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Position applied for and service

Confirm service location and how they will travel

Discuss that the role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act as the site has vulnerable adults and/or children and successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Are there any DBS issues, cautions and/or convictions that we need to be made aware of? If yes, provide details

Have they applied for a role with us in the last 6 months If yes, what stage did they get to

Are you a relative or close friend of an employee of Cygnet? If yes please provide further details

Discuss shift patterns with the candidate and confirm they can commit to the rota

Confirm salary and that they are happy with what is being offered

NMC Registered?

If not, discuss when they will be registered and provide timescale?

If registered, confirm NMC Pin No Check the register: https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/search-the-register/

If registered, ask if they have any NMC restrictions

If yes, provide details

If registered, ask if they are currently under investigation OR have been under investigation with the NMC or employer?

If yes, provide details

Notice period

Why have they applied for a role at Cygnet? We are looking for strong communication, resilience, passion

Why do you want this job?

What can you bring to Cygnet?

Why do you believe you're the best candidate for this vacancy?

Why do you want this job?

What can you bring to Cygnet?

Why do you believe you're the best candidate for this vacancy?

How they heard about the vacancy?

Discuss what interested the candidate in the role / service / client group and Cygnet

Reason for leaving / looking to leave their current post (if in employment)

Discuss candidate’s home location/town. Confirm site location with the candidate. • Commute / Relocate • How they would travel to site

Discuss the shift patterns of the role with the candidate and if they are ok with this (also mention any on-call requirements if required)

Current salary / salary expectations? (Discuss what is being offered + any bonus / enhancements where applicable)

Notice period OR if they are currently not in employment / temping ask how soon they could start

If yes, provide details

Any other opportunities / interviews / offers lined up?

Interview availability

(If applicable) Ask if they would like to visit the service prior to interview

Any additional information please note here

Please confirm you have discussed completion of the follow up form (They will receive the link with their interview confirmation) Please remind them we require 5 years address history (including overseas) and employment history, including any gaps in employment

Can you please confirm you are over the age of 18

If you hold a visa please provide your code (please go to https://www.gov.uk/view-right-to-work to verify their share code)

Do you have full right to work in the UK?

Are you currently being sponsored by Cygnet?

Confirm candidate salary expectations

Are there any ongoing disciplinaries in your current role you need to make us aware of?

Behaviour based questions Resilience, Empathy, Communication & Passion & Fun & Trust

Tell me about yourself / how would you describe yourself (a self-introduction). ...

Hint: do they come across to over confident, are they able to communicate effectively – we’re not looking for people that can sell but they must be able to communicate with our service users

What things or people inspire you?

Hint: Are they passionate, fun

Describe the last time you got really stressed at work. (Resilience)

Hint: A great candidate will reveal how they somehow triumphed when faced with difficulty, using strong coping mechanisms and keeping a positive outlook on life – never giving up. On the other hand, you should watch out for candidates who seem to get stressed a little too easily

Can you describe what you think a mental health/learning disability care worker does?

Can you describe what you think a mental health/learning disability Nurse does? …

Hint: do they really know what they are applying for, do they get mental health or are they simply desperate for a job

Can you tell me what it means to be trust worthy?

Hint: look out for people that are honest

Guide

Remember, as with all behaviour based questions, make sure you probe further if you don’t get all of the information you were looking for in the first place. Example follow up questions for ‘Describe the last time you got really stressed at work’ • Why were you stressed? • How did you cope? • What happened in the end? • Could you avoid this stress in the future? Great Signs: Obviously, a great candidate will reveal how they somehow triumphed when faced with difficulty, using strong coping mechanisms and keeping a positive outlook on life – never giving up. They’ll also show a keen awareness of how the situation could be improved in the future. Warning Signs: On the other hand, you should watch out for candidates who seem to get stressed a little too easily. Listen to their response; are they still clearly upset about the experience? Do they appear angry or on edge? Are they holding a grudge? Resilience is all about moving on from failure and letting go of all that negative energy. Look for people who are honest People who are understanding and caring of others People who are able to communicate effectively

Verbal request of items to bring to interview:

☐ Right to work: proof of UK/EU citizen (passport, EU card) or Tier 2 visa Is sponsorship required? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Proof of address ☐ Qualifications ☐ A reminder to complete application form that will be sent as part of the email confirmation

Discussed application form expectation?

Yes

Full name of candidate

Position applied / been sourced directly by recruitment for

Service / Ward (if applicable)

Are you interested in working at any Cygnet locations across the UK? Or just specifically this post?

HCPC Registered?

If not, discuss when they will be registered and provide timescale?

If registered, confirm HCPC Registration Number?

If registered, ask if they have any HCPC restrictions

If yes, provide details

GMC Registered / Registration Number?

If registered, ask if they have any GMC restrictions

Investigation

Breach

Sanction

Restrictions

If Consultant post (section 12 / AC status)

Sec12 status

AC status

Discuss what interested the candidate to the role / service / client group and Cygnet Health Care and any relevant experience.

Ask if there is a preference between male/female adult and CAMHS?

On DBS Update Service?

Visa Status:

To note:

Interview format & building location discussed?

Let them know they are required to Bring Photo ID or will be turned away.

Confirm the hourly rate/salary band for the role with the candidate and discuss if this is in line with their expectations:

Notice period OR if they are currently not in employment / temping ask how soon they could start?

☐ Right to work: proof of UK/EU citizen (passport, EU card) or Tier 2 visa Is sponsorship required? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Proof of address ☐ Qualifications ☐ Completed application form (emailed to the recruiter prior to interview OR printed off, completed and taken to interview)

Current salary / salary expectations

Discuss candidate’s home location/town. Confirm site location with the candidate. • Commute / Relocate

Declaration Form (GMC)

Have they applied for a role with us in the last 6 months? (Check candidate profile)

If yes, what stage did they get to?

☐ Right to work: proof of UK/EU citizen (passport, EU card) or Tier 2 visa ☐ Proof of address ☐ Medical Qualifications ☐ Copy of last appraisal

☐ Right to work: proof of UK/EU citizen (passport, EU card) or Tier 2 visa ☐ Proof of address ☐ Qualifications

Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK?

Have they applied for a role with us in the last 6 months If yes, what stage did they get to

Do you have experience working in a Neuropsychiatric or Neurological Rehabilitation environment? Or any other type of rehabilitative pathway? (Detailed answer)

This role includes a level of personal care are you comfortable completing personal care tasks (this includes supporting individuals to eat and drink, supporting them with their continence and daily washing/showering activities, moving bodily fluids)?

Have they ever worked with or supported individuals who have experienced a brain injury or had a neurological condition?

This role involves working with individuals who can display behaviours which challenge which may include, shouting, swearing, using inappropriate language and remarks, throwing items and trying to harm themselves or others due to their brain injury. What is the candidates feelings about supporting this patient group? Training and support is provided and they are constantly working as a team.

Sponsorship Required? If not, confirm current RTW

Have you ever worked at Cygnet or Danshell? If so, where? What were the circumstances of you leaving the role? (please check the answer to this question on the initial application form and their CV)