Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - EAUS

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Job summary

Are you interested in working in a busy and acute surgical environment?

Do you have excellent leadership and communication skills?

Do you want to be part of an innovative, proactive and friendly team?

We currently have an opportunity for an innovative, resilient and adaptable experienced nurse to join our team on Easton Ward. You will need to be highly motivated, have great communication skills and evidence of supporting and mentoring staff. We are looking for nurses with a proven ability to lead in a surgical setting and who are keen to drive change and service improvement on the unit.

EAUS is a varied, fast-paced, dynamic Emergency Assessment Unit for Surgery. We have a high turnover of patients as we take our own direct emergency admissions from GPs, clinics and A&E. We assess and admit patients from nine surgical specialities including general surgery, urology, ENT, orthopaedic trauma, plastics and are committed to providing the highest standard of care for our patients. EAUS is divided into two parts a Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) clinic and a main 34 bed inpatient area (Easton ward.)

Main duties of the job

The unit is continually evolving and as a team we are always looking for new initiatives to improve and enhance our patient's experience. We are a friendly, cohesive team and pride ourselves on our excellent assessment skills, allowing us to initiate specialised individual treatment plans and providing initial front line emergency care. We are passionate about encouraging our staff to develop their clinical skills and knowledge and believe we provide an environment which facilitates professional development.

You will not only need to be a clinical lead, but will also be required to undertake bleep holding responsibilities for accepting patients and for managing surgical beds out of hours.

You will also be responsible for promoting and implementing practice conducive to the development of high quality patient care, by providing professional, clinical and managerial leadership. To take charge of the Ward/Department in the absence of the Ward/Departmental Sister/Charge Nurse and provide support and guidance to all staff.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours
Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
Multi Faith prayer room
Discounted gym memberships
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
On-site Nursery
On-site cafes offering staff discounts
Support in career development
Flexible staff bank
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Date posted

17 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

234-24-S3038

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.
Assist the Ward/Department manager in maintaining standards of nursing practice.
Carry out and advise/supervise junior staff in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluating of nursing care.
Carry out the daily personal care of patients.
To take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the Ward/Department Sister/ Charge Nurse.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.
Assist the Ward/Department manager in maintaining standards of nursing practice.
Carry out and advise/supervise junior staff in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluating of nursing care.
Carry out the daily personal care of patients.
To take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the Ward/Department Sister/ Charge Nurse.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register
To have completed the mentorship preparation programme or equivalent if applicable to clinical area
Post registration qualification relevant to the clinical area

Experience

Essential

Significant experience at Band 5 level, of which some is to be in a position relevant to the specialty
Experience of managing and leading a clinical area

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register
To have completed the mentorship preparation programme or equivalent if applicable to clinical area
Post registration qualification relevant to the clinical area

Experience

Essential

Significant experience at Band 5 level, of which some is to be in a position relevant to the specialty
Experience of managing and leading a clinical area

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)