Healthcare Assistant - Discharge Lounge
The closing date is 27 October 2025
Job summary
To work under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse (RN) at all times, working to support and assist the delivery of, high quality, safe, dignified and compassionate healthcare, to all patients.
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.
Each value is equal, not one is more important than the other. They focus on putting the person being cared for at the heart of the care they are given. At The Queen Elizabeth Hospital we consistently practice and look after patients with dignity and compassion.
Main duties of the job
To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the Registered Nursewho is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
To deliver care and carry out duties as specified within the Trust's approvedcore task list for Healthcare Assistant.
To report to Registered Nurse any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the patient's condition.
To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patientreceives appropriate care.
To participate in the admission and discharge processes under the supervision of theRegistered Nurse.
Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal nursing care.
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 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.
Details
Date posted
13 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
426-997-25CR
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn
Gayton Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 4ET
Employer details
Employer name
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn
Gayton Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 4ET
Employer's website
https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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