About this role
Job summary
The integrated Rehabilitation Service, is looking for an enthusiastic staff member who wishes to develop their clinical skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.
The successful candidate will be based within the Rapid Assessment and Frailty Team and the role will involve delivering high quality assessment, treatment and advice for patients within our emergency areas. You will concentrate on admission avoidance and facilitating early discharge. You will manage patients with diverse and often complex needs whilst working as part of a supportive team.
This role will include weekend working as part of an agreed rota.
Main duties of the job
As a senior member of the multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and effective delivery of services in conjunction with your colleagues within the team. You will manage your own caseload independently, ensuring safe and seamless transfer of patients through their journey in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, enabling safe and timely discharges.
You will have the opportunity to develop your management and teaching skills by leading on in-service training, supervision of other staff members and mentoring of students.
Strong communication skills are essential, as you will liaise closely with patients, carers and colleagues across the multidisciplinary team, acting as an advocate to safeguard patient well being and promote a positive experience.
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 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 further information about this opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development Essential
Degree in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Paramedic Practice or Paramedic Science Registered General Nursing Registration,Health & Care Professions Council registration
Desirable
Demonstration of a variety of post-graduate courses to increase levels of skill and knowledge Practice Educator course and ability to supervise under-graduate students from your profession
Experience Essential
Covered a variety of specialities as a post-graduate Nurse, Therapist or Paramedic Experience of working with older people Experience of multi-professional working
Desirable
Experience of working in the emergency care environment Experience of community care Broad range of NHS experience
Skills, abilities and knowedge Essential
Sound working knowledge of diagnoses and interpretation of disorders Excellent clinical reasoning skills Ability to make sound clinical judgements & decisions in response to complex or crisis situations Ability to prioritise one's own workload and utilise the skill of delegation as appropriate Ability to problem solve and use initiative Organised approach to clinical & managerial work
Desirable
Knowledge of frailty Knowledge of the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Process Knowledge of working with older people To have a good understanding of the role & responsibilities of the post Experience of staff supervision and appraisal
Aptitude Essential
Have a flexible/adaptable approach to work & the needs of the Acute Hospital Service including evening, weekend and bank holiday working Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to handle difficult conversations. Ability to empathise, use tact and diplomacy when required
Desirable
To have actively gained an understanding of the Rap Assessment & Frailty Team and service provision at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Good multi-disciplinary team worker with evidence of leadership qualities
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
PE30 4ET
Employer's website https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)