case treatment areas within the hospital, or as unwell admissions from home. The unit also houses the Cancer Treatment Helpline which provides specialist, dedicated oncology advice and support to patients who are receiving systemic anti-cancer treatment at the Beatson Oncology Centre. This health care support worker role involves working as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing care to patients in support of the trained nurses and regularly working unsupervised. You will be responsible for assisting healthcare professionals in the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients, while also supporting patients with their physical and emotional care needs. This is a responsible and rewarding role which has a direct impact on patient experience. Applications are invited from enthusiastic experienced HCSWs. You will support trained staff in the provision of direct patient care, recording of observations, use of IT systems, venepuncture, cannulation, and with housekeeping duties as required. You must have good organisation and communication skills with the ability to work well within a team. Previous HCSW experience is essential and experience at band 3 in a relevant speciality is desirable. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately Informal Contact: Alison Wilson, 01413017083, Alison.wilson13@ggc.scot.nhs.uk Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process. For application portal/log-in issues, please contact in the first instance."}