{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nHealth & Therapy Assistant with Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust in Lewes, United Kingdom\n\n Job summary The Urgent Community Response Service provides nursing, therapy and reablement to adults to support them to remain in their home avoiding attendance and admission to hospital and to return home following a hospital stay. Operating 365 days per year, the service receives referrals from a range of health and care professionals and triages, assesses, and delivers care to the patient over several days to ensure the patient can remain safely at home. As a Health and Therapy Assistant the post holder is to work across the disciplines of nursing, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy, carrying out assigned tasks involving direct care to patients as part of the community based multi-disciplinary team. This role will involve working with patients in their homes within the policies, procedures and philosophy of Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, in support of and supervised by registered nurses and therapies staff. The post holder will be aware of own competency and be willing to develop knowledge and skills to deliver high standards of care to patients. The post holder will be expected to work as part of a 7-day a week rota. Main duties of the job To undertake in-house rotational, across disciplinary training, induction and assessment in practical nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and other professional related practice. To carry out care of patients in their own homes in accordance with individual nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy care plans without the direct supervision of registered nursing and AHP staff. To assist the multidisciplinary team in delivering high quality individualised care to patients with a focus on rehabilitation and improving function and independence with activities of daily living. To be able to work without the need for direct supervision of therapies staff and therefore able to extend therapies input to community patients 7 days a week including outside of office hours, weekends or bank holidays following the care plan as directed by the registered workforce. To assist the Urgent Community Response based Physiotherapy team to implement treatment plans which could involve supervision of exercises and indoor or outdoor mobility practice. To assist with provision of assistive/mobility and ADL equipment. To observe patients' performance and report in writing and verbally to the registered professional who holds responsibility for the delegated care. j) To assist in the safe moving, handling and assessment of patient's once appropriate training has been given. About us We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children. Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times. We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services. Why work for us? Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options Excellent training and development opportunities Research opportunities Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA) Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff Job description Job responsibilities To support the Urgent Community Response based Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment of patients by carrying out transfer, washing and dressing, and kitchen observations, interviewing to gather background information and visits to patients property under the guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist. Taking and recording of temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations and other screening tools on instruction from the qualified nurse and other registered professionals recording the results appropriately and reporting back. See attachments Job description Job responsibilities To support the Urgent Community Response based Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment of patients by carrying out transfer, washing and dressing, and kitchen observations, interviewing to gather background information and visits to patients property under the guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist. Taking and recording of temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations and other screening tools on instruction from the qualified nurse and other registered professionals recording the results appropriately and reporting back. See attachments Person Specification Qualifications Essential General standard of education to GSCE level or equivalent NVQ level 2 or equivalent (in health and social care applicable subject), or be willing to undertake Experience Essential Evidence of consistent pattern of learning from education, training and experience Desirable Experience of working in a health or social care setting Experience of working as a care assistant either with nursing or therapy services Experience of working with adults in the community Other Requirements Essential Flexible approach to working An understanding of the principles of equal opportunities in relation to staff and patients Car driver (Valid Driving License for use in the UK) Access to a vehicle for work purposes Willingness to undertake training to develop within the role Skills & Knowledge Essential Basic understanding of statutory health and social services Basic numeracy and ability to write simple reports Able to work without supervision either in isolation or as a member of the team Able to use time effectively and prioritise work through good organisational skills Able to maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive information Able to use recognised IT packages e.g. Microsoft Office including Excel Able to use of IT systems and keyboard skills including accurate data recording skills Able to use strong interpersonal skills and appropriate empathetic and tactful manner Able to communicate effectively with customers, carers and health and care specialist services and colleagues Able to work effectively as individual but also as part of larger team Person Specification Qualifications Essential General standard of education to GSCE level or equivalent NVQ level 2 or equivalent (in health and social care applicable subject), or be willing to undertake Experience Essential Evidence of consistent pattern of learning from education, training and experience Desirable Experience of working in a health or social care setting Experience of working as a care assistant either with nursing or therapy services Experience of working with adults in the community Other Requirements Essential Flexible approach to working An understanding of the principles of equal opportunities in relation to staff and patients Car driver (Valid Driving License for use in the UK) Access to a vehicle for work purposes Willingness to undertake training to develop within the role Skills & Knowledge Essential Basic understanding of statutory health and social services Basic numeracy and ability to write simple reports Able to work without supervision either in isolation or as a member of the team Able to use time effectively and prioritise work through good organisational skills Able to maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive information Able to use recognised IT packages e.g. Microsoft Office including Excel Able to use of IT systems and keyboard skills including accurate data recording skills Able to use strong interpersonal skills and appropriate empathetic and tactful manner Able to communicate effectively with customers, carers and health and care specialist services and colleagues Able to work effectively as individual but also as part of larger team 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. . 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. . Employer details Employer name Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Address Sackville House Brooks Close Lewes BN7 2FZ Employer's website "}