{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nClinical Specialist - Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Band 7 with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Gloucester\n\n In line with the Trust Vision to provide the Best Care for Everyone Professional values - To deliver therapeutic intervention, acting as a highly specialist clinician in AMU, by using the principles of Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy in an integrated and client-centred way supported by the Therapy Competency Framework. Communication and interpersonal skills - To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties. - To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, other allied health professions and other colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service. Leadership, management and team working - To assume responsibility for personal development and ensure other team members are supported for development and supervision by continuing professional development, linked to appraisal - As a senior clinical decision maker, take the lead for managerial and operational responsibility for the Therapy team in AMU. To ensure an effective and evidence based service through assessing, planning and implementing treatment programmes. - To lead evaluation and service development in the clinical area in line with national and local drivers. Additional Contact Details 0300 422 4802 Clinical Specialist - Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Band 7 (18.75 hours a week) We are excited to be able to advertise an 18.75hour Clinical Specialist Therapist post in our Acute Medical Unit (AMU) team at Gloucester Royal Hospital. This role will work alongside the existing 18.75hr Clinical Specialist within the team. Our AMU is a busy assessment unit and the post holder will be required to have sound clinical reasoning and be able to manage patients with diverse and/or complex presentations/multi-pathologies. They will need to be able to work in a fast paced environment and be able to respond to the changing priorities/dynamic nature of the role. Experience in mentoring and managing staff within an integrated therapy team is essential. The AMU at GHNHST has a strong multidisciplinary team of which the integrated therapy team is a valued and integral part. The applicant will be expected to be proactive in continuing to develop and progress the therapy service, and adapt flexibly to the needs of the trust. - To operationally manage Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff working within AMU, including supervision, annual appraisal, training and general support. - To deal with issues relating to performance management (in consultation with Human resources and the Lead Therapist) to effectively manage staff within the clinical team. - The post holder will ensure effective stock control and use of resources to support budget management. This includes reviewing staff resources and skill mix to meet service need. The post holder assumes responsibility for the day to day management of the clinical area. -To maintain a clinical commitment that accounts for a minimum of 50% of contracted hours and to be present clinically in the department, during clinical hours. When performing on- call duties, staff must be available on the ward within 45 minutes of the call. * For staff living more than 45 minutes from the hospital, a designated on- call room for overnight stay is available in GRH and is free of charge. This room can be used by staff at both sites "}