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Job Summary
West Newton is a busy frailty ward ward, where we take care of elderly and frail patients until they have care in the community set up.
Job Summary
West Newton is a busy frailty ward ward, where we take care of elderly and frail patients until they have care in the community set up.
Our aim is to provide our patients with the highest quality of personal care and support while they are in hospital - promoting independence where possible.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for working under delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
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Main duties of the job
We Are Currently Looking For Enthusiastic And Highly Motivated Health Care Support Workers To Join Our Teams And Support Them In Providing Effective Care In a Safe And Therapeutic Environment. The Successful Applicants Must Have:
* 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 receive regular supervision and annual appraisal and will be offered training opportunities to meet your Personal Development Plan.
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.
Details
Date posted
11 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
426-913-25MG
Job locations
The Queen Elizabeth Hopsital
Gayton Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 4ET
Job Description
Job responsibilities
This role requires you to practice and adopt the National 6 Cs 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 see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
This role requires you to practice and adopt the National 6 Cs 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 see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications/training and professional development
* Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent
* National Care certificate or be willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of starting.
* To complete fundamental GROW Programme, completion of Clinical Skills Passport Part A and caring with kindness
Desirable
* To undertake Level 2 vocational qualifications (NFCE or apprenticeship) in clinical health care
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working with people/team
Desirable
* Previous health/social care support worker experience
Essential
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
* Ability to verbally communicate clearly and effectively in the English language
* Clear and effective reading and writing in the English language
* Can follow instructions and learn procedures
* Understanding of confidentiality
* Understanding of the Healthcare assistant role
Desirable
* Basic computer/IT skills
* First Aid training
Aptitude
Essential
* Punctual, motivated and committed
* Caring and compassionate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Inclusive and non-judgemental
* Able to cope with stress and challenging situations
* Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
* Able to work well in a team
* Able to recognise own limitations
Person Specification
Essential
* Punctual, motivated and committed
* Caring and compassionate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Inclusive and non-judgemental
* Able to cope with stress and challenging situations
* Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
* Able to work well in a team
* Able to recognise own limitations
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 Hopsital
Gayton Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 4ET
Employer's website
https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address
The Queen Elizabeth Hopsital
Gayton Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 4ET
Employer's website
https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals
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