Overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for Healthcare Assistants to join West Dereham ward at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust. West Dereham ward is a 28 bedded acute frailty ward. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be a valued member of our team. Your focus will be on keeping patients at the centre of all we do, providing high quality care. We are looking for individuals who uphold our trust values to contribute to making our patients feel comfortable and well cared for during their stay. You are required to be flexible and adaptable to meet the ever changing needs of the unit environment. Our aim is to provide our patients with the highest quality of personal care and support while they are in hospital.
Responsibilities
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for working under delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will support delivery of high-quality care in a safe and therapeutic environment. You will attend a comprehensive induction programme and will be supported to complete the care certificate.
Induction and training
Successful candidates will attend the GROW Programme, the QEHKL enhanced induction programme. This includes mandatory training, you will be taught the fundamental skills you need to perform your role and attend the Caring with Kindness programme (essential learning from patient experience). The course is very practical – you will have plenty of time to practice new skills before you start your new role.
Qualifications and requirements
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Demonstrate flexibility
* Be able to work as part of a team as well as make decisions autonomously
* Be willing to undertake further training and Mandatory updates as deemed necessary
* Previous experience of working within a care environment or the NHS is desirable but not essential as you will be supported whilst learning the role.
You will attend a comprehensive induction programme and will be supported to complete the care certificate. The post will involve working days and nights, as well as bank holidays including Christmas and New Year on a rota basis.
About the Trust
There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We’re building a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and undergoing major digital transformation, including a new electronic patient record (EPR) from 2026 to improve care.
Organisation
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs. We value kindness, wellness and fairness, and are committed to continuous quality improvement. We have approx. 4,000 staff and volunteers, 530 beds across 33 wards, and modern education and training facilities.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact: Mollie Frary, Ward Manager. Email: mollie.frary@qehkl.nhs.uk; Phone: 01553 613695
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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