Job summary
We welcome applications from UK based students qualifying soon. Good opportunities exist for further training and development. You will receive support/development through in service training, regular appraisals, and clinical supervision.
Are you willing to make a change to healthcare and patients that are in your care? Are you willing to go that extra mile for your patients and really make a difference?
If you answered yes to any of those questions, then we want to hear from you!
This vacancy is for Registered Nurses withfull NMC registration in the UK. If you are an internationally trained nurse that has not passed their OSCE (objective structured clinical examination) you will not be considered for this role and will be automatically rejected, so please do not apply.
However we do support Internationally Trained Nurses with their OSCE through the Norfolk and Waveney Recruitment HubInternationalNurseRecruitmentHub@jpaget.nhs.uk. Please note that we adhere to the NHS Code of Practice and cannot recruit from 'red list countries'https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/code-of-practice-for-the-international-recruitment
"If you are a new registrant, we look forward to welcoming you onto the RCN accredited Preceptorship Academy at the QEH. This programme offers a supportive development transition into your new role as a registered member of the team. If you would like further information, please email the teamPreceptorship@qehkl.nhs.uk"
Main duties of the job
As a Registered Nurse you will work with all members of the Ward/Department clinical team and within the multi-disciplinary framework. You will maintain a high standard of patient care under thedirection of the Ward/Department Sister/Charge Nurse, taking the lead in clinical areas when competent, in the absence of a senior member of staff. At all times, you will work in accordance with the principles governed by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) and Trust Policies.We are looking for innovative and compassionate people to join our multidisciplinary team within our busy 32 bedded acute infectious diseases ward - offering specialised and excellent care for infectious patients as well as other general acute medical conditions.
We want people who have a vision for implementing change in order to offer a gold standard service to our patients, whilst continuing with your professional development to continue our work in ensuring we maintain the fantastic Quality Assurance Visit standards.
In return for your expertise and dedication, we offer you the opportunity to be a part of the vision and will provide you with the opportunity to further your knowledge in both the clinical skills required in assessment of our patients with the addition of management of patients with complex needs in order to provide holistic care.
If this role fits your profile we would love to hear from you.
About us
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) King's Lynn is located near some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK, along the north Norfolk coast, and not far from Sandringham House.
We provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based healthcare services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, in addition to parts of Breckland, Cambridgeshire and South Lincolnshire.
We have more than 4,000 staff and volunteers, approximately 530 beds, and a helipad for air ambulances. We work with neighbouring hospitals for the provision of tertiary services, including as part of regional partnership and network models of care, such as the trauma network.
In February 2022 the significant progress that has been made at QEH was recognised by the Care Quality Commission who rated the Trust as 'Good' in all of the core services they inspected. They recommended the Trust moves out of the recovery support system (formerly special measures).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical duties included within this position consist of:
- To be competent in managing emergency situations including directing other members of the team.
- To be competent in clinical skills including enhanced practice relevant to the clinical area.
- Safeguard the health and welfare of patients, visitors and staff in all circumstances, including management of situations of violence or aggression.
- Liaise with the Patient and Liaison Service (PALS) on patient care issues.
- Comply with the complaints procedure of the Trust in respect of own area.
- Promptly report all incidents or accidents involving patients, visitors or staff and take appropriate action according to Trust Policy.
- Ensure the safekeeping of patients property and valuables.
- Contribute to the philosophy and continuous development of the clinical area.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical duties included within this position consist of:
- To be competent in managing emergency situations including directing other members of the team.
- To be competent in clinical skills including enhanced practice relevant to the clinical area.
- Safeguard the health and welfare of patients, visitors and staff in all circumstances, including management of situations of violence or aggression.
- Liaise with the Patient and Liaison Service (PALS) on patient care issues.
- Comply with the complaints procedure of the Trust in respect of own area.
- Promptly report all incidents or accidents involving patients, visitors or staff and take appropriate action according to Trust Policy.
- Ensure the safekeeping of patients property and valuables.
- Contribute to the philosophy and continuous development of the clinical area.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the NMC or working towards and due to qualify in the next six months
- Degree/Diploma in Nursing or equivalent
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing qualification
- Undertaken mentorship training
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of looking after patients in a healthcare environment
Desirable
- Relevant Post-Registration clinical experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Confident and calm attitude with an ability to work under pressure
- Ability to provide holistic nursing care
- Teaching, assessment and supervision of others
- Good organisational & team building skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- IPAC
Desirable
- Knowledge of professional issues in nursing incorporating NMC
- Clinical Governance experience
- Risk Management experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the NMC or working towards and due to qualify in the next six months
- Degree/Diploma in Nursing or equivalent
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing qualification
- Undertaken mentorship training
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of looking after patients in a healthcare environment
Desirable
- Relevant Post-Registration clinical experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Confident and calm attitude with an ability to work under pressure
- Ability to provide holistic nursing care
- Teaching, assessment and supervision of others
- Good organisational & team building skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- IPAC
Desirable
- Knowledge of professional issues in nursing incorporating NMC
- Clinical Governance experience
- Risk Management experience
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
