Are you a forces leaver who could join the Queen Elizabeth Hospital In King’s Lynn?

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital was one of the first in the country to sign-up to the Step Into Health initiative, which is aimed at encouraging people from a military background to embark on a fresh career within the NHS.

The Duke of Cambridge officially launched the programme during a ceremony on January 18, which was also attended by the QEH's human resources director Karen Charman, and its widening participation lead Amy Haynes.

Mrs Charman said: 'We are proud to be part of a scheme which is giving something back to the people who have put their lives on the line for this country.

'Veterans and people who are leaving the armed forces have a unique skill set and cultural values which will make a tremendous impact within the QEH.

'It was incredibly exciting to be part of the official launch of the Step Into Health programme, which we know will make a big difference.'

Members of the armed forces with health-related skills and qualifications will be encouraged to take part but there are also a host of other opportunities available within the NHS.

Careers are also available in catering, maintenance, administration, finance, communications and management.

Step Into Health offers work placements for people from military backgrounds and there are also training opportunities available.

Widening participation lead Miss Haynes said: 'Work placements are designed to provide members of the armed forces the chance to gain experience along with understanding of where skills are transferrable and career opportunities.'

Step Into Health was developed by the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Walking with the Wounded, and The Royal Foundation, which is the Duke of Cambridge's charity.

Veterans or service leavers who'd like to find out more should call call 01553 214620 or 01553 214885, or e-mail stepintohealth@qehkl.nhs.uk.