The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Staff Nurse - West Dereham

The closing date is 22 April 2026

Job summary

West Dereham Ward are looking for enthusiastic, kind and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our dedicated team. This is a part time opportunity for 23 hours per week.

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 due to open in 2031/32 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.

Date posted

10 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

426-228-26MG

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET

Employer's website

https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET

Employer's website

https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)