Want to join Consultus? – Please 'take the test'

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Consultus nurse or HCA. By now you have probably read all about live-in nursing and care work and are keen to make an application but before we go further please take the test below. Your answers will tell us whether we will be able to offer you an interview.

It is Consultus' policy to speak to each applicant by phone. If you can answer Yes to ALL the following questions please either ring the Nursing Department on (01732) 355231.

Alternatively you can fill out the form which will appear after you click the submit button below but please make sure you supply us with a daytime telephone number.

1Are you a British or EU citizen, or do you have a visa (not a work permit) enabling you to work as an agency nurse in the UK?Yes
No
2Many of our clients are hard of hearing and have difficulty with strong accents. Can you speak English well and be easily understood when you speak English?Yes
No
3Do you have nursing qualification, an NVQ Care qualification or equivalent?Yes
No
4Do you have at least 2 years professional care experience (3 years post registration experience for nurses)?Yes
No
5Over the next year, will you be available for at least six placements, each of 2 weeks duration?Yes
No
6Do you have feel confident about living and working independently within clients' homes?Yes
No
7Have you worked as a nurse or care assistant in the United Kingdom for at least six months?Yes
No
8Your duties will include domestic work such as laundry, shopping cleaning and (British-style) cooking. Are you willing and able to carry out these tasks?Yes
No
9Are you willing and able to travel many miles and live away from home for at least two weeks at a time?Yes
No
10Is your manual handling certificate less than 1 year old? And for nurses: is your PREP up to date and do you have a recent CPR certificate?Yes
No
  



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