Job summary
We are looking for professional, compassionate Registered Nurses to join our established and dedicated team on Windsor Short Stay Ward.
The ward is a diverse and fast paced area caring for our acutely unwell medical patients for up to 72 hours. Our aim is to facilitate discharge for those after their short stay if medically stable or transfer to the speciality wards to continue their care.
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 position is available to nurses registered with the Nursing and Midwifery council UK and hold a Valid PIN.
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.This role requires you to practice and adopt the National 6 C's which are Care, Compassion, Communication, Commitment, Competence and Courage. The 6Cs of nursing stand for the professional values and behaviours and commitment to always deliver excellent care to our patients.
You may at times, be asked to assist on Medical and Surgical wards, ED during periods of increased acuity.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This vacancy is for Registered Nurses with full 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This vacancy is for Registered Nurses with full 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
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, abilities, and knowledge
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
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organisational & team building skills
- Ability to use basic IT skills
- Accurate documentation with attention to detail
- Teaching, assessment and supervision of others
- IPAC
Desirable
- Knowledge of professional issues in nursing incorporating NMC and
- Clinical Governance experience
- Risk Management experience
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
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, abilities, and knowledge
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
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organisational & team building skills
- Ability to use basic IT skills
- Accurate documentation with attention to detail
- Teaching, assessment and supervision of others
- IPAC
Desirable
- Knowledge of professional issues in nursing incorporating NMC and
- 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).
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