Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

The closing date is 16 February 2026

Job summary

The ED is the busiest in the East of England, seeing in excess of 140,000 new patients each year. We are in the process of developing new effective ways of working, and your role will be to support and work within the team to achieve high quality and compassionate care for our patients.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a role in the realisation of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals' vision of: 'to provide every patient with care we want for those we love the most'.This role offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and highly skilled Team as we look forward to the future development of the ED.

The successful applicant will benefit from a structured development plan and further educational opportunities.

Hours of work:We are offering full / Part time posts working days and nights.For further information please contact: Suzannah Brown - 01603 287686

Main duties of the job

To work with all members of the Emergency Department team within the multi-disciplinary framework.

To work in all areas of the department.

Maintain a high standard of patient care under the direction of the Department Sister/Charge Nurse. To work in accordance with the principles laid down by the Nursing/Midwifery professional bodies and Trust Policies.

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service,all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.

Full internal rotation days and nights, including bank holidays and weekends.

About us

This is an excellent opportunity to play a role in the realisation of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals' vision of: 'to provide every patient with care we want for those we love the most'.

This role offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and highly skilled Team as we look forward to the future development of the ED. In the Emergency Department you will have the benefit of working with experienced, supportive dedicated clinical education team who will help you progress and develop your career as part of our ambitious and growing hospital.

Details

Date posted

06 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

234-25-J0775-A

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Overview of Essential Responsibilities:

Clinical:

  • Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.
  • To successfully complete the Trusts preceptorship programme and Royal College of Nursing Competency Standards for Emergency Nurses
  • Maintain a high standard of nursing care applying evidence-based practice.

Management and Leadership:

  • To manage the Emergency Department environment and staffing in the absence of a senior member of staff.
  • Effectively assess and delegate workload according to staff competencies in order to meet patient needs.

Educational Responsibilities:

  • To complete the mentorship preparation programme or equivalent, act as a mentor and provide supervision to junior staff and other learners.
  • To provide induction for new staff.

Professional Development:

  • Maintain Continuous Professional Development in line with Trust Policy, local requirements and professional bodies.
  • Ensure own practice is up to date and evidence-based and demonstrate an awareness of current, relevant research.

Specific Additional Responsibilities:

  • To become competent in all enhanced practice roles in A&E.
  • To undertake the assessment and treatment of paediatric patients.
  • To undertake the assessment and treatment of patients with Mental Health related issues

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible

Job description

Job responsibilities

Overview of Essential Responsibilities:

Clinical:

  • Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.
  • To successfully complete the Trusts preceptorship programme and Royal College of Nursing Competency Standards for Emergency Nurses
  • Maintain a high standard of nursing care applying evidence-based practice.

Management and Leadership:

  • To manage the Emergency Department environment and staffing in the absence of a senior member of staff.
  • Effectively assess and delegate workload according to staff competencies in order to meet patient needs.

Educational Responsibilities:

  • To complete the mentorship preparation programme or equivalent, act as a mentor and provide supervision to junior staff and other learners.
  • To provide induction for new staff.

Professional Development:

  • Maintain Continuous Professional Development in line with Trust Policy, local requirements and professional bodies.
  • Ensure own practice is up to date and evidence-based and demonstrate an awareness of current, relevant research.

Specific Additional Responsibilities:

  • To become competent in all enhanced practice roles in A&E.
  • To undertake the assessment and treatment of paediatric patients.
  • To undertake the assessment and treatment of patients with Mental Health related issues

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
  • Mentorship preparation programme or equivalent (or required to complete once in post) if applicable to clinical area
  • One of the following: ILS, ALS, EPLS, ATNC
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and maintenance of a Personal, Professional Profile

Experience

Desirable

  • Recent experience of nursing in A&E or a critical care area

Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of relevant speciality

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
  • Mentorship preparation programme or equivalent (or required to complete once in post) if applicable to clinical area
  • One of the following: ILS, ALS, EPLS, ATNC
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and maintenance of a Personal, Professional Profile

Experience

Desirable

  • Recent experience of nursing in A&E or a critical care area

Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of relevant speciality

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

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

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Directorate Admin Lead

Carina Youngman

Carina.youngman@nnuh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

06 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

234-25-J0775-A

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY


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