About this role
Job summary
Rudham Ward are recruiting a Band 3 health care assistant to work within our dedicated team. We are able to consider both full time and part time hours to successful candidates. The successful candidate will be paid at a band 2 if new to healthcare until training and competencies achieved.
We are looking for a forward-thinking, dedicated Healthcare Assistant working under direct supervision of the registered nurse. You will be working to support and assist the delivery of high quality, safe dignified and compassionate health care.
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. Each value is equal, not one is more important than the other. They focus on putting the person being cared for at the heart of the care they are given.
At The Queen Elizabeth Hospital we consistently practice and look after patients with dignity and compassion.
Please note this is often a very popular post. When applying please ensure that you answer all the supporting questions with detail. The advert may close early if a high volume of applications is received.
Main duties of the job
To accurately and promptly carryout the instructions of the registered nursing team, reporting to the registered nursing team any patient that gives cause for concern. To provide family centred care during the families time on Rudham ward.
Effectively communicate with both the MDT and families providing support and assistance while maintaining confidentiality
Promote a safe and welcoming environment for the children, young people and families during their time on Rudham
Once assessed as competent can independently under take clinical observations, reporting any concerns to the registered nurse.
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 refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on this exciting opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development Essential
Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent Completed National Care Certificate Holds a level 2 Vocational Qualification (NCFE or Apprenticeship) in clinical health care OR Able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skill and competency to undertake band 3 clinical skills (described in JD) To undertake the Enhanced GROW Programme and completion of Clinical Skills Passport Part B To undertake Level 3 Health and social care qualification (NCFE or apprenticeship) or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skill and competency
Desirable
Speciality specific training and evidence of competencies being achieved and continued development
Experience Essential
Experience working in a healthcare organisation/setting, undertaking a wide range of clinical commitments Experience of communication with patients and relatives Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes Experience of working with the multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Experience of working in more than one speciality within a health care environment
Skills, abilities and knowledge Essential
Evidence of multi-professional team working Taking and recording vital signs and other clinical skill following appropriate training and assessment and within scope of job role Ability to work under indirect supervision to deliver delegated nursing tasks
Desirable
Experience of inducting, coaching and supervising junior staff
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.
Employer details Employer name The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gayton Road
King's Lynn
PE30 4ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)