How do I prepare for a Band 6 interview?

Preparation for interviews is essential. Make sure you do lots of background reading and really understand the role you are applying for. It is a good idea to contact the manager of the service where you are applying. Ask to have a look around, spend time with current band 6 nurses and meet your potential team.

What happens at a band 6 interview?

Band 6 Nurse Interview Presentation Your understanding of the healthcare environment and the challenges healthcare professionals face. Your awareness of the current issues and challenges in healthcare. Your communication skills. Your ability to take a wider perspective to a topic.

What is the role of a Band 6 Sister?

Responsible for monitoring the workload/patient acuity within the ward/unit on a daily basis to ensure that nursing manpower is adequate to provide a safe standard of nursing care.

What questions will I be asked in an NHS interview?

Top 10 NHS Interview Questions

• What Appeals to You About Working in the NHS?
• Tell Me About the Core Values of the NHS.
• What Are the Current Challenges Facing the NHS?
• What Qualities Make a Good NHS Employee?
• What Can You Tell Me About How the NHS Operates?
• Describe a Time You Have Coped Well Under Pressure.

What are the 6 C’s?

The 6Cs – care, compassion, courage, communication, commitment and competence – are a central plank of Compassion in Practice, which was drawn up by NHS England chief nursing officer Jane Cummings and launched in December 2012.

How long does it take to go from Band 5 to Band 6?

around 18 months
The most common route for General Nurses to move into a Band 6 role is by becoming a Senior Staff Nurse. It’s claimed it takes around 18 months on average to move from Band 5 to Band 6 – and for that to be possible, you’ll need to prove you’re capable of taking on more senior duties.

What are the 6 NHS values?

Values of the NHS Constitution

• working together for patients. Patients come first in everything we do.
• respect and dignity.
• commitment to quality of care.
• compassion.
• improving lives.
• everyone counts.

Why was the 6 C’s introduced?

The 6Cs, which underpin the Compassion in Practice strategy, were developed as a way of articulating the values which need to underpin the culture and practise of organisations delivering care and support. These are immediately identifiable as values which underpin quality social care provision too.