{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nSpecialist Health Needs Nurse Assessor with NHS Devon Integrated Care Board in Exeter, United Kingdom\n\n Job summary N HS Devon are seeking to recruit a range of professional Specialist Nurse Assessor posts across Devon - Agenda for Change Band 6, depending on experience - towork in either the Plymouth/western area or the Exeter/Eastern area of Devon. Office base is Exeter and some home working can be considered. The post holders will be part of the Nursing and Quality Directorate for NHS Devon Integrated Care Board (ICB). Their aim will be to improve the quality of care and value for money of services commissioned for individuals who are the responsibility of NHS Devon ICB. You will be either a registered Nursing Professional or equivalent Allied Health professional/registered Social Worker. We are happy to discuss working patterns and will be happy to accept part time requests subject to business requirements. You will also be required to travel to other locations across the county of Devon to meet the needs of the service. Main duties of the job To undertake NHS CHC assessments of individuals who have been identified as potentially eligible for NHS funding contribution to their care. These assessments are to be undertaken in a variety of settings, including the individual's own home, care home setting, virtual and other settings as required. Responsible for facilitating, assessment and reviewing a person's eligibility for NHS CHC Funding or Funded Nursing Care (FNC) contribution ensuring that the core values and principles of the National Framework is applied, and all local policies and procedures are adhered to. Completion of a suitable personalised care plan drawn up for and with the individual, and where appropriate through a Personal Health Budget, (PHB) considering the ICB's responsibility to arrange safe, good quality care that meet the needs of the person and make the best use of available resources. To actively engage with a wide range of stakeholders including staff, service users, their carer's, and other statutory and voluntary sector agencies to ensure people are fully briefed, know and understand commissioning and care management processes in relation to CHC, FNC and health and social care joint funded packages of care. To provide information and explanation to individuals' relatives, carers, representatives, and advocates, regarding the assessment and review processes. This may include leading sensitive discussions with other professionals and members of the public. About us NHS Devon Integrated Care System As an Integrated Care System (ICS), we recognise now more than ever that we can only provide the care that people really need by working together. Together for Devon therefore represents a partnership where health and care services work together with local communities to improve peoples health, wellbeing and care. It aims to transform health and care services so they are clinically, socially and financially sustainable. Our vision is simple: equal chances for everyone in Devon to lead long, happy and healthy lives. To achieve this, we have set out six ambitions for the next five years that will help us transform services including: Effective and efficient care, embedding the Integrated Care Model, the Devon deal (a citizen-led approach to health and care), Children and young people, Digital Devon and ensuring Equality. About NHS Devon As part of the Devon ICS, NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is responsible for the majority of county's NHS budget, and develops a plan to improve peoples health, deliver high-quality care and better value for money. The organisation is led by a diverse board, with an aim to improve peoples lives in Devon wherever they live, to reduce health inequalities and make sure we can deliver these services for the long term. For more information, visit our ICS website www.icsdevon.co.uk and our NHS Devon website www.devon.icb.nhs.uk. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities For further information please contact as follows: Eastern/Exeter base: Gill Blackshaw g.blackshaw@nhs.net Western/Plymouth base: Tracey Thomas tracey.thomas8@nhs.net Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities For further information please contact as follows: Eastern/Exeter base: Gill Blackshaw g.blackshaw@nhs.net Western/Plymouth base: Tracey Thomas tracey.thomas8@nhs.net Person Specification Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area. Registered with NMC (or equivalent to specialist health profession) or Allied Health Professional (AHP). Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner, managing own workload and identifying areas for development. Excellent report writing skills with the ability to articulate outcomes to families in a positive and measured manner. Ability to develop personalised care plans and packages of care to meet the individual care needs. Experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments. Experience of stakeholder management. Comprehensive knowledge of project management. Workforce development knowledge and experience. Expert knowledge of MS packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Further training or significant experience in specialist area. Evidence of continued professional development. Member of relevant professional bodies, if applicable. Previous experience in similar role in public sector. A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it. Desirable Experience of working in community services Experience of supporting change in practice Communication Skills Essential Provide and receive information some of which may be contentious, sensitive, and complex to and from individuals and their families/carers, where there may be barriers to understanding. To actively engage with a wide range of stakeholders including staff, service users, their carer's, and other statutory and voluntary sector agencies to ensure people are fully briefed, know and understand commissioning and care management processes in relation to CHC, FNC, health and social care joint funded packages of care. To provide information and explanation to individuals', relatives, carers, and representatives/advocates, regarding the assessment and review processes Participate in and chair clinical meetings, this will include multi-disciplinary meetings to complete a Decision Support Tool (DST) and agree a recommendation and outcome regarding eligibility for NHS CHC Organise and facilitate complex multi-disciplinary team meetings To ensure accurate and open communication and co-ordination with a range of key individuals and partner organisations. Ability to communicate and negotiate at all levels and to convey specialist knowledge to staff and Individual's/families and the general public in ways that they will understand. Skilled communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences. Evidence of success in efficient and effective project and programme management. Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence. Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks Be a key member of the team as well as supporting effective communication and stakeholder management, both internally and externally Analytical Skills Essential Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues Informs the requirement and targeting of resources, monitoring, implementation and evaluating jobs and delivery of financial recovery/savings plans by providing, high quality information and analysis.. Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues. Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis. Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills Monitor and tracking risks and issues tracking mechanism and its proactive resolution and escalation processes. Provides relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on functional and information matters Work with members of the team and key stakeholder to investigate the causes of any variance from plan/delivery targets and contribute to the implementation of solutions Planning Skills Essential Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage an allocated workload within agreed timeframes and to re-prioritise, Desirable Previous experience in project management and planning. Management Skills Essential Meet demanding deadlines and have the ability and resilience to regularly deal with a range of tasks as required to deliver an efficient and effective service. Contributing to performance improvement, participating in project work for identified Page 6 of 9 areas where agreed Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage an allocated workload within agreed timeframes and to re-prioritise. Deliver against objectives, achieving quality outcomes, prioritising own workload and working to tight deadlines Physical Skills Essential Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software. Ability to travel throughout Devon. Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel the to meet the needs of the service. Driving and carrying equipment. Manoeuvring patients. The ability to use a keyboard for lengthy periods. Autonomy / Freedom to Act Essential Ability to work on own initiative and organise own and others workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescales. Ability to work without supervision. Skills to be able to independently manage appropriate projects and tasks. Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner Ability to use own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision. Ability to work to an agreed timescale Ability to identifying areas for development Equality & Diversity Essential Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships Other Essential An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust Used to working in a busy environment Strong adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change Commitment to continuing professional development Professional calm and efficient manner Strong effective organiser Concentration for carrying out detailed assessments and writing reports including Mental Capacity Act assessment. Demonstrate a desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals Person Specification Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area. Registered with NMC (or equivalent to specialist health profession) or Allied Health Professional (AHP). Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner, managing own workload and identifying areas for development. Excellent report writing skills with the ability to articulate outcomes to families in a positive and measured manner. Ability to develop personalised care plans and packages of care to meet the individual care needs. Experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments. Experience of stakeholder management. Comprehensive knowledge of project management. Workforce development knowledge and experience. Expert knowledge of MS packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Further training or significant experience in specialist area. Evidence of continued professional development. Member of relevant professional bodies, if applicable. Previous experience in similar role in public sector. A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it. Desirable Experience of working in community services Experience of supporting change in practice Communication Skills Essential Provide and receive information some of which may be contentious, sensitive, and complex to and from individuals and their families/carers, where there may be barriers to understanding. To actively engage with a wide range of stakeholders including staff, service users, their carer's, and other statutory and voluntary sector agencies to ensure people are fully briefed, know and understand commissioning and care management processes in relation to CHC, FNC, health and social care joint funded packages of care. To provide information and explanation to individuals', relatives, carers, and representatives/advocates, regarding the assessment and review processes Participate in and chair clinical meetings, this will include multi-disciplinary meetings to complete a Decision Support Tool (DST) and agree a recommendation and outcome regarding eligibility for NHS CHC Organise and facilitate complex multi-disciplinary team meetings To ensure accurate and open communication and co-ordination with a range of key individuals and partner organisations. Ability to communicate and negotiate at all levels and to convey specialist knowledge to staff and Individual's/families and the general public in ways that they will understand. Skilled communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences. Evidence of success in efficient and effective project and programme management. Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence. Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks Be a key member of the team as well as supporting effective communication and stakeholder management, both internally and externally Analytical Skills Essential Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues Informs the requirement and targeting of resources, monitoring, implementation and evaluating jobs and delivery of financial recovery/savings plans by providing, high quality information and analysis.. Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues. Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis. Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills Monitor and tracking risks and issues tracking mechanism and its proactive resolution and escalation processes. Provides relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on functional and information matters Work with members of the team and key stakeholder to investigate the causes of any variance from plan/delivery targets and contribute to the implementation of solutions Planning Skills Essential Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage an allocated workload within agreed timeframes and to re-prioritise, Desirable Previous experience in project management and planning. Management Skills Essential Meet demanding deadlines and have the ability and resilience to regularly deal with a range of tasks as required to deliver an efficient and effective service. Contributing to performance improvement, participating in project work for identified Page 6 of 9 areas where agreed Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage an allocated workload within agreed timeframes and to re-prioritise. Deliver against objectives, achieving quality outcomes, prioritising own workload and working to tight deadlines Physical Skills Essential Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software. Ability to travel throughout Devon. Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel the to meet the needs of the service. Driving and carrying equipment. Manoeuvring patients. The ability to use a keyboard for lengthy periods. Autonomy / Freedom to Act Essential Ability to work on own initiative and organise own and others workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescales. Ability to work without supervision. Skills to be able to independently manage appropriate projects and tasks. Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner Ability to use own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision. Ability to work to an agreed timescale Ability to identifying areas for development Equality & Diversity Essential Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships Other Essential An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust Used to working in a busy environment Strong adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change Commitment to continuing professional development Professional calm and efficient manner Strong effective organiser Concentration for carrying out detailed assessments and writing reports including Mental Capacity Act assessment. Demonstrate a desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals 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 NHS Devon Integrated Care Board Address Aperture House Pynes Hill Exeter EX2 5AZ Employer's website "}