Are you passionate about delivering high quality care within a surgical environment and do you love working with a great team? If the answer is yes then this may be the role for you!

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to lead the team on our busy Surgical Assessment Unit. The unit sees approximately 700 patients per month and takes direct admissions from GPs and our Emergency Department. The unit provides care for general surgical, urology, ENT, Orthopaedic and gynae patients. The unit was opened in December 2022 following a large investment and expansion to ensure we can deliver all aspects of emergency surgical care. There are further developments to assist in the access of emergency care planned for the future.

The right candidate will need to have extensive relevant clinical experience and a clear focus on ensuring patients receive timely assessment and treatment. The role involves leading and managing a well established team as well as providing clinical expertise and working within the unit.

Main duties of the job

• Having continuing responsibility for the 24 hour management of the ward and delivery of patient care.
• To have responsibility for the line management of all ward based nursing and support staff
• To promote continuous development in clinical practice and deliver of patient care, encouraging innovation, improvement and appropriate change in service delivery.
• To manage resources within agreed budget.
• To provide a suitable and stimulating learning environment for students and for the ongoing professional development of registered staff.
• To maintain communication networks at all appropriate clinical and managerial levels.

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

For more information on this fantastic opportunity at Team QEH, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or other registered professional within healthcare
• ENB 998 or equivalent
• Degree in Nursing
• Evidence of further continued professional development

Experience

Essential

• Relevant managerial experience at Band 6 Level or above
• Previous experience as shift/team leader
• Experience of teaching/supporting students, Healthcare Assistants and other qualified staff

Desirable

• Experience of participating in budget management

Skills, abilities and knowledge

Essential

• Competency in IV drug administration and Infusion pump skills
• Good time management skills
• Managerial and leadership ability
• Knowledge of evidence informed and research based practice
• Knowledge of up to date nursing and NHS issues

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

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