• Job Description

  Req#: C9426-25-0217?language=en&page=408&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  West Raynham Ward is a 29 bedded Stroke Unit, which provides care for patients during the hyperacute, acute and rehabilitation phase of their journey. Working with key members of the Stroke team this post will support in the leadership of the service, reflecting Trust Strategy and securing funding streams where applicable. The post holder will work with the multidisciplinary team to support patients and across the entirety of their inpatient journey.

  Taking 24 hour responsibility for the clinical care provided in the inpatient ward, the post will provide professional and managerial leadership to nursing and ancillary staff; facilitating staff to reach their maximum potential through continuous professional/personal development, whilst creating and promoting a culture where change is embraced and there is commitment to achieving and sustaining high standards of patient care and clinical practice.

  Main duties of the job

  Please see attached Job Description for full duties of the role and person specification.

  On a rotational basis the post holder will be required to work as part of the emergency stroke outreach on call service, and cover shifts as part of the staffing bleep holder on call rota. In addition to the non-clinical duties of the role, the candidate is required to provide direct clinical involvement and demonstrate competent clinical practice, facilitating the dissemination of knowledge and practice skills to the multidisciplinary team.

  Ensuring strong representation within the Directorate Management Team and actively participating with senior members within and outside the Trust to facilitate the flow of patients through the hospital.

  Working with the Lead Nurse for Stroke and TIA to implement the nursing strategy ensuring that evidence of integration of the strategy in working practice is available for audit. Challenging existing practices, ensuring that progressive solutions, which take into account models of best practice, are incorporated into service plans whilst supporting clinicians to deliver improved clinical outcomes for patients and efficient use of resources.

  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 due to open in 2031/32 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

  02 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  426-846-25MG

  Job locations

  Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn

  Gayton Road

  Kings Lynn

  PE30 4ET

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the full Job description attached for details of the job description which includes main duties and responsibilities.

  *Please note that online interviews will not be available for this vacancy. All shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an in-person interview*

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the full Job description attached for details of the job description which includes main duties and responsibilities.

  *Please note that online interviews will not be available for this vacancy. All shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an in-person interview*

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Good general education
  • Registered Nurse (Level 1) or a Professional registration within health care
  • ENB 998 or equivalent
  • Degree in Nursing
  • Evidence of further continued professional development

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working within a Stroke or Neurology Setting
  • Previous experience as shift/team leader
  • Experience of teaching students, HCAs and qualified staff
  • Experience of participation in Risk and Governance processes.

  Desirable

  • Experience of participating in budget management

  Skills

  Essential

  • Working knowledge of Stroke condition
  • Competency in IV drug administration
  • Infusion pump skills
  • Good time management skills
  • Managerial and leadership ability

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Good general education
  • Registered Nurse (Level 1) or a Professional registration within health care
  • ENB 998 or equivalent
  • Degree in Nursing
  • Evidence of further continued professional development

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working within a Stroke or Neurology Setting
  • Previous experience as shift/team leader
  • Experience of teaching students, HCAs and qualified staff
  • Experience of participation in Risk and Governance processes.

  Desirable

  • Experience of participating in budget management

  Skills

  Essential

  • Working knowledge of Stroke condition
  • Competency in IV drug administration
  • Infusion pump skills
  • Good time management skills
  • Managerial and leadership ability

  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).

  Additional information

  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

  Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn

  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

  Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn

  Gayton Road

  Kings Lynn

  PE30 4ET

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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