The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Staff Nurse - DTU

The closing date is 22 April 2026

Job summary

A rare opportunity has arisen in our Day Treatment Unit as a band 5 staff nurse. part time 28.5 hours/week

The Day treatment Unit is a specialist unit that provides care on the same day for a wide variety of patients, either diagnosing medical conditions through biopsies or investigations or controlling medical conditions through medications.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work alongside the existing members of the DTU team to provide a high standard of care to patients who require medications, procedures of investigations to either control or diagnose medical conditions.

Detailed Job description given below.

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.

Details

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

426-233-26MG

Job locations

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE304ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Day Treatment Unit are looking for someone who is compassionate about patient care and who is dedicated to providing a high standard of care.

The team have built a good rapport with many of their patients due to the nature of DTU they are able to see some of their patients on a regular basis due to the ongoing treatment programmes of the patients they care for.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Day Treatment Unit are looking for someone who is compassionate about patient care and who is dedicated to providing a high standard of care.

The team have built a good rapport with many of their patients due to the nature of DTU they are able to see some of their patients on a regular basis due to the ongoing treatment programmes of the patients they care for.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with the NMC
  • 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
  • Accurate documentation with attention to detail
  • Teaching, assessment and supervision of others
  • Knowledge of professional issues in nursing incorporating NMC and IPAC

Desirable

  • Clinical Governance experience
  • Risk Management experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with the NMC
  • 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
  • Accurate documentation with attention to detail
  • Teaching, assessment and supervision of others
  • Knowledge of professional issues in nursing incorporating NMC and IPAC

Desirable

  • 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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE304ET


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

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE304ET


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Unit Manager DTU,SDEC,FSDE

Arathy.mohanannairlalithambika@qehkl.nhs.uk

arathy.mohanannairlalithambika@qehkl.nhs.uk

01553613613

Details

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

426-233-26MG

Job locations

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE304ET


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