{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nPractice Nurse with The Wibsey & Queensbury Medical Practice in Bradford, Yorkshire, United Kingdom\n\n Job summary Practice nurse, Wibsey & Queensbury Medical Practice, Fair Road, Wibsey, Bradford, BD6 1TD. Wibsey & Queensbury Medical Practice is looking to recruit an experienced practice nurse to join our friendly practice. We are a supportive, forward thinking 3 partner GP practice providing care to a growing list size of 11,000 patients. The clinical team includes 1 practice nurse and 2 healthcare assistants.The role includes preventative and treatment clinics. You should have experience in child and adult immunisations, dressings and wound care, cervical smear taking, and chronic disease management. Experience in family planning and travel immunisation are also desirable. The vacancy is for a minimum of 30 hours per week but ideally we would like 37.5 hours per week.For further information please contact Mrs Jill Wilson - jill.wilson@bradford.nhs.uk.Closing date 28th February 2023. Main duties of the job An opportunity has arisen for a Practice Nurse to join our hard working, caring and friendly practice. We are looking for a nurse with qualifications or experience in respiratory medicine. Ideally a nurse who has managed and cared for patients with Chronic diseases such as Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Chronic heart disease and can do Spirometry tests, Childhood immunisations, Travel Health, Cervical screening and Sexual and reproductive health/contraception. You will need to be a Registered General Nurse, have evidence of continued professional development. GP practice nurse experience is essential. Ideally candidates should be familiar/have knowledge of the System one computer system. About us Wibsey and Queensbury medical practice has a practice population of 11,300 patients, across two sites. We have 3 GP Partners, 1 full time Practice Nurse, 1 Advanced Pharmacist, 2 HCA's as well as a full team of administrative staff. Salary negotiable, Depending on experience. NHS Pension and 27 days holiday entitlement. Wibsey and Queensbury Medical Practice is an equal opportunities employer, and will not discriminate on the grounds of disability, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion or age. Job description Job responsibilities WIBSEY &QUEENSBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE JOB TITLE: Practice Nurse REPORTS TO: Lead Nurse/GP Partners/Practice Manager HOURS: 30 hours per week JobSummary Thepost holder is an experienced nurse, who acting within their professionalboundaries, will provide high quality, holistic care for their patients in asafe, multi-disciplinary environment. The role includes delivering nursing careincluding specialist clinics, health education and carrying out smears andimmunisations. NMC requirements will be met and the individual will work withinthe NMC Code of Conduct to agreed practice standards and protocols. Scope& Purpose of the Role Todeliver a high standard of patient care using specialist practice skills. Tomanage a clinical case load, dealing with presenting patients needs in aprimary care setting. Toensure the highest standards of care are provided for patients. Tohelp develop the nursing services offered by the practice. Tohelp provide clinical leadership within the nursing team. Primary Duties & Areas ofResponsibility ClinicalRole Makeprofessionally autonomous decisions for which he/she is accountable and providesafe, evidence based, cost effective, individualised patient care. Wherenecessary evaluate patient test results in conjunction with the patient andtheir GP and ensure the appropriate course of treatment is initiated. Makeappropriate referrals to other members of the primary, community and secondarycare teams. Helpthe practice develop and deliver specialist primary nurse led service,including chronic disease management (including for all areas of QOF).Initiates the role of diagnosis for patients suspected to have a chronicdisease e.g. diabetes, COPD, asthma and CHD, referring to other clinicians asappropriate. Manages programmes of care for patients with chronic diseases byplanning, providing and evaluating care under agreed guidelines and patientgroup directions. Maintains disease registers in liaison with administrativestaff. Undertakes annual reviews of patients understanding and ability toself-manage. Undertakeregular medication reviews for patients for groups of patients deemed suitableby the clinical team. Providecomprehensive travel health advice for patients prior to travel includingmalaria prophylaxis, safe sex, sun protection, food hygiene, first aid andemergency medication, health insurance and vaccinations. Administerchild and adult immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national andlocal programmes. Competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.Ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposals of vaccines and drugs and thatadequate stock levels are maintained Undertakeprocedures including: venepuncture, glucose tolerance tests, BP management,urinalysis, peak flow, spirometry, new patient health checks, pregnancytesting, stitch/clip removal, ear syringing, cytology, wound management. Providesupport and chaperoning to the doctors for minor surgery and other procedures. Promotehealth and wellbeing, giving general education advice on diet, contraception,smoking chronic disease management, exercise etc... Initiateand carry out programmes of health screening as agreed with the practiceclinical team. Enablessupports and encourage individuals, families and groups to address issues whichaffect their health and social wellbeing. Contributeto the practice achieving its GMS contract obligations including quality,organisational and access targets. Wherethe post holder is an independent prescriber: to ensure safe, effective andappropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework. Maintainaccurate records according to NMC rules. Ensureall data protection requirements are met when gathering, recording and storingpatient data. Liaiseand maintain good working relationships with all members of the practice team.Work within the multi-disciplinary team within the practice and across thewider health system. Teaching& Mentoring Role Promotea learning environment for patients, nurses and other health professionals. Assistwith the planning and implementation and teaching for practice staff includingmedical students, nurse students, nurses and health care assistants. ProfessionalRole Attendand contribute to relevant internal and external meetings as required includingpractice clinical meetings, nurse team meetings and gold standard frameworkmeetings. Maintaina personal progress and training plan to keep up-to-date with current thinkingand developments as well as identifying own training deficiencies and attendingsuitable courses and appropriate. Promoteevidence based practice through use of the latest research based guidelines. Monitorthe effectiveness or their own clinical practice through quality assurancestrategies such as the use of peer audit and review. Maintainprofessional registration. Workwithin the latest NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Recordaccurate consultation data in patients records in accordance with NMC guidanceand other standards. Keepup to date with pertinent health policy and work with the practice team toconsider the impact and strategies for implementation. Workcollaboratively with colleagues both internally and externally. Demonstrateleadership. Pro-activelypromote the role of specialist nursing expertise within the practice and withthe public. ManagerialRole Participatein protocol development. Identifyopportunities to delegate tasks to junior members of the nursing team (HCAs). Helpthe practice develop in a cost effective manner, monitoring and using resourcesappropriately e.g. stock control of dressings, vaccinations. Participatein management meetings, taking on responsibilities and reporting back asrequired. Participatein audits and inspections as required. Aspart of the nursing team ensure all appropriate practice policies are fullyimplemented. Promoteseffective communication, relationships and team working within the practice. Providesclinical educational advice to support develop of the team and range ofservices provided. Partakesin clinical supervision for own development purposes. Facilitatesand promotes the use of up to date technology to develop practice. Working Conditions Exposureto body fluids, blood, wounds ect Occasionalexposure to aggressive behaviour. Requirementto travel between sites and run clinics in branch surgeries (mileage reimbursedfrom base) Terms& Conditions Superannuation:This post is superannuable HealthAssessment: This post is subject to a satisfactory pre-employment healthassessment. CriminalRecords: The successful applicant will be required to complete a CriminalRecords bureau (Disclosure) form. Because of the nature of the work, this postis exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974.Applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which forother purposes are spent and failure to do so could result in disciplinaryaction or dismissal. NMC:The post is subject to the successful candidate holding a current, full NMCregistration. DataProtection: All members of staff are bound by the requirements of the DataProtection Act 198 and any breaches of the Act of the confidential nature ofthe work of this post could lead to dismissal. General:The post holder must comply at all times with the Practice health and SafetyPolicies and report any incidents to the Practice Manager. PersonnelSpecification Essential Desirable Adult nursing qualification Qualified to degree level Holding or working towards qualifications in family planning, asthma, diabetes, CHD, COPD and cytology. Be subject to an enhanced CRB check, the outcome of which must be satisfactory to the practice. Professional portfolio NMC adult nursing registration Behavioural competencies Be well motivated Can work well as a member of team Feels comfortable working in a multi-disciplinary environment Take a consultative approach to their work, appropriately involving relevant people Ability to take a leadership role in managing chronic diseases and QOF Ability to work under pressure A willingness to learn new skills and be open to suggestions Skills and Experience Experience in primary care nursing or emergency nurse practitioner role or similar. Experience and interest in education within a primary care setting Understanding of role of the practice nurse. Experience of teaching or mentoring Ability to contribute effectively to team meetings Ability to demonstrate application of evidence based practice. Good time management skills, punctual, able to manage and prioritise work load Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work unsupervised Evidence of IT literacy and keyboard skills (typing) Use of system one Other Hold a current and full driving licence and have access to a car High level of self-awareness. Fit with culture of practice team. Motivated and able to motivate others. Reliability Flexibility Fitness to carry out duties manual handling and dexterity requirements Able to travel between sites using own transport. Ability to deal with exposure to distressing circumstances or highly emotional events. Ability to cope with occasional aggressive behaviour. Job description Job responsibilities WIBSEY &QUEENSBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE JOB TITLE: Practice Nurse REPORTS TO: Lead Nurse/GP Partners/Practice Manager HOURS: 30 hours per week JobSummary Thepost holder is an experienced nurse, who acting within their professionalboundaries, will provide high quality, holistic care for their patients in asafe, multi-disciplinary environment. The role includes delivering nursing careincluding specialist clinics, health education and carrying out smears andimmunisations. NMC requirements will be met and the individual will work withinthe NMC Code of Conduct to agreed practice standards and protocols. Scope& Purpose of the Role Todeliver a high standard of patient care using specialist practice skills. Tomanage a clinical case load, dealing with presenting patients needs in aprimary care setting. Toensure the highest standards of care are provided for patients. Tohelp develop the nursing services offered by the practice. Tohelp provide clinical leadership within the nursing team. Primary Duties & Areas ofResponsibility ClinicalRole Makeprofessionally autonomous decisions for which he/she is accountable and providesafe, evidence based, cost effective, individualised patient care. Wherenecessary evaluate patient test results in conjunction with the patient andtheir GP and ensure the appropriate course of treatment is initiated. Makeappropriate referrals to other members of the primary, community and secondarycare teams. Helpthe practice develop and deliver specialist primary nurse led service,including chronic disease management (including for all areas of QOF).Initiates the role of diagnosis for patients suspected to have a chronicdisease e.g. diabetes, COPD, asthma and CHD, referring to other clinicians asappropriate. Manages programmes of care for patients with chronic diseases byplanning, providing and evaluating care under agreed guidelines and patientgroup directions. Maintains disease registers in liaison with administrativestaff. Undertakes annual reviews of patients understanding and ability toself-manage. Undertakeregular medication reviews for patients for groups of patients deemed suitableby the clinical team. Providecomprehensive travel health advice for patients prior to travel includingmalaria prophylaxis, safe sex, sun protection, food hygiene, first aid andemergency medication, health insurance and vaccinations. Administerchild and adult immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national andlocal programmes. Competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.Ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposals of vaccines and drugs and thatadequate stock levels are maintained Undertakeprocedures including: venepuncture, glucose tolerance tests, BP management,urinalysis, peak flow, spirometry, new patient health checks, pregnancytesting, stitch/clip removal, ear syringing, cytology, wound management. Providesupport and chaperoning to the doctors for minor surgery and other procedures. Promotehealth and wellbeing, giving general education advice on diet, contraception,smoking chronic disease management, exercise etc... Initiateand carry out programmes of health screening as agreed with the practiceclinical team. Enablessupports and encourage individuals, families and groups to address issues whichaffect their health and social wellbeing. Contributeto the practice achieving its GMS contract obligations including quality,organisational and access targets. Wherethe post holder is an independent prescriber: to ensure safe, effective andappropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework. Maintainaccurate records according to NMC rules. Ensureall data protection requirements are met when gathering, recording and storingpatient data. Liaiseand maintain good working relationships with all members of the practice team.Work within the multi-disciplinary team within the practice and across thewider health system. Teaching& Mentoring Role Promotea learning environment for patients, nurses and other health professionals. Assistwith the planning and implementation and teaching for practice staff includingmedical students, nurse students, nurses and health care assistants. ProfessionalRole Attendand contribute to relevant internal and external meetings as required includingpractice clinical meetings, nurse team meetings and gold standard frameworkmeetings. Maintaina personal progress and training plan to keep up-to-date with current thinkingand developments as well as identifying own training deficiencies and attendingsuitable courses and appropriate. Promoteevidence based practice through use of the latest research based guidelines. Monitorthe effectiveness or their own clinical practice through quality assurancestrategies such as the use of peer audit and review. Maintainprofessional registration. Workwithin the latest NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Recordaccurate consultation data in patients records in accordance with NMC guidanceand other standards. Keepup to date with pertinent health policy and work with the practice team toconsider the impact and strategies for implementation. Workcollaboratively with colleagues both internally and externally. Demonstrateleadership. Pro-activelypromote the role of specialist nursing expertise within the practice and withthe public. ManagerialRole Participatein protocol development. Identifyopportunities to delegate tasks to junior members of the nursing team (HCAs). Helpthe practice develop in a cost effective manner, monitoring and using resourcesappropriately e.g. stock control of dressings, vaccinations. Participatein management meetings, taking on responsibilities and reporting back asrequired. Participatein audits and inspections as required. Aspart of the nursing team ensure all appropriate practice policies are fullyimplemented. Promoteseffective communication, relationships and team working within the practice. Providesclinical educational advice to support develop of the team and range ofservices provided. Partakesin clinical supervision for own development purposes. Facilitatesand promotes the use of up to date technology to develop practice. Working Conditions Exposureto body fluids, blood, wounds ect Occasionalexposure to aggressive behaviour. Requirementto travel between sites and run clinics in branch surgeries (mileage reimbursedfrom base) Terms& Conditions Superannuation:This post is superannuable HealthAssessment: This post is subject to a satisfactory pre-employment healthassessment. CriminalRecords: The successful applicant will be required to complete a CriminalRecords bureau (Disclosure) form. Because of the nature of the work, this postis exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974.Applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which forother purposes are spent and failure to do so could result in disciplinaryaction or dismissal. NMC:The post is subject to the successful candidate holding a current, full NMCregistration. DataProtection: All members of staff are bound by the requirements of the DataProtection Act 198 and any breaches of the Act of the confidential nature ofthe work of this post could lead to dismissal. General:The post holder must comply at all times with the Practice health and SafetyPolicies and report any incidents to the Practice Manager. PersonnelSpecification Essential Desirable Adult nursing qualification Qualified to degree level Holding or working towards qualifications in family planning, asthma, diabetes, CHD, COPD and cytology. Be subject to an enhanced CRB check, the outcome of which must be satisfactory to the practice. Professional portfolio NMC adult nursing registration Behavioural competencies Be well motivated Can work well as a member of team Feels comfortable working in a multi-disciplinary environment Take a consultative approach to their work, appropriately involving relevant people Ability to take a leadership role in managing chronic diseases and QOF Ability to work under pressure A willingness to learn new skills and be open to suggestions Skills and Experience Experience in primary care nursing or emergency nurse practitioner role or similar. Experience and interest in education within a primary care setting Understanding of role of the practice nurse. Experience of teaching or mentoring Ability to contribute effectively to team meetings Ability to demonstrate application of evidence based practice. Good time management skills, punctual, able to manage and prioritise work load Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work unsupervised Evidence of IT literacy and keyboard skills (typing) Use of system one Other Hold a current and full driving licence and have access to a car High level of self-awareness. Fit with culture of practice team. Motivated and able to motivate others. Reliability Flexibility Fitness to carry out duties manual handling and dexterity requirements Able to travel between sites using own transport. Ability to deal with exposure to distressing circumstances or highly emotional events. Ability to cope with occasional aggressive behaviour. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Adult nursing qualification Qualified to degree level Be subject to an enhanced CRB check, the outcome of which must be satisfactory to the practice. Professional portfolio NMC adult nursing registration Desirable Holding or working towards qualifications in family planning, asthma, diabetes, CHD, COPD and cytology. Experience Essential Experience in primary care nursing or emergency nurse practitioner role or similar. Understanding of role of the practice nurse. Ability to contribute effectively to team meetings Ability to demonstrate application of evidence based practice. Good time management skills, punctual, able to manage and prioritise work load Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work unsupervised Evidence of IT literacy and keyboard skills (typing) Use of system one Other Hold a current and full driving licence and have access to a car High level of self-awareness. Fit with culture of practice team. Motivated and able to motivate others. Reliability Flexibility Fitness to carry out duties manual handling and dexterity requirements Able to travel between sites using own transport. Ability to deal with exposure to distressing circumstances or highly emotional events. Ability to cope with occasional aggressive behaviour. Desirable Experience and interest in education within a primary care setting Experience of teaching or mentoring Person Specification Qualifications Essential Adult nursing qualification Qualified to degree level Be subject to an enhanced CRB check, the outcome of which must be satisfactory to the practice. Professional portfolio NMC adult nursing registration Desirable Holding or working towards qualifications in family planning, asthma, diabetes, CHD, COPD and cytology. Experience Essential Experience in primary care nursing or emergency nurse practitioner role or similar. Understanding of role of the practice nurse. Ability to contribute effectively to team meetings Ability to demonstrate application of evidence based practice. Good time management skills, punctual, able to manage and prioritise work load Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work unsupervised Evidence of IT literacy and keyboard skills (typing) Use of system one Other Hold a current and full driving licence and have access to a car High level of self-awareness. Fit with culture of practice team. Motivated and able to motivate others. Reliability Flexibility Fitness to carry out duties manual handling and dexterity requirements Able to travel between sites using own transport. Ability to deal with exposure to distressing circumstances or highly emotional events. Ability to cope with occasional aggressive behaviour. Desirable Experience and interest in education within a primary care setting Experience of teaching or mentoring 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 The Wibsey & Queensbury Medical Practice Address Fair Road Wibsey Bradford West Yorkshire BD6 1TD Employer's website "}