An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Infectious Diseases ward for a dynamic, committed, compassionate and highly enthusiastic staff nurse to join a hardworking and close-knit team in Stanhoe.

The post is for a full-time position to work 37.5 hours per week on internal rotation. Shifts consist of long days, early shifts/late shifts and night shifts.

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.

Main duties of the job

Stanhoe is a 32 bedded ward separated in 12 isolation rooms managing patients with acute infections such as meningitis, CDT, Influenza, TB, food-borne infections, and tropical infections experienced by returning travellers, also chronic conditions such as HIV and 4 bays. Also, Stanhoe ward is well known for it's dedication by caring of people with learning disabilities and autismAs part of the national response for managing Highly Contagious Infectious diseases , staff are prepared and ready to care for patients with suspected and confirmed conditions such as Ebola, MERS, and other such like illnesses.

As a Registered Nurse you will work with all members of the Ward/Department clinical team and within the multi-disciplinary framework. You will maintain a high standard of patient care under thedirection of the Ward/Department Sister/Charge Nurse, taking the lead in clinical areas when competent, in the absence of a senior member of staff. At all times, you will work in accordance with the principles governed by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) and Trust Policies.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 to our patients.

You may at times, be asked to assist on Medical and Surgical wards, ED during periods of increased acuity.

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 attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.

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 work as part of a team
• Confident and calm attitude with an ability to work under pressure
• Ability to provide holistic nursing care
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational & team building skills
• Ability to use basic IT skills
• Accurate documentation with attention to detail
• Teaching, assessment and supervision of others
• IPAC

Desirable

• Knowledge of professional issues in nursing incorporating NMC and
• Clinical Governance experience
• Risk Management experience

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

Kings Lynn

PE304ET

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426-571-24MG