Job summary
Are you a dynamic Staff Nurse looking for your next challenge? If 'yes' is the answer, then this could be the job for you.
An exciting opportunity to join an outpatient based team as a Staff Nurse has arisen, at QEH!
We cater for a wide range of clinics offering a vast range of experiences to our team. This is a fast-paced role within an established and forward thinking team who strive to deliver excellent care to our patients, their families and our communities of Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire.
Please note: due to a high volume of applications for some posts, this vacancy may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
- Ensure nursing practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and any specific competencies for the role are completed.
- To have successfully completed the Trust's 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.
- 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.
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
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this opportunity.
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.
However, we do support Internationally Trained Nurses with their OSCE through the Norfolk and Waveney Recruitment Hub [email protected]. Please note that we adhere to the NHS Code of Practice and cannot recruit from red list countries https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/code-of-practice-for-the-international-recruitment.
If you are a new registrant, we look forward to welcoming you onto the RCN accredited Preceptorship Academy at the QEH. This programme offers a supportive development transition into your new role as a registered member of the team. If you would like further information, please email the team [email protected].
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 provide holistic nursing care
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organisational & team building skills
- Accurate documentation with attention to detail
- Knowledge of professional issues in nursing incorporating NMC and IPAC
Desirable
- Teaching, assessment and supervision of others
- 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 .
Employer details
Employer name
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gayton Road
King's Lynn
PE30 4ET