Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 19 March 2026

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Job summary

Fixed term contract / secondment opportunity until 28th December 2026

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to provide expert leadership to the Outpatient Haemodialysis Satellite Unit in Cromer, Norfolk.

The Centre comprises of 9 stations for completion of up to 27 outpatient haemodialysis treatments a day. It is part of a wider network of Norfolk Renal Services that comprises the inpatient Nephrology ward at NNUH, and the Norfolk and Norwich Kidney Centre at Bowthorpe, Norwich.

As post holder you will lead the outpatient haemodialysis service at Cromer Hospital, liaising closely with the Renal Matron and Senior nursing colleagues on Langley ward, the Home Therapy Team, and main outpatient unit at the Norfolk and Norwich Kidney Centre.

You will lead a dynamic, unique & forward-thinking nursing team, seeking to enhance their skills, knowledge, and overall experience in the workplace. Which in turn will enable you to provide your patient group with the best possible health care experience.

Main duties of the job

As post holder, your duties will include:

To provide a comprehensive service for patients within the specialist area of care in an off site nurse led facility

To provide nursing leadership and effectively manage and co-ordinate patient activity, staffing and finance within the haemodialysis outpatient unit to promote high quality health care whilst upholding and influencing professional and Trust values.

Opportunity to build a community with patients who are coming to terms with a long-term chronic condition.

Be part of the modernization and refurbishment planning of the Cromer Dialysis Unit.

Function as an ambassador for the Trust in professional and public settings.

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, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.

Part time: 30.5 hrs per week

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.

Interview date: 24th March 2026

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 at NNUH Colney Lane site
  • 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 Colney Lane site
  • Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
  • On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
  • On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
  • Support in career development
  • Flexible staff bank
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Details

Date posted

11 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

234-25-H1855-A

Job locations

Haemidialysis Out Patient Unit, Cromer District Hospital

Mill Road

Cromer

NR27 0BQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Overview of Essential Responsibilities:

1. Provide clinical and managerial leadership and support to all nursing and clerical staff that are within the staffing establishment of the outpatient unit.

2. Assist with the placement/ redeployment of appropriate personnel/skills across the directorate.

3. To assist with the management of resources in the clinical area within the agreed budget.

4. Implement Trust and Directorate evidence-based policies and guidelines.

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Overview of Essential Responsibilities:

1. Provide clinical and managerial leadership and support to all nursing and clerical staff that are within the staffing establishment of the outpatient unit.

2. Assist with the placement/ redeployment of appropriate personnel/skills across the directorate.

3. To assist with the management of resources in the clinical area within the agreed budget.

4. Implement Trust and Directorate evidence-based policies and guidelines.

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Considerable experience in a Band 6 position relevant to the speciality
  • Considerable experience in Renal Medicine & Renal Replacement Therapy.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse with current NMC Registration
  • Leadership Course completion
  • Preceptorship and mentoring course completion

Desirable

  • Relevant management Course completion

Skills

Essential

  • IT Skills, and knowledge of Renal IT Systems

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

Experience

Essential

  • Considerable experience in a Band 6 position relevant to the speciality
  • Considerable experience in Renal Medicine & Renal Replacement Therapy.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse with current NMC Registration
  • Leadership Course completion
  • Preceptorship and mentoring course completion

Desirable

  • Relevant management Course completion

Skills

Essential

  • IT Skills, and knowledge of Renal IT Systems

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

Haemidialysis Out Patient Unit, Cromer District Hospital

Mill Road

Cromer

NR27 0BQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Haemidialysis Out Patient Unit, Cromer District Hospital

Mill Road

Cromer

NR27 0BQ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron for Rheumatology & Renal (Care Group H)

Amie Mallett

Amie.mallett@nnuh.nhs.uk

01603646658

Details

Date posted

11 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

234-25-H1855-A

Job locations

Haemidialysis Out Patient Unit, Cromer District Hospital

Mill Road

Cromer

NR27 0BQ


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