Total 5 job vacancies by Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn

A Vacancy at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust.


The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust is welcoming applications for a Consultant General and Benign Biliary/Upper GI Surgeon.

You will provide benign general surgical and upper gastrointestinal surgical services to the community served by the Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Trust. You will play a key role with colleagues in further developing general surgical services. You will provide, alongside consultant colleagues a service in general surgery involving in-patient and out-patient work and share in the on-call rota.

This is a new post to support the development of the General Surgery service. All staff support and ancillary facilities are in place. There will be office space for you with a dedicated computer and IT facilities and medical secretarial support.

We welcome informal visits and enquiries.

Please note we are only able to offer in person interviews - not remote or online.
• To provide a general surgical service including general surgical elective activity and 1 in 9 on call emergency cover for general surgery at QEH
• To provide elective benign biliary/Upper GI surgical service
• Consultants are required to have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper funding of their departments. They are expected to undertake administrative duties that arise from these responsibilities.
• To provide an Outpatients service for new referrals and for ongoing care
• To provide an on-call commitment of 1:9 at QEH

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.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this opportunity.


This advert closes on Tuesday 5 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust.


The appointee will join an enthusiastic and friendly department of ICOP consultants which is an integral part of the Division of Medicine at the QEH.

· To be a key member of the medical team with a clear role in ensuring comprehensive care for inpatients and providing acute assessment on presentation.

· To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.

· Ward based care of inpatients on specialty wards, under the supervision of specialty consultants.

· Provide clinical supervision of junior doctors on medical wards and/or in the on-call team.

· Provide senior medical input for the on-call Medical Team (especially Out of Hours) and lead the cardiac arrest team.

· To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.

· To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.

· To be able to perform emergency procedures, such as lumbar puncture, ascitic drain and chest drains. Training can be provided around procedural competencies.

· To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.

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.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.


This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Oct 2024

A Vacancy at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust.


The appointee will be a key member of the General Medicine Consultant team, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality care to patients within the trust and to contribute to the further development of the service.

The appointed consultant would be expected to contribute to the on-going service improvement programme developing:
• Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT)
• Cost Improvement programme (CIP)
• Implementing evidence based new ways of working when necessary

We also encourage consultants to apply for fellowship of the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management, to which we are an affiliated member.

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.

Clinical
• To provide rapid assessment of general medical patients.
• To stabilise and manage patients admitted with medical emergencies
• To carry out post-take ward rounds during the week.
• To maintain effective communication and handover to the on-call team.
• To develop emergency services, liaising with other departments including Acute, Accident & Emergency, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation and Community Care, and developing speciality teams and fast-track services.
• To take part in the weekend General Medical on-call rota with colleagues, currently 1 in 18, as first on-call 8:30 till 20:30 and a second on call covers the wards from 9:00 till 14:30 at weekends.

Organisational
• Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students and other healthcare professionals
• To act as clinical/educational supervisor to locally employed doctors and doctors in training programmes of a variety of grades and experience as appropriate.
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
• To provide leadership and support for the effective development of the service.
• To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• To further develop clinical protocols, guidelines, and concise care bundles.
• To carry out responsibilities with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
• To be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff and attend all relevant health and safety training.
• To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard.
• To carry out annual performance reviews with each member of their staff.
• To agree annual personal development plans with their staff and support them with any training or development requirements to fulfil their role.
• To attend all relevant management training in health and safety, risk assessment etc.
• To participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a personal development plan and the Trust’s appraisal process

Additional Duties
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive but provide an indication of the range and complexity of the work to be undertaken.


This advert closes on Friday 27 Sep 2024

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Specialty Doctor in General Surgery to join our well established team in King's Lynn.

The successful candidate will provide surgical services to the community served by the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn NHS Trust and will play a key role with colleagues in further developing general surgical services.

You will provide a varied service in general surgery involving in-patient and out-patient work and share in the 1:15 on-call rota.

If this fits your profile we would love to hear from you. We would welcome informal queries and visits.


• Undertake outpatient clinics seeing follow-up patients and new cases under the supervision of the Consultant.
• Undertake theatre lists to include day cases and surgery as appropriate under the supervision of the Consultant.
• Undertake ward rounds with the Junior Medical Staff for the management of patients.
• Provide intermediate level care for emergency admissions at this time.
• Undertake teaching of junior medical staff and other clinical staff as appropriate.
• Participate fully in post graduate activities and surgical audit.
• So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the post holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.
• The post holder undertakes exceptionally to be available for such irregular commitments outside normally rostered duties as are essential for continuity of patient care.
• The post holder undertakes exceptionally to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
• The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
• To be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff and attend all relevant health and safety training.
• To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard.

Advanced Life Support (ALS) can also be organised at the trust but is desirable to have before starting.



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.

For further information and details of the post, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.


This advert closes on Tuesday 21 May 2024

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic doctors who are keen to develop and be part of #Team QEH. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and forward thinking General Surgery Department.

The team consists of 11 consultants, 1 associate specialist and 12 middle grades. This post offers the opportunity to develop skills across the department and you will be able to support Theatres which will give you valuable experience for your log book.

We offer expertise in the fields of Upper GI/Biliary, Colorectal, Breast, Endocrine, along with advanced upper and lower GI laparoscopic surgery. There are 8 operating theatres in the main theatre area and a very busy day surgery centre with a further 4 fully equipped theatres. We also have 24-hour emergency cover supported by a surgical assessment unit.

Please note that this advert will be closed as soon as we receive sufficient number of applications.
• To participate in routine and emergency work including assessment, investigation and management of patients.
• To ensure a good standard of note keeping.
• Being aware of and following Trust and departmental guidelines.
• Individual responsibility for seeking advice where appropriate.
• To participate in departmental audit.
• To participate in critical incident reporting.
• To attend training and educational sessions as appropriate.

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) King’s Lynn is located near some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK, along the north Norfolk coast, and not far from Sandringham House.

We provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based healthcare services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, in addition to parts of Breckland, Cambridgeshire and South Lincolnshire.

We have more than 4,000 staff and volunteers, approximately 530 beds, and a helipad for air ambulances. We work with neighbouring hospitals for the provision of tertiary services, including as part of regional partnership and network models of care, such as the trauma network.

In February 2022 the significant progress that has been made at QEH was recognised by the Care Quality Commission who rated the Trust as ‘Good’ in all of the core services they inspected. They recommended the Trust moves out of the recovery support system (formerly special measures).

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification, for further information about this exciting opportunity.


This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Jan 2024