Job summary
West Newton Ward are looking for enthusiastic, kind and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our dedicated team.
Are you willing to make a positive impact on the quality and experience of care that patients get whilst on the unit? Are you willing to go that extra mile for your patients and their families and really make a difference?
If you answered yes to any of those questions, then we want to hear from you!
We offer a supportive, exciting and challenging work environment with a diverse team. We are committed to the training and development of our staff.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence based care.
To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to.
To communicate with patients and significant others with empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment.
To maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records using appropriate documentation.
To facilitate early discharge planning enabling appropriate arrangements to be in place for patients leaving hospital, making referrals and providing information to community services, in order to achieve a safe and timely discharge from hospital.
Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs according to The Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures.
Supervise junior staff, or unqualified staff, in all aspects of care. Ensure that staff are knowledgeable.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
To participate in the audit of the principles of the Essence of Care benchmarking process, and implement the action plans as required.
To work with Lead and Senior Nurses, Bed Managers, Admissions and Infection Control to ensure optimal bed utilisation.
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
Within this role, some of the duties you will be expected to carry out include:
- To have successfully completed the Trusts preceptorship programme (applicable only to newly qualified and return to practice Registered Nurses).
- Maintain a high standard of nursing care applying evidence-based practice.
- Carry out assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care and escalate any clinical concerns to a senior nurse as required.
- Carry out the daily personal individualised care of patients
- Maintain accurate records.
- Update patient administration systems e.g. PAS to ensure real time data collection and confidentiality.
- Effectively use information technology for the benefit of patient care in accordance with Trust Policy.
- Communicate with patients, clients and relatives on emotional and sensitive issues.
- 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.
- Contribute to the philosophy and continuous development of the clinical area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Within this role, some of the duties you will be expected to carry out include:
- To have successfully completed the Trusts preceptorship programme (applicable only to newly qualified and return to practice Registered Nurses).
- Maintain a high standard of nursing care applying evidence-based practice.
- Carry out assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care and escalate any clinical concerns to a senior nurse as required.
- Carry out the daily personal individualised care of patients
- Maintain accurate records.
- Update patient administration systems e.g. PAS to ensure real time data collection and confidentiality.
- Effectively use information technology for the benefit of patient care in accordance with Trust Policy.
- Communicate with patients, clients and relatives on emotional and sensitive issues.
- 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.
- Contribute to the philosophy and continuous development of the clinical area.
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 in the past 12-18 months 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
- Ability to use basic IT skills
- Accurate documentation with attention to detail
Desirable
- Knowledge of professional issues in nursing incorporating NMC and IPAC
- 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 in the past 12-18 months 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
- Ability to use basic IT skills
- Accurate documentation with attention to detail
Desirable
- Knowledge of professional issues in nursing incorporating NMC and IPAC
- 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).
